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Event:
CEC 658
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Hays lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Claudiano.
Hays slaps away a takedown attempt from Claudiano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Claudiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hays throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Claudiano.
Hays lands with an overhand left.
Hays throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#
Claudiano is rocked!
Hays lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Claudiano is looking to close the distance but Hays sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Claudiano crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Claudiano is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Micah Hays!
Micah Hays really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ADWGC 11
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5702 p4p, 422 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 13622 p4p, 498 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Putski's choice of entrance music: Aids . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Putski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Claudiano to the mat. Claudiano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Putski
Putski postures up.
Putski drops back looking for a leg! Claudiano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claudiano manages to kick Putski off! Putski jumps back into Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Putski forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is not content to let Putski control the position.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano's coaches at EMPIRE BJJ Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Putski seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Putski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claudiano is just riding it out for now. Putski eventually gives up the hold.
Putski trying to mount his opponent but Claudiano defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Putski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putski.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano is pressing down on Putski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Putski wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski pushing down on Claudiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano is looking for a triangle but Putski pushes his legs off easily.
Putski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Putski
Putski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Putski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claudiano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
Putski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Putski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Claudiano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Claudiano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Claudiano (4) vs (5) Putski
Claudiano just content to control the position.
Putski is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Putski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Claudiano's guard! Nice work there by Putski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (7) Putski
Claudiano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putski defends it easily.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Putski slips nicely into half guard.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Putski is controlling well.
Putski trying to pass the guard but Claudiano defending well.
Putski wants to take a breather but Claudiano is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working for a submission of some sort.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Putski passes Claudiano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Putski wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Claudiano is doing well to control the position and prevent Putski from advancing to side control.
Claudiano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski passes Claudiano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to control but Putski is keeping busy.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Putski postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (4) vs (10) Putski
Putski trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Putski stalls from top position.
Claudiano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Putski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Claudiano (4) vs (12) Putski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Putski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Putski prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
Putski takes Claudiano's back. Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (4) vs (15) Putski
Putski working for a choke but Claudiano is defending well.
Putski is looking for the choke from the back position but Claudiano is controlling his hands well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Putski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Putski doesn't have the hooks in and Claudiano manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (6) vs (15) Putski
Well,Claudiano is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Claudiano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Putski wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Putski has his hands on Claudiano's head, controlling the position.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Putski wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (6) vs (17) Putski
Claudiano is trying to keep Putski in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski wins on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Ivan Putski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5685 p4p, 409 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 7540 p4p, 451 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui rushes Claudiano and presses him up against the cage.
Shui has picked Claudiano up - he's going for a ride! Shui dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Shui
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Shui content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano trying to control but Shui postures up.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
Shui postures up.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claudiano is controlling Shui's posture.
Shui slips nicely into half guard.
Shui seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claudiano pulls Shui in to control the position.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Claudiano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shui seems to be looking for submissions.
Shui 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.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is controlling Shui's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shui prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Shui trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano gets back to full guard.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Claudiano is looking to sweep but instead, Shui has passed into half guard.
Claudiano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
Shui wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Shui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shui.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Shui is looking to stall here but Claudiano recovers full guard.
Claudiano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui defends it easily.
Claudiano wants to hit a switch here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Claudiano there! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Shui
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Shui fails to advance to Claudiano's back.
Shui controlling from mount.
Claudiano tries to improve his position but instead Shui has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (0) vs (8) Shui
Claudiano tries to escape but Shui has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano fending off the submission attempt from Shui.
Claudiano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shui's guard. Nice work there by Claudiano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (8) Shui
Claudiano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claudiano pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shui is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Claudiano is just content to waste time from the top position. Shui takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Shui pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shui controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
Shui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Shui seems keen to control Claudiano's posture.
Claudiano won't allow Shui to sweep him here.
Shui is controlling Claudiano's posture.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Shui wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (8) Shui
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shui struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5530 p4p, 382 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1948 p4p, 190 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Face The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morrison Jr. is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Claudiano. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Claudiano is letting Morrison Jr. control him for a moment.
Claudiano 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.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Claudiano (0) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Claudiano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison Jr. wants to take his opponent's back but Claudiano doesn't allow it.
Claudiano is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Claudiano has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (0) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Claudiano tries to escape but Morrison Jr. has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Claudiano looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Claudiano fending off the submission attempt from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Morrison Jr. looking for the choke from the back.
Claudiano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. is trying to stick to Claudiano's back but Claudiano is turning into Morrison Jr.. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Claudiano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to sweep but instead, Claudiano has passed into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is in trouble now - Claudiano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Claudiano trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Claudiano.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Morrison Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Claudiano goes for an armbar but Morrison Jr. turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morrison Jr.. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (5) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
You can see the frustration on Claudiano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
Claudiano wants to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Claudiano tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. controls the position.
Claudiano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Claudiano isn't going anywhere.
Claudiano tries to bench press Morrison Jr. off him but Morrison Jr. keeps the position.
Morrison Jr. thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morrison Jr. tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working away.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrison Jr. working away.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get an arm triangle but Claudiano is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Claudiano is looking to control Morrison Jr.'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away.
Claudiano is trying to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (18) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Claudiano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morrison Jr.'s guard! Nice work there by Claudiano! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (7) vs (18) Morrison Jr.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stays in close to Morrison Jr.'s body and controls the position.
