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WPGC 8.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 35 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Breaker back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kulik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Breaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (2) Kulik
Breaker prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Breaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breaker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Breaker has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Breaker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Breaker's attempts to control the action.
Kulik regains half guard.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Breaker.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is not content to let Breaker control the position.#SUB2#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Breaker sits in half guard.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Breaker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (7) vs (2) Kulik#T3##SUB#
Breaker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kulik looks calm but he's in trouble here. Breaker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kulik is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Breaker lets go of the hold and Kulik can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arm Breaker!
A very excited looking Arm Breaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Archimedes Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparbot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joteel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparbot is in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel is trying to control the position but Sparbot postures up.
Joteel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel trying to control from half guard but Sparbot is working away.
Joteel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparbot is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel wants to take a breather but Sparbot is having none of it.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Joteel trying to control the action but Sparbot is working from the bottom. #T1#
Joteel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Sparbot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparbot wants to get back to full guard.
Sparbot manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Joteel postures up.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparbot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Sparbot is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Sparbot's legs - danger averted.
Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but Joteel is proving a slippery customer.
Sparbot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joteel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard.
Joteel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sparbot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Sparbot controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Sparbot is trying to keep Joteel in close.
We've been informed that Joteel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparbot working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Joteel is stalling in the full guard.
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass. #SUB#
Sparbot has his foot on Joteel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joteel works his way back into a safe position though.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sparbot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Joteel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparbot looking to control but Joteel passes into half guard.
Sparbot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparbot.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Sparbot controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Joteel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Joteel trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot looking to control.
Sparbot has control of Joteel's left arm, preventing Joteel from doing any damage.
Joteel advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but Sparbot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joteel to get the leverage. #T9#
Sparbot wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
Joteel is thwarting Sparbot's attempts to control the position.
Sparbot is pressing down on Joteel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparbot is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up. #T10##SUB#
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparbot trying to control the position.
Sparbot is trying to hold Joteel in close to prevent damage but Joteel has managed to pass into half guard.
Joteel wants to free his trapped foot but Sparbot is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but Sparbot defends it. #SUB2#
Joteel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Joteel is trying to work for a kimura but Sparbot is defending well.
#T12#
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but Sparbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparbot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Joteel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but Joteel is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Sparbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparbot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joteel is aware though and is defending well.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving. #SUB#
Sparbot working for a triangle but Joteel defends it easily.
Sparbot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Sparbot gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Sparbot takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Archimedes Sparbot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Karelin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin not doing much here.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Brown wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
#T1#
Karelin trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Brown wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Brown wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Karelin has taken Brown's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Brown has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Karelin!
After the fight, Ruslan Karelin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wang goes for a takedown attempt but Kid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Disco Kid.#TD2#
Kid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kid
Kid wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #T1#
Wang is controlling Kid's posture.
Kid won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Kid is stalling in the full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wang is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kid controls the pace.
Wang controlling the position.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kid is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Kid trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kid trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Kid
Wang is thwarting Kid's attempts to control the position.
Wang is looking to pass Kid's guard but actually Kid recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kid dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (4) Kid
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Kid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kid trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (7) Kid
Kid wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is trying to control Kid's posture but Kid avoids it. #T8##SUB2#
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wang, who protects the arm well.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Kid tries to move to full mount but Wang actually manages to regain half guard.
Wang is looking to control Kid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kid is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Kid passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang keeping control of the position.
Kid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (10) Kid
Kid tries to control but Wang wriggling away. #T12#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Kid is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #SUB2#
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kid wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Wang controlling the position for now.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Kid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid wins on points by 10 to 2.
Disco Kid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Le Boulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Boulder somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ignatowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder trying to control here.
Le Boulder is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Le Boulder is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Boulder.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.#T1#
Le Boulder trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Le Boulder's posture.#T2#
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Le Boulder is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Boulder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Le Boulder trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass. #T8#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Boulder is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to hold Le Boulder in close to prevent damage but Le Boulder has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is in trouble now - Le Boulder has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (2) Ignatowski#T11#
Le Boulder looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Le Boulder pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Ignatowski has given up his back here. Will Le Boulder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (8) vs (2) Ignatowski
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Le Boulder is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Le Boulder gets his way!
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Le Boulder keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Ignatowski staying busy and making it hard for Le Boulder to control.
Le Boulder controls the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Ignatowski.
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Le Boulder controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder controlling the position well here. Ignatowski rolled but Le Boulder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Le Boulder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski prevents Le Boulder from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Cubbedge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cubbedge rushes Turturro and presses him up against the ropes.
Cubbedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turturro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Cubbedge has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Cubbedge turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Turturro
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Cubbedge controls the position. #SUB#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Turturro is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #SUB#
Turturro wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cubbedge has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Turturro's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Turturro is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cubbedge !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bart Cubbedge !
After the fight, Bart Cubbedge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wasselach sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Wasselach
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Wasselach is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach is not content to let Chai control the position.#T1#
Chai is thwarting Wasselach's attempts to control the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Wasselach is defending the position.
Wasselach is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wasselach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Wasselach is working away.
Wasselach tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Wasselach
Chai looking to control but Wasselach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wasselach working to try and regain half guard.
Chai trying to control but Wasselach is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Chai looking for a guillotine from mount but Wasselach is having none of it.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wasselach is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Wasselach#T5#
Wasselach stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai keeping full guard, as Wasselach tries to pass.
Wasselach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai is trying to control the position but Wasselach postures up.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai controlling the position.
Wasselach preventing the sweep. #T6#
Wasselach wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Wasselach has moved into half guard.
Wasselach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasselach is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Wasselach seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasselach controls the pace.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Wasselach defending well.
Chai is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Wasselach defends it.
Wasselach is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Wasselach wants to get back to full guard.
Wasselach is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Wasselach defends the submission attempt.
Wasselach trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Wasselach defending well. #T10#
Chai is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Chai goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Wasselach does a handstand and catches Chai in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Wasselach on top - Chai is already out from the submission! Wasselach gives Chai's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Gotan Wasselach!
Gotan Wasselach seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello shoots in and bounces Kersikov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov is trying to hold Jello in close to prevent damage but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Jello is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Jello is controlling the pace.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello controlling the action here.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kersikov has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Jello looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Kersikov tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Jello controls the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Jello has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Jello controlling from the back.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jello.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T8#
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
Jello controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Jello biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kersikov tries to break free.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.#T10#
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Kersikov just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jello controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Kersikov is really stuck here.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jello's arms. #T13#
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Jello avoiding Kersikov 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Jello controls the position.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 44 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Lo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo regains half guard.
Lo is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Lo
Lo wants to control but Pavlov postures up.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Lo holding on.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Lo is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Lo
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Lo
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Lo controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Lo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (5) Lo
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tries to control the position but Lo now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (8) Lo#T6#
Pavlov is in bad spot here.
Lo controlling the position well here. Pavlov rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lo's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (8) Lo
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Lo
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Lo prevents Pavlov from moving into mount. #T8#
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo struggling a bit here.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Lo trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T9#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Lo is not content to let Pavlov control the position. #T11#
Pavlov in the domination position with Lo hanging on.
Lo prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov wants to control for a moment but Lo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lo has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Lo gets back to full guard.
Lo trying to control the position here.
Lo trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (10) Lo
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (13) Lo
Lo working away.#T13#
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lo wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away. #T14#
Lo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov keeping his opponent close.
Pavlov is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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