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CWC 384 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ultimate Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Warrior (0) vs (4) Camara
Warrior is looking for a sweep.
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Warrior wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Camara is taking a breather. Warrior 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.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Warrior wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (7) Camara
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.#T3#
Warrior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camara's best efforts.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Camara prevents Warrior from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior is trying to control but Camara passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (10) Camara
Warrior is looking for a sweep.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warrior works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Camara won't allow Warrior to sweep him here. #SUB#
Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camara postures up.
Warrior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Warrior is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T6#
Warrior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Warrior wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Warrior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into half guard.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T7#
Warrior has a hand on Camara's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Camara takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (13) Camara
Warrior is trying desperately to improve position.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warrior is trying to escape the mount.
Camara is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Warrior is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Camara jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (16) Camara
Camara controls the position from side control.
Warrior is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Camara 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 Warrior's shoulder. That is not cool.
Warrior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Camara wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg. #T11#
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara is taking a breather. Warrior 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.
Warrior tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (19) Camara#T12#
Warrior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Warrior manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Camara 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.
Warrior is looking to get back to full guard here but Camara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (0) vs (22) Camara
Warrior being controlled for a moment.
Warrior is looking for a sweep.
Camara happy to just control the position for now. #T14#
Warrior is looking to reverse the position.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom here.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warrior wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 22 to 0.
Abdelrahman Camara 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla fails with a takedown attempt.
Clubber tries to counter by clinching up but Rolla breaks away and moves out of range.
Rolla shoots and misses #CL#
and Clubber counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Clubber is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rolla can't fight it off and eventually Clubber manages to take the fight to the floor. Rolla looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Rolla
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla 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: Clubber (2) vs (2) Rolla#SUB#
Clubber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it. #T1#
Clubber is pressing down on Rolla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (2) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Clubber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (10) Rolla
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Rolla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolla wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rolla avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#SUB2#
Rolla moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clubber has worked his arm free - good work by Clubber!
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Clubber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clubber won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Rolla moves into full mount! Clubber won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (13) Rolla
Clubber is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clubber turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T4#
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Clubber looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (13) Rolla
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla breaks Clubber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (15) Rolla
Clubber keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Clubber looking to control.
#T5#
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Clubber looking to control but Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (10) vs (20) Rolla
Rolla is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla takes Clubber's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clubber is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (23) Rolla#T6#
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (26) Rolla#SUB2#
Clubber is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolla gets his way!
#SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7##SUB2#
Clubber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Rolla won't let him. #SUB2#
Clubber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
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?
Clubber tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Clubber escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (26) Rolla#T8#
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Rolla gets full guard.
Clubber stands and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (15) vs (26) Rolla
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber not doing much here.
#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clubber wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well. #SUB#
Clubber is trying to work for a kimura but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (15) vs (30) Rolla#T11#
Rolla is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rolla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rolla looking to break Clubber's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clubber remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (30) Rolla
Clubber trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (32) Rolla
Rolla is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (35) Rolla
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Clubber actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clubber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Rolla prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (38) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clubber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolla's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (19) vs (38) Rolla
Clubber trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 38 to 19. |
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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 16 wins and 16 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
O Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
O Reilly gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to control but can't.
O Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. O Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
O Reilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Vrjalya defends it.
O Reilly wants to advance to full mount but Vrjalya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #T1#
Vrjalya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Reilly is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly'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.
Vrjalya trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
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.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Vrjalya has his foot on O Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vrjalya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya stays in close to O Reilly's body and controls the position.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet. #T4#
O Reilly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vrjalya has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (5) Vrjalya#SUB2#
Vrjalya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Reilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Reilly is trying to control Vrjalya's posture but Vrjalya avoids it.
O Reilly tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya 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 O Reilly's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
O Reilly wants to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working. #SUB2#
Vrjalya tries for a kimura but O Reilly is defending well.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya staying calm.#T6##SUB2#
Vrjalya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Reilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Vrjalya keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, O Reilly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vrjalya's guard! Nice work there by O Reilly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (4) vs (5) Vrjalya
O Reilly passes into half guard.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly content to control rather than advance.