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to hit a switch here but Claudiano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison Jr. there! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (10) vs (18) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Claudiano is pushing down on Morrison Jr.'s leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison Jr. is fighting to maintain full guard but Claudiano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (13) vs (18) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to improve position but can't.
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Claudiano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrison Jr. is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is still trying to improve position.
Morrison Jr. felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Morrison Jr. is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 18 to 13.
David Morrison Jr. 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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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5415 p4p, 371 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1203 p4p, 132 weight class). Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matvey Pavlov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Claudiano closes the distance and pushes Pavlov back into the cage.
Claudiano has picked Pavlov up - he's going for a ride! Claudiano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform us that Pavlov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano'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.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov working for a triangle but Claudiano defends it easily.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov has an active guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Claudiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (0) Pavlov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Claudiano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
Claudiano prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Claudiano stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Claudiano has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov has an active guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has his feet on Claudiano's thighs here. He's pushed Claudiano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Claudiano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5166 p4p, 486 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 5372 p4p, 492 weight class). Tisoaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Festivo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Tisoaka against the cage.
Claudiano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claudiano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tisoaka regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Tisoaka
Tisoaka 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.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (0) Tisoaka
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is trying to get an arm triangle but Tisoaka is defending well.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
Tisoaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tisoaka keeps working.
Claudiano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is looking to regain half guard here but Claudiano keeps moving and retains side control.
Claudiano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tisoaka regains half guard.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is looking to pass Tisoaka's guard but actually Tisoaka recovers to full guard.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Tisoaka is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Claudiano postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tisoaka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (5) vs (2) Tisoaka
Tisoaka postures up.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling from the top position.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tisoaka postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tisoaka trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Tisoaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claudiano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tisoaka is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claudiano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tisoaka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (7) vs (2) Tisoaka
Tisoaka trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Tisoaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano drops back looking for a leg! Tisoaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tisoaka manages to kick Claudiano off! Claudiano jumps back into Tisoaka's guard.
Tisoaka trying to control the position.
Claudiano advances to half guard.
Tisoaka has his hands clasped together around Claudiano's back. He's all about the action.
Tisoaka is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tisoaka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (7) vs (4) Tisoaka
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claudiano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (9) vs (4) Tisoaka
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Tisoaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tisoaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Tisoaka trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (12) vs (4) Tisoaka
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Tisoaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Tisoaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano tries for a kimura but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tries for a kimura but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Claudiano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tisoaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tisoaka is doing well to control the position and prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tisoaka 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: Claudiano (12) vs (6) Tisoaka
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano is trying to keep Tisoaka in close.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tisoaka has passed into half guard!
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
The defeated Katuro Tisoaka had this to say: 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7068 p4p, 552 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4985 p4p, 476 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 4 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano has managed to clinch.
Claudiano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to control.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki 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.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki has his hands on Claudiano's head, controlling the position.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano pushing down on Aoki 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Claudiano is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Claudiano has moved into half guard.
Claudiano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't control as he wanted to and Aoki manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Claudiano is thwarting Aoki 's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Aoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki has a hand on Claudiano's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Claudiano takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Claudiano controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Aoki regains half guard.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki 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: Aoki (2) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano is staying active underneath Aoki , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claudiano is pressing down on Aoki 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Aoki stands and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki taking a breather here.
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki working away.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claudiano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
Claudiano is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 7391 p4p, 555 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4960 p4p, 474 weight class). Waldo Claudiano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 16 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Officer has Claudiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Officer has Claudiano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Officer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claudiano tumbling to the mat - Officer dives into Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Claudiano
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Officer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano has control of Officer's left arm, preventing Officer from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Officer'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.
Claudiano 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Officer pushes down on Claudiano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Officer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Officer pulls his head out easily.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Claudiano wants to control but Officer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.
Officer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Officer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Officer pulls his head out easily.
Claudiano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer fails to take his opponent's back.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Officer fails to move to back control.
Claudiano working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano keeps trying to improve his position.
Officer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Officer content just to control the position here.
Officer looking to control but Claudiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer looking to control but Claudiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer controlling from mount.
Officer avoids the attempt from Claudiano to control.
Claudiano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer not doing much here.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Officer's head to control him but Officer postures up.
Officer prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Officer is controlling the pace.
Claudiano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Officer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Officer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (5) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano gets his hands free as Officer looks to control.
Claudiano looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Officer right now.
Claudiano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer tries to escape but Claudiano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to break Officer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Officer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Claudiano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Claudiano doesn't have the hooks in and Officer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (7) vs (4) Claudiano
Officer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Claudiano for as long as he can get away with.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Officer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claudiano 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.
Officer stays in close to Claudiano's body and controls the position.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Officer trying to control the pace.
Officer continues to stall.
Officer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (10) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano wants to control but Officer is having none of it.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claudiano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Claudiano has given up his back here. Will Officer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (13) vs (4) Claudiano
Officer controls the action.
Claudiano trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Claudiano is trying to break free.
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Claudiano tries to escape but Officer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Claudiano doesn't escape.
Officer controlling well, preventing Claudiano from escaping the position.
Officer controls the position.
Claudiano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Officer tries to keep control of the position but Claudiano is staying busy.
