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CWC 375 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown but Serronen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serronen is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke is pushing down on Serronen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serronen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Ottke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Ottke is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke is thwarting Serronen's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke not doing much here.
#T3#
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Serronen is defending the position.
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Serronen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ottke controlling the pace.
Serronen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Serronen is squirming around nicely.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Serronen tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke looking to take Serronen's back but Serronen rolls and after a scramble, Serronen ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Serronen to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (5) Ottke#T6#
Ottke managing to control the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serronen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Serronen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (7) Ottke#T9#
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Ottke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Serronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Serronen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottke defends it easily.#T13#
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
Ottke passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Serronen is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (2) vs (10) Ottke
Serronen tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T14#
Ottke taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bar misses with a takedown attempt - Curls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curls is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bar misses with a takedown attempt - Curls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Bar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curls! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bar (4) vs (0) Curls
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Bar controls the position. #T1#
Bar'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.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Bar controlling the position. #T2#
Bar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curls for as long as he can get away with.
Bar trying to control the position but Curls is working away. #T3#
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Bar controls the position from side control.
Bar wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Bar controlling the position. #T4#
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bar controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bar wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls keeping hold of Bar's head, controlling as best he can.
Bar is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (4) Curls
Bar being controlled for a moment. #T6#
Curls tries to advance to mount but can't.
Curls looking to control but instead Bar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bar is not content to let Curls control the position.#T7#
Curls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (4) vs (7) Curls
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (4) vs (9) Curls#T8#
Curls controlling from mount.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bar regains half guard.
Bar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Bar is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bar is trying to control but can't.
Bar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Curls being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Curls won't allow Bar to sweep him here. #T11#
Bar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T12#
Curls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Curls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bar keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass. #T14#
Curls trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Curls slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig tries to sprawl but Bandito drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Helvig is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Helvig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Helvig doesn't allow it.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Helvig's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Helvig is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig has given up his back here. Will Bandito look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandito prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Helvig#T3#
Bandito fails to advance to Helvig's back.
Bandito works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Helvig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Helvig knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Helvig for a finish. #SUB#
Helvig preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Bandito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helvig sees it coming and defends easily.
Helvig is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Helvig has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (14) vs (2) Helvig
Bandito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig 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#
Helvig 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.
#T6#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Helvig is taking a breather. Bandito says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Helvig is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito pushes down on Helvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito moves into full mount! Helvig won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (19) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig has given up his back here. Will Bandito look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (22) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Helvig is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
#T9##SUB#
Bandito working for a choke but Helvig is defending well. #SUB#
Bandito looking to break Helvig's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Helvig remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Helvig trying to control the hands but Bandito breaks the grip.
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (22) vs (4) Helvig
Bandito looking to control.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (26) vs (4) Helvig#T10#
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helvig is holding on tight.
Bandito moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (29) vs (4) Helvig
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (29) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bandito still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bandito has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (33) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (33) vs (10) Helvig#T11##SUB2#
Helvig goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bandito escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (35) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (38) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to escape the mount but Bandito keeps good control and instead manages to take Helvig's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (41) vs (10) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back. #T12##SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back.
Helvig wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free. #SUB#
Helvig showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bandito working for the choke.
Bandito is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bandito has got his arm under Helvig's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Helvig has spun round into Bandito's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (41) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Helvig passes into half guard. #T13#
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helvig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helvig's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (45) vs (12) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
#SUB#
Helvig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms.
Helvig wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (48) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Helvig doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 48 to 12.
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiso napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Fiso
Borgia takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Borgia working away.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia stalling.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#T2#
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Fiso gets full guard.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso has his hands on Borgia's head, controlling the position.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fiso wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Borgia trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Fiso#T5#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso 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.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Borgia slows the pace down.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiso is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia just content to control the position. #T7#
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position. #T8#
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Borgia wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Fiso is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Fiso is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Borgia is staying active.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia slows the pace down.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position. #T10#
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia working away.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Fiso is being controlled here.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Borgia controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso gets full guard.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Fiso is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fiso wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Fiso tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Fiso is defending well.
Borgia prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Borgia is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it. #T14#
Borgia prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara struggling a bit here.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Camara can't do much from the bottom here.
Kakuto is trying to move to mount but Camara reverses beautifully and ends up in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T2##SUB2#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Camara has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara gets to mount! Kakuto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kakuto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camara's arms.
Kakuto tries to break free.
