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CWC 380 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Wasselach with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wasselach is defended easily by Clubber.
Wasselach shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotan Wasselach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasselach shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
Clubber fails to land the takedown.
Wasselach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clubber's waist but Clubber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wasselach off to one side.
Wasselach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clubber circles away.
Wasselach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clubber is fending him off so far but Wasselach persists. Nope, Clubber circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasselach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Clubber. No joy for Wasselach on that attempt.
Wasselach closes the distance and clinches up with Clubber, looking for a takedown. Wasselach pushes Clubber against the cage but Clubber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Wasselach darts in looking for a takedown but Clubber gets double underhooks and turns Wasselach into the cage. #TD2#
Clubber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach'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.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Wasselach looking to control.
Clubber trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clubber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasselach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clubber has managed to get both his arms back between Wasselach's legs - danger averted.
Clubber trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wasselach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clubber has passed into half guard!
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Wasselach is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Wasselach wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wasselach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Clubber trying to control from Wasselach's half guard. Wasselach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wasselach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasselach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber is pushing down on Wasselach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasselach is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clubber trying to control from Wasselach's half guard. Wasselach has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Wasselach.
Wasselach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Clubber 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.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving. #SUB#
Wasselach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T9#
Clubber advances to half guard.
Clubber is keen to just control but Wasselach is a slippery customer.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Wasselach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Wasselach gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (5) Clubber
Wasselach seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.#T11##SUB2#
Clubber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasselach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clubber off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasselach (4) vs (5) Clubber
Wasselach is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wasselach biding his time, controlling Clubber.
Wasselach wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.#T12#
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wasselach keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Wasselach tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.#T13#
Clubber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Wasselach won't let him.
Wasselach is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Wasselach 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.
Clubber can't escape the position.
Wasselach has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Wasselach to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Warrior gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Warrior
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera has control of Warrior's left arm, preventing Warrior from doing any damage.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Warrior postures up.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
Huhrera pulls Warrior in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Huhrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warrior stands and throws Huhrera 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) Warrior
Warrior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huhrera 's legs. #SUB2#
Warrior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Warrior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huhrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warrior trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #T2#
Huhrera stops Warrior from passing to mount.
Huhrera is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Warrior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Huhrera is looking to reverse the position.
Warrior is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Warrior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Warrior advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (0) vs (7) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Huhrera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Huhrera and Warrior has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Warrior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huhrera 's legs.
Huhrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warrior's best efforts.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Warrior seems to be looking for submissions.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back.
Huhrera won't allow Warrior to pass to mount.
Warrior is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Warrior is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Huhrera as he works his way to full guard.
Huhrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Warrior is pushing down on Huhrera 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huhrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Warrior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warrior passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (10) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Huhrera has worked his arm free - good work by Huhrera !
#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huhrera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huhrera is not content to let Warrior control the position.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Warrior is trying to get an arm triangle but Huhrera is defending well. #T6#
Huhrera manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Warrior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huhrera is just riding it out for now. Warrior eventually gives up the hold.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Warrior is very close to passing his half guard.
Huhrera is refusing to be controlled, as Warrior sits in half guard.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura but Huhrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warrior to get the leverage. #T7#
Warrior trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away. #SUB2#
Warrior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warrior passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (13) Warrior
Huhrera regains half guard.
Warrior is trying to control. Huhrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warrior is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Huhrera reverses the position - he's now on top in Warrior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (13) Warrior
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #T8#
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
Huhrera trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Huhrera preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Warrior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass. #T9#
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (15) Warrior
Huhrera looking to control.
Warrior stands and throws Huhrera 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (2) vs (18) Warrior
Warrior trying to control the position but Huhrera is working away.
Huhrera is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it. #SUB2#
Warrior swings around for an armbar but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Warrior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (18) Warrior
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Warrior 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.
Warrior being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Warrior is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Huhrera rolls with it to try and escape but Warrior cranks on the arm and Huhrera is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 38 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Archer gets a clinch.
Archer is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Silverio
Archer postures up.
Silverio 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#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T2#
Archer passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silverio working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #T4#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer postures up.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.#T5#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio 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.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (0) Silverio#T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Archer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.#T7#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Silverio 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: Archer (8) vs (2) Silverio
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
#T8#
Archer gets back to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer 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.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T9#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Silverio not doing much here.
Silverio prevents Archer from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio fails to take his opponent's back.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (8) Silverio#T11#
Silverio controlling from the back.
Archer turns into Silverio and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (8) Silverio#SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a leg! Silverio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silverio manages to kick Archer off! Archer jumps back into Silverio's guard.
Silverio looking to control.
Silverio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T12#
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio gets full guard.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T13#
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to control but Archer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 63 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel Penn as he avoids it easily.
Pancake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel Penn defends well and Pancake ends up having to push Steel Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pancake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel Penn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjj Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Pancake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel Penn circles away.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pancake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Pancake avoids it well and moves away.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn shows good takedown defense.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pancake sprawls and moves away.
Pancake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel Penn defends well and Pancake ends up having to push Steel Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pancake sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake looks for a takedown but Steel Penn sprawls well.
Pancake tries to clinch there but Steel Penn circles away.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Pancake avoids it well and moves away.
Pancake fails with the takedown.#T1#
Pancake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pancake fails to land the takedown.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Pancake avoids it well and moves away.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side.