Claudiano is in bad spot here.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Officer manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer controlling the position well here. Claudiano rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Claudiano right now.
Claudiano just trying to survive but Officer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Officer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Claudiano.
More hug and hope from Officer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer'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.
Claudiano tries to escape the position.
Officer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Claudiano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is holding onto Officer's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Claudiano is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Officer.
Officer avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
Officer keeps control of the position as Claudiano tries to break free.
I would not like to be Claudiano right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer is not going to allow Claudiano to sit and survive in this position.
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer is trying to stick to Claudiano's back but Claudiano is turning into Officer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Officer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Claudiano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (13) vs (6) Claudiano
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer is trying to control the position but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano stays in close to Officer's body and controls the position.
Officer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Claudiano has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (13) vs (9) Claudiano
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Claudiano working away.
Officer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Claudiano's best efforts.
Officer wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano content to control rather than advance.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Claudiano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Officer is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claudiano being controlled here momentarily.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Officer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (15) vs (9) Claudiano
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Police Officer retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Police Officer thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4870 p4p, 456 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 6204 p4p, 506 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 15 wins and 9 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano moves into the clinch.
Shui gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Shui
Shui is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano'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.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui lying in Claudiano's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Claudiano decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Shui taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4686 p4p, 441 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 5830 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 15 wins and 8 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aoki regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Aoki
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Claudiano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoki ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Claudiano (2) vs (4) Aoki
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is letting Aoki control him for a moment.
Claudiano is not content to let Aoki control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Aoki 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.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claudiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Claudiano is having none of it.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (2) vs (7) Aoki
Claudiano wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but Claudiano doesn't allow it.
Aoki avoids the attempt from Claudiano to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Claudiano is squirming around nicely.
Aoki fails to move to back control.
Aoki prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is squirming around, avoiding Aoki 's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Claudiano working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aoki tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Claudiano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Claudiano tries to improve his position but instead Aoki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (2) vs (10) Aoki
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to escape the position.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Claudiano pushed the leg off.
Claudiano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki 's guard. Nice work there by Claudiano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (10) Aoki
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Claudiano has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Claudiano manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (7) vs (10) Aoki
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Claudiano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (7) vs (12) Aoki
Claudiano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano 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: Claudiano (9) vs (12) Aoki
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Claudiano wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aoki for as long as he can get away with.
Claudiano'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.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Claudiano is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Claudiano wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 12 to 9.
Shinya Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 5107 p4p, 194 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4412 p4p, 176 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claudiano wants the takedown. Aoki is fighting it off but Claudiano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aoki 's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Claudiano
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Claudiano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano pushes down on Aoki 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to hit a switch here but Claudiano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Claudiano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to push Aoki 's head away but Aoki is holding on tight.
Claudiano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aoki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aoki shrugs it off.
Claudiano is trying to control here but Aoki has managed to regain half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Aoki looking to control but Claudiano passes into half guard.
Aoki is controlling Claudiano's trapped leg to prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Claudiano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki '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.
Claudiano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Claudiano eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Claudiano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki ! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Claudiano
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Claudiano looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki tries to improve his position but Claudiano has taken his back! Claudiano has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aoki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Claudiano pushes Aoki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4383 p4p, 175 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 6097 p4p, 214 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 14 wins and 7 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vincent gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Claudiano 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.
Vincent has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claudiano regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Vincent
Vincent pushes down on Claudiano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Vincent is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claudiano wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Vincent
Vincent avoids the attempt from Claudiano to control.
Claudiano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Vincent is controlling well.
Vincent trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to keep Vincent in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claudiano working for submissions but it's allowed Vincent to get to half guard.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vincent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vincent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vincent pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (8) Vincent
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
Claudiano is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano 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: Claudiano (2) vs (8) Vincent
Claudiano is pushing down on Vincent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vincent is fighting to maintain full guard but Claudiano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Claudiano moves into full mount! Vincent won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (8) Vincent
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vincent is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vincent is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (5) vs (10) Vincent
Claudiano is controlling Vincent's posture.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano is trying to hold Vincent in close to prevent damage but Vincent has managed to pass into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vincent in particular looking to stall.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vincent wants to pass to mount but Claudiano is defending the position.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to control Vincent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Vincent postures up.
Claudiano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vincent uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (13) Vincent
Claudiano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.
Vincent passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (16) Vincent
Vincent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claudiano is looking to escape.
Claudiano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano is looking to improve his position but Vincent isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 16 to 5.
After winning the bout, Vinnie Vincent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2588 p4p, 99 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4390 p4p, 175 weight class). Waldo Claudiano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey clinches up with Claudiano and pushes him back against the cage.
Claudiano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Claudiano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claudiano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Joey keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Claudiano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Joey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Claudiano has cracked it and Joey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Claudiano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3935 p4p, 152 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4305 p4p, 138 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 28 wins and 7 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is trying is best to control the position here.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski postures up.
Claudiano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Claudiano has an active guard here but Kuklinski has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuklinski prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Claudiano is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Claudiano won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claudiano is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski pushes down on Claudiano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuklinski is controlling the pace.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claudiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuklinski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
Kuklinski trying to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claudiano tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
Claudiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuklinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Claudiano is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kuklinski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claudiano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuklinski working away.