Camara controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara 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.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB#
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Kakuto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Camara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Camara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (9) Kakuto
Camara is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Camara tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto controlling the position.
Camara tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position. #T7#
Camara is letting Kakuto control him for a moment.
Camara regains half guard.
Kakuto controlling the action here.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well. #T8#
Camara has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Camara is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T9#
Kakuto not doing much here.
Kakuto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (12) Kakuto
Camara tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position. #T10#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Camara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11##SUB#
Camara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakuto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakuto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Camara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Camara. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (15) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Camara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (14) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (17) vs (15) Kakuto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
#T13##SUB#
Camara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakuto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakuto for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
What can Kakuto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Camara works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (15) Kakuto
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (15) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 35 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (5) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Alvarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis postures up.
#T2#
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Alvarez denies him.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (5) vs (7) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away. #T3#
Alopodis fails to advance to Alvarez's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (5) vs (10) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking to break Alvarez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alvarez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alvarez tries to escape but Alopodis has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alvarez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alopodis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
McCain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold manages to get back to half guard.
McCain is just content to waste time from the top position. Toehold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Toehold wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T1#
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
McCain trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
McCain taking a breather here.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain'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.
Toehold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (7) vs (4) Toehold#T4#
Toehold has the hooks in. McCain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCain trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (4) Toehold
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (12) vs (4) Toehold
McCain controlling the position.
Toehold is not content to let McCain control the position. #T6#
McCain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
McCain tries to advance to mount but Toehold instead regains half guard.
McCain stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Toehold controlling the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
McCain trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
McCain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain passes into half guard. #T10#
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T11#
McCain wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (15) vs (4) Toehold#SUB#
McCain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toehold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
McCain tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (17) vs (4) Toehold
McCain looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.#T13#
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
McCain content just to control the position here.
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A relieved looking John McCain 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makarov fails to land the takedown.
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zulu 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.#TD2#
Makarov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov prevents Zulu from improving his position.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zulu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Makarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Zulu 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.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makarov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zulu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makarov 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.#SUB2#
Makarov is looking for a triangle here but Zulu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (2) Makarov#T2#
Zulu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Makarov is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
Zulu working away.
Makarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makarov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Makarov tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Makarov has his hands clasped together around Zulu's back. He's all about the action.
Zulu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Makarov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Makarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zulu content to stall in guard here.
Makarov pulls Zulu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zulu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet. #T5#
Makarov looking to control.
Makarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Makarov.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Makarov working a defensive guard but Zulu passes into half guard.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard.
Makarov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Makarov trying to get back to full guard but Zulu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (8) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov is trying to escape the mount.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makarov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (11) vs (2) Makarov#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov can't escape the position.
Makarov trying to control the action but Zulu just sinks the hooks in.
Makarov tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Makarov fending off the submission attempt from Zulu.
Makarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
#T9#
Makarov tries to escape the position.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Makarov wants to escape the position.
Zulu controls the position.#T10#
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makarov for as long as he can get away with.
Zulu has the hooks in. Makarov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zulu not allowing Makarov to control his hands.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Makarov rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Makarov tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Zulu doesn't have the hooks in and Makarov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (11) vs (4) Makarov
Makarov trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu has Makarov pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Makarov pushes down on Zulu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Makarov is working for a kimura but Zulu is defending it quite comfortably.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Zulu is concentrating on defense, preventing Makarov from advancing position.
Zulu manages to get to full guard.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Zulu pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Makarov tries to pass.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Makarov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Shaka Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Nickal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickal somewhat.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Petersen dives in and grabs Nickal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickal pushes down on Petersen's head and hops out.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.#T2#
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Nickal uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Petersen controlling the pace. #T4#
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.#T5##SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T6#
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal trying to control but Petersen postures up.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Nickal manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (11) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Petersen controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal holds on for dear life, controlling Petersen's posture momentarily.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen continues to stall.#T10#
Petersen wants to take Nickal's back here but Nickal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Nickal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position. #T11##SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal is trying to control but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (14) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is taking a breather. Nickal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Cruz
Pavlov is being controlled here.
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov trying to control but Cruz postures up.
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.#T1#
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Cruz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Cruz trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Cruz turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Pavlov pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Pavlov wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Pavlov is controlling Cruz's trapped leg to prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.#T6#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T8#
Cruz won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (8) Cruz
Pavlov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov 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.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Cruz has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov advances to half guard. #T12#
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T13#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T14#
Pavlov pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 8 to 6.
Michael Cruz is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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