O Reilly trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is defending well.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. O Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (7) vs (5) Vrjalya
O Reilly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Reilly controlling from side mount.
Vrjalya struggling a bit here.#T9#
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face as O Reilly controls the position.
O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Vrjalya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (9) vs (5) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Reilly wants to take Vrjalya's back here but Vrjalya is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vrjalya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but Vrjalya doesn't allow it.
O Reilly looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Vrjalya stops O Reilly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
O Reilly is trying to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
O Reilly avoids the attempt from Vrjalya to control.#T12#
O Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
O Reilly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
O Reilly wants to control but instead Vrjalya manages to regain half guard.
O Reilly is controlling the pace.
O Reilly uses his free foot to push down on Vrjalya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (12) vs (5) Vrjalya#T14#
O Reilly controlling his opponent.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrjalya wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
After the big win, Patty O Reilly 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chai.
Dukat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chai drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukat holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Dukat wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai 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.
Dukat looking to control.
#T2#
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dukat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now.
Dukat being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving. #T3#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Chai
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Dukat has moved into half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #T5#
Dukat prevents Chai from improving his position.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Dukat trying to control the pace.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg. #T6#
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukat is controlling the pace.
Chai is controlling Dukat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Dukat trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Dukat stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Dukat is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Dukat stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Chai
Chai is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it.
Chai trying to remain calm as Dukat controls from the top position.
Chai is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it.
Dukat taking a breather here.
Dukat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukat'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.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T9#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai won't allow Dukat to pass to mount.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Dukat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Dukat.#T10#
Chai trying to control but Dukat postures up.
Chai gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (4) Chai
Dukat pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai is stalling here. Dukat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dukat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dukat (9) vs (4) Chai
Dukat advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (11) vs (4) Chai
Dukat controlling from the full mount.
Dukat looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Dukat controlling from mount. #SUB#
Dukat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukat content just to control the position here. #T13#
Dukat forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (14) vs (4) Chai
Dukat controls the position.
Dukat is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Dukat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Chai tries to break free.
Dukat biding his time, controlling Chai.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Dukat trying to control momentarily.
Dukat is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dukat's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After the fight, Gul Dukat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bandito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Steel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Bandito pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bandito passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T2#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandito to get the leverage.
Steel tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Steel#T3#
Bandito fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Steel prevents Bandito from taking his back.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Steel stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel can't escape the position.
Bandito is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Steel#SUB#
Bandito is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Bandito has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bandito not allowing Steel to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well.
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.#SUB#
Bandito working for the choke.
Bandito is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel 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 Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Steel
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Steel stands and throws Bandito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (5) Steel
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Bandito is not content to let Steel control the position.
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it. #T7#
Well, if Steel 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.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Bandito trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Bandito is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Bandito wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Bandito is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (8) Steel
Steel looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control but instead Bandito manages to regain half guard.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (11) Steel
Bandito is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel controlling from mount.
Bandito regains half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bandito trying to control here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Bjj Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 17 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bar is defended easily by Alvarez.#TD#
Bar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Bar is now in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar slows the pace down in half guard.
Bar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (0) Alvarez#T2#
Bar staying calm.
Alvarez wants to control but Bar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bar wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bar wants to control for a moment but Alvarez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alvarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Bar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (11) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Bar keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
Alvarez tries to buck Bar off but Bar is having none of it.
Alvarez is not content to let Bar control the position.
Bar laying and praying for a moment but Alvarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alvarez won't allow Bar to pass to mount. #T6#
Bar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Bar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (14) vs (0) Alvarez
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Bar laying and praying for a moment but Alvarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Bar sits in half guard.
Bar content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Bar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (17) vs (0) Alvarez#T8#
Alvarez wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Bar controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
Bar controlling his opponent.