Kuklinski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claudiano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (7) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski looking to control but Claudiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuklinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Claudiano is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kuklinski tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Claudiano regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claudiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Claudiano controlling the position well.
Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claudiano is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Claudiano is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
Claudiano gets back to full guard.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuklinski trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (12) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claudiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Kuklinski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claudiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski wants to advance to full mount but Claudiano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kuklinski passes Claudiano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Claudiano is trying is best to control the position here.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski controlling the position from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano stops Kuklinski from passing to mount.
Claudiano is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski swings around for an armbar but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (2) Claudiano
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Claudiano trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (17) vs (2) Claudiano
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano controlling Kuklinski's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Joey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Claudiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joey. #CL2#
Claudiano darts in and clinches Joey up against the cage.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joey blocking some punches.
Joey taking a breather.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano blocks a body shot from Joey.
Joey blocking some punches.
A short right from Claudiano.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claudiano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Joey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joey is defending well.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Joey.
Joey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey lands a body shot.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Claudiano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Joey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Claudiano being controlled here momentarily.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Joey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Joey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joey wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano not doing much here.
Joey trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claudiano scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Claudiano lands with a hook. Joey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Claudiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joey under the eye.
Claudiano tried to score with a low kick but Joey checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joey but Joey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudiano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Claudiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joey is out of range.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joey throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Claudiano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Claudiano throws a jab when Joey was well out of range.
Joey scores with a hook to the body. Claudiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Joey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.
Joey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Joey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Joey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claudiano's guard.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Claudiano looking to control.
Joey 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.
Claudiano has control of Joey's left arm, preventing Joey from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Claudiano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Claudiano feints and as Joey raises his hands in defense, Claudiano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Claudiano is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving. #T3#
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Claudiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joey postures up and lands a big shot to Claudiano's brow.
Joey preventing the sweep.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joey throws a big elbow that misses.
Claudiano working a defensive guard but Joey passes into half guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joey wants to free his trapped foot but Claudiano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Waldo Claudiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Claudiano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Joey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Claudiano sprawls well initially but Joey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Joey 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.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Claudiano keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Claudiano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joey connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Joey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Claudiano is trying to defend but Joey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joey advances position into side control!
Joey trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey wants to take a breather but Claudiano manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Joey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sloppy strikes from Joey. Those never looked like landing.
Claudiano feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Claudiano stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Claudiano is not content to let Joey control the position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joey taking a breather here.
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano regains half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there. #T3#
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano 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.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey passes into half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey had his way with Waldo Claudiano in that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A punch combination from Joey misses.
Joey cracks a nice hook into Claudiano's ribs.
Claudiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joey misses with a body kick.
Tribbiani Joey is winning the standup battle so far.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab.
Claudiano misses with a hook. Joey ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Joey.
A punch combination from Joey misses. #TD2#
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Joey's guard.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Claudiano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Claudiano postures up.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Claudiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Claudiano eats them both and turns towards Joey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claudiano fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claudiano sprawls and moves away.
Claudiano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Claudiano misses with a hook.
Joey throws a series of strikes that have Claudiano backpedaling.
#CL2#
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Joey.
Nice body punch from Joey - that landed with a thud.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Joey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano. #T3#
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Joey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Joey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Joey trying to land knees to the body.
Joey tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joey struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Joey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards. #T4#
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a body shot.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Joey blocks it.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Claudiano is rocked!
Joey blocking some punches.
Claudiano is still on wobbly legs! Can Joey finish him?
Joey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Joey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano avoiding damage as Joey throws knees to the body.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Joey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Claudiano with a big uppercut! Claudiano tries to clinch up but Joey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Claudiano to the mat! Claudiano covers up and Joey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tribbiani Joey!
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 4837 p4p, 454 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3690 p4p, 314 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 10 wins and 4 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Officer clinches with his opponent.
Officer has hold of one of Claudiano's legs. Claudiano is fighting the takedown attempt but Officer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Officer is proving a slippery customer.
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Claudiano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano wants to sweep here but Officer controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano looking to control but Officer passes into half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Officer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer not doing much here.
Claudiano wants to control but Officer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Officer in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Officer is now in half guard.
Claudiano desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Officer is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Claudiano wants to control the action here but instead Officer manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (0) Claudiano
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Officer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Officer is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano regains half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Officer is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Officer pulls his head out easily.
Officer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claudiano seems keen to control Officer's posture.
Officer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claudiano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Officer has managed to get both his arms back between Claudiano's legs - danger averted.
Claudiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to sweep but instead, Officer has passed into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Officer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (8) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Officer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Officer (10) vs (0) Claudiano
Officer wants to take Claudiano's back but he can't do it this time.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Officer moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Officer (13) vs (0) Claudiano
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the hands but Officer breaks the grip.
Claudiano is in bad spot here.
Officer avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
Claudiano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Officer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Claudiano tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
Claudiano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
Officer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Claudiano trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano keeping hold of Officer's head, controlling as best he can.
Claudiano trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Officer pulls his head out easily.
Claudiano is looking to get back to full guard here but Officer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (16) vs (0) Claudiano
Officer controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer working away.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the position well.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Officer is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Officer is thwarting Claudiano's attempts to control the position.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Officer is controlling the pace.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Police Officer made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3674 p4p, 312 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 944 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavlov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 12 wins and 5 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano has picked Pavlov up - he's going for a ride! Claudiano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claudiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claudiano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Claudiano (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Claudiano is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Claudiano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
I really don't envy Claudiano right now.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Claudiano from escaping the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Pavlov is hanging on to Claudiano's back as he tries to escape.