Pancake shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pancake goes for a double leg but Steel Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel Penn continues to drive forward.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pancake. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Pancake
Steel Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pancake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Pancake
Steel Penn stands and throws Pancake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (4) Pancake#SUB#
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pancake, who protects the arm well.
Pancake regains half guard.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (4) Pancake#T3#
Steel Penn takes Pancake's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pancake is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (11) vs (4) Pancake#SUB#
Steel Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pancake can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Steel Penn looking for the RNC. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn looking for the choke from the back.
Pancake trying to control the action but Steel Penn just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Steel Penn has managed to slip his arm under Pancake's chin. This could be all over... yep, Pancake is tapping out! Submission win for Steel Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 40 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Hall
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dalton 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.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Hall controlling from the top position.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Dalton is controlling Hall's posture.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Dalton seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Dalton 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.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Dalton controlling Hall's posture.
Hall postures up.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Hall pushes down on Dalton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton won't allow Hall to pass to mount. #T6#
Dalton trying to control but Hall postures up.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Dalton won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall trying to control the pace. #T7#
Dalton tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Hall postures up.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Hall controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Hall#T8#
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dalton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Dalton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Dalton keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalton gets full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Dalton is controlling Hall's posture.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Hall
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall 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.
Hall has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Dalton won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #T10#
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (5) Hall
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the position well.
Dalton trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall controlling Dalton's posture.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall 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.
Hall pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (5) vs (7) Hall
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hall passes into half guard.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Hall works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (10) Hall
Dalton wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Well,Dalton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Dalton gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 10 to 5.
After the big win, Scott Hall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 42 wins and 33 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Rolla
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Rolla preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rolla pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakuto sees it coming and defends easily.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Kakuto defending well.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (8) Rolla
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Kakuto is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (4) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
Rolla tries to keep control of the position but Kakuto is staying busy.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla 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.#T4#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T6#
Kakuto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB2#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kakuto controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kakuto has hold of Rolla's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rolla manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Rolla has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (15) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla tries to break free.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11##SUB#
Rolla fending off the submission attempt from Kakuto.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Kakuto trying to control.
Rolla turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (15) vs (16) Rolla#T12#
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (19) Rolla
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (19) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (20) vs (19) Rolla#T13#
Kakuto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rolla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (22) vs (19) Rolla
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Kakuto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rolla tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Rolla 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: Kakuto (22) vs (21) Rolla#T14#
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
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.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (24) vs (21) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 24 to 21.
Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dukat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat 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.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat trying to control the position here.
Fiso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Fiso 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.
It looks like Fiso 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.
Dukat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Dukat looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dukat working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
Dukat is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture. #T2#
Fiso won't allow Dukat to sweep him here.
Dukat wants to control the position but Fiso says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dukat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso passes Dukat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Fiso 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.
Dukat tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Dukat is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Dukat won't allow it.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Fiso trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the action here. #SUB#
Dukat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Dukat tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso prevents Dukat from improving his position.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dukat is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Fiso prevents Dukat from improving his position.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Fiso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukat sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom. #T7#
Dukat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso controlling from side mount.
Dukat sneaks back into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Dukat is working away.
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Dukat takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fiso has gone for a leg lock! Dukat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (5) Fiso#T8#
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso 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.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to control.
#T9#
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukat controls the pace.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Fiso 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: Dukat (2) vs (7) Fiso
Dukat is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Dukat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Dukat is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso prevents Dukat from improving his position.
Dukat wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Dukat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Dukat is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Dukat defending well.
Dukat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dukat looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Dukat defends it.
Dukat is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Dukat is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso looking to control but Dukat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Fiso avoids the attempt from Dukat to control.
Fiso tries to control but Dukat wriggling away.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Dukat is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dukat can't escape the position.
#T14#
Dukat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukat is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso trying to advance position but Dukat counters by regaining guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (10) Fiso
Dukat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 10 to 4.
Malaki Fiso 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vrjalya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (4) vs (0) Vrjalya
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Steel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel not doing much here.
#T1#
Vrjalya trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Vrjalya won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T3#
Vrjalya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Vrjalya
Steel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
Steel just trying to survive but Vrjalya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel tries to escape the position.
Steel looking to control the position.
Steel tries to roll but Vrjalya sticks to his back.
#T4#
Vrjalya is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position.
Vrjalya is looking to control Steel but Steel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Vrjalya.#SUB2#
Vrjalya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Vrjalya to control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Vrjalya go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Vrjalya working for the choke.
Vrjalya controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T6#
Steel holding on to Vrjalya's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Vrjalya.
Vrjalya has good solid back control here.
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Vrjalya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Steel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vrjalya.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T8#
Steel tries to escape but Vrjalya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel turns into Vrjalya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya controlling the position.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya managing to control the position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #T10#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya is trying to keep Steel in close.
Vrjalya controlling Steel's posture.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (9) vs (4) Vrjalya#T11#
Vrjalya struggling a bit here.
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Steel trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Steel controls the position.
Steel working away.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Vrjalya is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Vrjalya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya 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.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Helvig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Helvig wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (5) Alvarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Helvig postures up.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Helvig wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez keeping control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Helvig wants to advance to full mount but Alvarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Helvig lying in Alvarez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Alvarez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Helvig taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez 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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