Bar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alvarez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (20) vs (0) Alvarez#T9#
Alvarez is really stuck here.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.
Bar is trying to control but Alvarez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount but Bar keeps good control and instead manages to take Alvarez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (23) vs (0) Alvarez
Bar controlling the position well here. Alvarez rolled but Bar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Alvarez tries to escape the position.
Bar has good solid back control here. #T11#
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Bar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12##SUB#
Bar is looking for the choke from the back position but Alvarez is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Bar gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control.
Alvarez prevents Bar from getting a body triangle.
Bar has good solid back control here. #T13#
Bar wants to control the position but Alvarez frees himself and scrambles - Bar manages to regain control in side control.
Bar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Bar controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Bar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 23 to 0. |
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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 17 wins and 18 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias wants to clinch.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is looking to clinch but Steel Penn is avoiding it.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gracias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracias doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helio Gracias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracias is looking to clinch.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Steel Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracias.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Steel Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias prevents Steel Penn from taking his back.
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias regains half guard.#T4#
Gracias is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?
Steel Penn is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.#T5#
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T7#
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Steel Penn 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.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Gracias pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gracias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (5) Steel Penn#T9##SUB#
Gracias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel Penn, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (7) Steel Penn
Gracias passes into half guard. #T12#
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gracias 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.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gracias works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn won't allow Gracias to pass to mount.
Steel Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (7) vs (11) Steel Penn
Gracias breaks Steel Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (11) Steel Penn#SUB2#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position. #T14##SUB2#
Steel Penn has an active guard here but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracias.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 11 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Bjj Steel Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Makarov pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makarov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Makarov closes the distance and clinches.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makarov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall has Makarov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makarov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Makarov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hall can't fight it off and eventually Makarov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hall looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Makarov
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Hall controlling the position for now.
Hall won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Hall wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg.
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!
Hall won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall controlling the position well. #T2#
Hall wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB2#
Makarov seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makarov is working away from the top position though.
Hall wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Makarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makarov trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg. #T5#
Makarov is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (5) Makarov
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Makarov trying to control but not successfully.
Makarov tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Hall tries to get the hooks in deep but Makarov pushed the leg off.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Makarov wants to escape the position.
Makarov is still trying to improve position.
Hall controls the position.
Hall is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Makarov tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Hall struggling to keep hold of the position.
Makarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall'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.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makarov is really stuck here.
#T8#
Makarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (7) Makarov
Hall wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture. #T9#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov looking to control.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Makarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11##SUB2#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall 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.
Makarov pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (9) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov sneaks back into half guard.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makarov keeps working.
Makarov tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Well, if Hall 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.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
#T14#
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Makarov is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to stall here but Makarov recovers full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Scott Hall gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 26 wins and 36 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alopodis has been working on his balance at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Archer.#TD#
Alopodis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Archer
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Alopodis pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away. #T2#
Alopodis fails to advance to Archer's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Archer#SUB#
Alopodis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Archer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3##SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Archer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Archer for a finish. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Archer's chin but Archer turns very nicely into Alopodis's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #SUB#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well. #T5#
Archer wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (12) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Archer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #T6#
Archer just trying to survive but Alopodis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
Archer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis is looking to take Archer's back but instead Archer gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T7#
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Archer
Archer wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Archer won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Archer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alopodis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (4) Archer
Alopodis pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Archer won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Archer actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (6) Archer
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Archer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (9) Archer
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#T11#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (12) Archer
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (14) vs (15) Archer
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alopodis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Archer.
Alopodis tries to break free.
#T12#
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer 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.
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (16) vs (15) Archer
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (17) Archer
Archer pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (20) Archer
Archer trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Archer has hold of Alopodis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alopodis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (23) Archer#T14#
Archer has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Archer looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Alopodis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #SUB2#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alopodis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alopodis for a finish. #SUB2#
Archer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Archer let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 23 to 16.
A relieved looking Able Archer 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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