Claudiano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Claudiano trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform us that Pavlov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
Claudiano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Claudiano from escaping the position.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Claudiano looks to control.
Claudiano staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Claudiano needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Claudiano trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Claudiano tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov working for the choke.
Claudiano is trying to break free.
Pavlov is persistently looking for the submission but Claudiano is defending it well.
Claudiano staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Claudiano fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to break free.
Claudiano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Claudiano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Claudiano is now in Pavlov's guard. A big mistake from Pavlov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov 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.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but Pavlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claudiano to get the leverage.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano forces his way into half guard.
Claudiano is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Claudiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov working for submissions but it's allowed Claudiano to get to half guard.
Claudiano prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Claudiano is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Claudiano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Claudiano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Pavlov regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov controlling Claudiano's posture.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov has his foot on Claudiano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claudiano works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Claudiano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (13) vs (4) Pavlov
Claudiano trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 710 p4p, 96 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3621 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Jeremy Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano clinches up against the cage.
Sullivan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claudiano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sullivan to the mat. Sullivan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sullivan (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Sullivan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Claudiano has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (5) Claudiano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Sullivan's face as Claudiano controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Sullivan struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is trying to get an arm triangle but Sullivan is defending well.
Claudiano wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Claudiano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sullivan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (2) vs (5) Claudiano
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Sullivan keeps him under control.
Claudiano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sullivan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sullivan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sullivan (2) vs (9) Claudiano
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy Sullivan right now.
Claudiano is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sullivan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sullivan for a finish.
Claudiano is controlling the position but Sullivan somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (2) vs (12) Claudiano
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan is trying to reverse the position but instead Claudiano has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sullivan (2) vs (15) Claudiano
Claudiano is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sullivan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 1166 p4p, 137 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3614 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca comes to the cage accompanied by Carthage. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Waldo Claudiano enters the cage!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Hannibal Barca! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barca pulls Claudiano into guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Barca 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.
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily.
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca looking for a sweep. Not yet Barca, not yet.
Claudiano trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Barca 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: Barca (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Barca is very close to passing his half guard.
Barca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claudiano defends it well.
Claudiano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barca trying to advance position but Claudiano counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca postures up.
Barca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barca escapes and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Barca goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Claudiano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barca but great work by Claudiano. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barca (5) vs (4) Claudiano
Barca is trying to get back to half guard.
Barca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barca wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (7) Claudiano
Barca is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barca is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barca is looking to escape.
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Claudiano with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barca gets back to half guard.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Barca is having none of it.
Claudiano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barca is defending against the submission attempts here by Claudiano.
Barca preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the pace.
Claudiano prevents Barca from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Barca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca gets back to full guard.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barca working for a triangle but Claudiano defends it easily.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Barca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barca can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Barca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claudiano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (10) Claudiano
Barca tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is staying tight to Barca's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barca is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Talu's Boxing Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Claudiano laying and praying for a moment but Barca takes advantage and regains half guard.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Barca defends the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Claudiano moves into full mount! Barca won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (13) Claudiano
Barca is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Claudiano tries to take his opponent's back but Barca turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barca (7) vs (13) Claudiano
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barca (7) vs (15) Claudiano
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
Claudiano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barca keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barca is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barca is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barca has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barca (9) vs (15) Claudiano
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 15 to 9.
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3016 p4p, 71 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3455 p4p, 83 weight class). Schmeiser's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, David vs Monsanto. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano stalling.
Schmeiser regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Schmeiser is looking for a triangle here but Claudiano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (5) Claudiano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claudiano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schmeiser is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schmeiser is working hard here to advance position.
Schmeiser trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Schmeiser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Claudiano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmeiser is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schmeiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser moves into full guard.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Claudiano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
Claudiano won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeiser looking to control.
Claudiano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schmeiser's guard.
Schmeiser wants to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmeiser avoid being mounted?
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but Schmeiser defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Schmeiser moves into full guard.
Schmeiser pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser'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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser managing to control the position.
Claudiano trying to control but Schmeiser is working from the bottom.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeiser 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: Schmeiser (2) vs (5) Claudiano
Schmeiser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schmeiser passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (5) Claudiano
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stops Schmeiser from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Schmeiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Schmeiser tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Schmeiser is really struggling to control Claudiano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schmeiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schmeiser is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmeiser content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (5) Claudiano
Schmeiser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmeiser content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (11) vs (5) Claudiano
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.
Claudiano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Schmeiser sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control from Claudiano's half guard. Claudiano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schmeiser trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Schmeiser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (7) Claudiano
Schmeiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
Schmeiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Schmeiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claudiano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schmeiser is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Percy Schmeiser really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22155 p4p, 165 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3346 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano rushes Mendes and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mendes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claudiano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mendes to the mat. Mendes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes 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.
Mendes pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes controlling Claudiano's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes is pulling down on Claudiano's head to control his posture.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Mendes is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes is looking to sweep but instead, Claudiano has passed into half guard.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Claudiano is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Claudiano 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control here.
Claudiano prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendes is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendes is trying to control but Claudiano manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendes 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.
Claudiano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mendes trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (8) Claudiano
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Mendes tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Mendes reaches up to try and control the position but Claudiano seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mendes rolls and tries to escape and now Claudiano has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (0) vs (11) Claudiano
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano has the hooks in. Mendes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Claudiano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mendes doesn't escape.
Mendes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Claudiano's guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (11) Claudiano
Mendes 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.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano looking to control.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
Claudiano pulls Mendes in to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (13) Claudiano
Mendes 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Claudiano passes into half guard.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Mendes tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano slows the pace down in half guard.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
It looks like Claudiano 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.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard but Claudiano has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (2) vs (16) Claudiano
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniello Pablo (ranked 3731 p4p, 315 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3163 p4p, 275 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Daniello Pablo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pablo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Claudiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pablo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pablo (0) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to reverse the position.
Pablo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pablo (2) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano trying to hold on to Pablo's head to control him but Pablo postures up.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Pablo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pablo is stalling here. Claudiano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pablo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Claudiano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pablo (2) vs (8) Claudiano
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
You can see the frustration on Pablo's face as Claudiano controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claudiano taking a breather here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo is working hard here to advance position.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to bench press Claudiano off him but Claudiano keeps the position.
Claudiano 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 Pablo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Claudiano 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.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo is letting Claudiano control him for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Pablo is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pablo holds on to Claudiano's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano just content to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Claudiano.
Pablo is looking to reverse the position.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Claudiano controls the position from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano working away.
Pablo sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pablo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Claudiano works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (11) Claudiano
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pablo seems a little lost for a moment, as Claudiano dominates the positioning.
Pablo tries to bench press Claudiano off him but Claudiano keeps the position.
Pablo trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano staying calm.
Pablo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Pablo trying to control here.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pablo is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pablo is looking to get back to full guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (14) Claudiano
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is being controlled here.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pablo avoid being mounted?
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (17) Claudiano
Pablo tries to improve position but can't.
Pablo is being controlled here.
Claudiano is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo seems a little lost for a moment, as Claudiano dominates the positioning.
Pablo tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano controls the position.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 17 to 2.
Daniello Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'. |
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2901 p4p, 326 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2814 p4p, 319 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Joey.
Joey stops a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
Joey has clasped his hands together around Claudiano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Claudiano (0) vs (4) Joey
Joey tries for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Claudiano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey controlling from side mount.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Claudiano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Claudiano is being controlled here.
Joey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano seems a little lost for a moment, as Joey dominates the positioning.
Joey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Claudiano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joey's guard! Nice work there by Claudiano! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (4) Joey
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joey wants to control the position but Claudiano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position well.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey has his hands clasped together around Claudiano's back. He's all about the action.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Claudiano seems content to control.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Joey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Claudiano is staying active.
Joey keeping hold of Claudiano's head, controlling as best he can.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Claudiano won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (6) Joey
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling Joey's posture.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Joey 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.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey 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.
Joey forces his way into half guard.
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Joey postures up.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the action in half guard but Claudiano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joey is just content to waste time from the top position. Claudiano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey content to stall in guard here.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to move into half guard but instead Claudiano has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (6) Joey
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joey looking to control.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 6 to 4.
Tribbiani Joey 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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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2854 p4p, 316 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2521 p4p, 276 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Masa Wasa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa gets a double leg takedown into Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is pushing down on Claudiano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claudiano is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasa is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Wasa is looking for a kimura here.
Claudiano is doing well to control the position and prevent Wasa from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa tries to push Claudiano's head away but Claudiano is holding on tight.
Wasa fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Claudiano is now in Wasa's guard. A big mistake from Wasa there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (5) Wasa
Claudiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Claudiano passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claudiano prevents Wasa from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is taking a breather. Wasa 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.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa 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: Claudiano (2) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (2) vs (10) Wasa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to advance to Claudiano's back.
Claudiano tries to control Wasa's body but Wasa pushes him off. Claudiano squirms to his side and now Wasa has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Claudiano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasa.
Wasa avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Claudiano tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Claudiano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wasa working for a choke but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is riding his opponent, not letting Claudiano buck him off.
Wasa gets his hands free as Claudiano looks to control.
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Claudiano trying to control but not successfully.
Wasa looking to break Claudiano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Claudiano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano 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 Wasa gets his way!
Claudiano breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (13) Wasa
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano'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.
Claudiano stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Wasa trying to control here.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa trying to control here.
Wasa wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (7) vs (13) Wasa
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
Wasa trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Wasa sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but Claudiano has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (10) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa is letting Claudiano control him for a moment.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 10.
Masa Wasa is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Masa Wasa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 459 p4p, 58 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2646 p4p, 284 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Camatta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Claudiano defends it nicely.
Claudiano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Camatta with that takedown attempt.
Camatta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
Camatta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Claudiano's thigh. Claudiano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claudiano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano has control of Camatta's left arm, preventing Camatta from doing any damage.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camatta trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Claudiano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camatta controlling from the top position.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Camatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camatta is taking a breather. Claudiano 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.
Camatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claudiano defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but Claudiano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camatta to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta'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.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claudiano defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camatta in particular looking to stall.
Camatta tries to pass to full mount but Claudiano defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
Camatta 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.
Camatta trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Claudiano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Camatta 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.
Camatta looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Claudiano
Camatta being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Camatta wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Camatta working a defensive guard but Claudiano manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (2) vs (5) Claudiano
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
Claudiano controlling the position.
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Camatta trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Camatta is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to bench press Claudiano off him but Claudiano keeps the position.
Claudiano taking a breather here.
Camatta is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Camatta is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 5 to 2. Waldo Claudiano retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 3830 p4p, 387 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2583 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Officer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Claudiano to the ground. Officer is now in Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
Officer 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.
Officer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (0) Claudiano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Officer trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Claudiano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Officer but great work by Claudiano. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (5) vs (4) Claudiano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano happy to just control the position for now.
Officer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claudiano staying calm.
Officer is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano staying calm.
Officer is looking to reverse the position.
Claudiano moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Officer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Officer is trying to get back to half guard.
Officer is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer is looking to reverse the position.
Officer is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
Officer is trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano controlling the position from side mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer is trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano controlling the position from side mount.
Officer tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano just content to control the position.
Officer is looking to regain half guard here but Claudiano keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer is being controlled here.
Officer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Claudiano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (7) Claudiano
Officer is working to get back to half guard.
Officer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Officer is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Officer (5) vs (10) Claudiano
Officer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Claudiano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Claudiano's guard. Nice work there by Officer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (7) vs (10) Claudiano
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer is fighting to break Claudiano's control of his arms but Claudiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Claudiano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Officer has gone for a leg lock! Claudiano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Officer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (7) vs (12) Claudiano
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Officer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Officer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to improve his position but instead Claudiano has moved into half guard.
Officer is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Officer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Claudiano has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (7) vs (15) Claudiano
Claudiano controls the position.
Officer tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Officer wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Officer tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
Officer gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is controlling the pace.
Officer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Claudiano pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (7) vs (18) Claudiano
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claudiano moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Officer (7) vs (21) Claudiano
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Officer right now.
Claudiano has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Officer's body.
Claudiano keeps control of the position as Officer tries to break free.
Claudiano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Officer doesn't escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer can't escape the position.
Officer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (7) vs (24) Claudiano
Officer tries to control the position but Claudiano now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (7) vs (27) Claudiano
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer tries to escape but Claudiano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 27 to 7.
Waldo Claudiano is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 64: Platinum
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Claudiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escrima missing with a left hand there. Claudiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claudiano throws a lazy uppercut
and Escrima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Claudiano moves away from the strike by Escrima.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Claudiano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escrima avoids the head kick by Claudiano.
A clash of legs there as Escrima blocks the low kick.
Escrima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escrima has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Claudiano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Escrima slaps away a takedown attempt from Claudiano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Claudiano clinches.
Escrima lands a shoulder strike.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escrima or not.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
#T1#
Escrima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Escrima prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Escrima swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escrima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claudiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Escrima is pressed up against the cage. Claudiano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escrima down to the mat. Escrima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Claudiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Claudiano slips a jab from Escrima.
Escrima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab.
Claudiano takes one on the button.
Escrima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Claudiano forces Escrima back against the cage and clinches.
Claudiano can't get the takedown.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
A right hand to the body from Escrima.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Escrima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escrima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
A shot in the inside from Escrima.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escrima swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Claudiano.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Escrima controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Escrima.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Escrima fails to land.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima gets underhooks to prevent Claudiano's takedown attempt.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escrima working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Escrima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Escrima's head.
Escrima throws a head punch that misses.
Escrima misses with the head strike.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Escrima lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Escrima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Escrima.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Escrima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Claudiano. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Escrima.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Escrima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Escrima fails to land.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escrimas head.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Escrima throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Claudiano digs a right hand underneath Escrima's ribcage. Escrima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiano tries to work over Escrima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano pushes Escrima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano looking for a takedown.
Escrima tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Escrima back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Escrima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Escrima clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima.
Miguel Escrima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claudiano lands a shot to the body.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Escrima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escrima struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Escrima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano wants to take the fight to the mat but Escrima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Claudiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Escrima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escrima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiano.
Escrima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima digs a right hand underneath Claudiano's ribcage. Claudiano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escrima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escrima lands with a short shot to the head.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escrima.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Escrima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
A short uppercut from Escrima. #T2#
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Claudiano has Escrima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escrima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Escrima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
Escrima gets underhooks to prevent Claudiano's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
#TD#
Claudiano lands a takedown into guard.
Claudiano chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Escrima looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily.
#SUB2#
Escrima has his foot on Claudiano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claudiano works his way back into a safe position though.
Claudiano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Claudiano stands up over Escrima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Escrima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Claudiano has passed into half guard!
Escrima tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Escrima defending well.
Escrima has hold of Claudiano's hands but Claudiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Escrima tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Escrima looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Escrima manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Escrima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Claudiano is working Escrima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano won't allow Escrima to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Escrima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Waldo Claudiano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Claudiano clinches up against the cage.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claudiano has Escrima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escrima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claudiano tries to work over Escrima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escrima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Claudiano.
Escrima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
Escrima blocking some punches.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Escrima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Escrima lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano gets through Escrima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escrima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Escrima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Escrima.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escrima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima tries a body shot but Claudiano blocks it.
Escrima misses with the head strike.
Escrima pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano. #TD#
Claudiano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escrima is not content to let Claudiano control the position.#SUB2#
Escrima looking for submissions off his back.
Escrima is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Claudiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano stalling.
Escrima is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escrima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Escrima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escrima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB2#
Escrima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.#SUB2#
Escrima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Claudiano is defending well. Escrima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Claudiano has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Escrima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Escrima!
Miguel Escrima 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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KAMIKAZE 62: Punk
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Claudiano.
#CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Rowanda can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rowanda.
Rowanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Rowanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano pushes Rowanda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Rowanda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Rowanda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rowanda struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rowanda can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Rowanda landing knees to the body.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rowanda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rowanda working aggressively here.
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rowanda.
Rowanda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands a shot to the body.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Rowanda avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano avoids a wild elbow strike from Rowanda.
Rowanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda scores with a shoulder strike.
Claudiano lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claudiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Rowanda controls the action.
Rowanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rowanda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Claudiano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rowanda lands an elbow just above Claudiano 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rowanda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rowanda backwards.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Claudiano. #T2#
Rowanda stops a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Claudiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head.
Rowanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Claudiano.
Rowanda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rowanda.
Claudiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Rowanda's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rowanda.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano lands a right hand.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Rowanda avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Rowanda lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Rowanda trying to land knees to the body.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rowanda lands an elbow that stopped Claudiano in his tracks for a moment.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Rowanda working aggressively here.
Rowanda lands an uppercut.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Rowanda has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Rowanda tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claudiano.
A body shot lands from Claudiano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Claudiano. #TD#
Claudiano tightens his grip and picks Rowanda up, before dumping him to the ground. Rowanda manages to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claudiano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowanda has his hands on Claudiano's head, controlling the position.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Claudiano drops back looking for a leg! Rowanda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rowanda manages to kick Claudiano off! Claudiano jumps back into Rowanda's guard.
Claudiano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Claudiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Claudiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rowanda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rowanda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rowanda slips a jab from Claudiano.
Rowanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Claudiano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Claudiano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rowanda throws a wild body kick that Claudiano sees coming a mile off.
Rowanda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Claudiano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Claudiano slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Rowanda blocks the leg kick.
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown but Rowanda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Claudiano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rowanda defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Claudiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Claudiano.#T1#
A big right from Rowanda misses.
Rowanda throws a push kick but Claudiano slaps the foot to one side.
Claudiano tests Rowanda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Claudiano pushes Rowanda up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Claudiano.
Rowanda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rowanda misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Rowanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rowanda misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano is leaning against Rowanda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Rowanda backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowanda.
Claudiano lands with a light punch inside.
Claudiano wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rowanda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Claudiano.
Rowanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rowanda tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Rowanda back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Rowanda avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Rowanda blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rowanda or not.
Rowanda struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rowanda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiano's brow.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Claudiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowanda can do to turn this around?
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano gets through Rowanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Rowanda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Claudiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claudiano pushes Rowanda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Claudiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claudiano digs a right hand underneath Rowanda's ribcage. Rowanda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rowanda is breathing heavily.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Claudiano on the inside.
Claudiano prevents a body shot from Rowanda.
Claudiano lands a body shot.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Claudiano pushes Rowanda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano is working for takedown but Rowanda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Claudiano lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Claudiano lands a body shot.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Rowanda backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiano.
A short right from Claudiano on the inside.
Rowanda throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Claudiano has picked Rowanda up - he's going for a ride! Claudiano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Claudiano seems content to control.
Claudiano drops an elbow to the side of Rowanda's head.
Claudiano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rowanda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rowanda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Claudiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claudiano.
Claudiano ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
Rowanda throws a good cross that connects.
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown but Rowanda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Claudiano gets a double leg takedown into Rowanda's guard.
Rowanda is looking to stand back up but Claudiano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rowanda. #REVB#
Claudiano working over Rowanda with some ground and pound. Rowanda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Claudiano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rowanda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Rowanda is defending the position. #T1#
Claudiano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claudiano throwing shots but Rowanda is blocking nicely.
Rowanda is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rowanda trying to control here.
Claudiano working Rowanda over with strikes.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rowanda moves into full guard.
Riaq Rowanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claudiano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Rowanda keeps moving.
Rowanda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rowanda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano seems keen to control Rowanda's posture.
Claudiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rowanda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Waldo Claudiano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Claudiano is pulling down on Rowanda's head. It's preventing any offense from Rowanda, at least for the moment.
Rowanda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowanda is fighting to break Claudiano's control of his arms but Claudiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rowanda throws a lazy right hand but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claudiano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Claudiano lands with a shot to the body.
Claudiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rowanda.
Waldo Claudiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rowanda with a hook.#T4#
Claudiano blocks a jab.
Rowanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rowanda misses with a wild body shot.
Rowanda drops his hands momentarily and Claudiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rowanda throws an overhand right that lands on Claudiano's shoulder, as Claudiano tries to avoid the shot.
Rowanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Claudiano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rowanda!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowanda is looking to regain half guard here but Claudiano keeps moving and retains side control.
Claudiano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rowanda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldo Claudiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claudiano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
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Event:
C25: Lu vs Cage
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Claudiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shot fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Shot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Claudiano!
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claudiano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Shot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Claudiano's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shot trying to control the position but Claudiano is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Claudiano is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Claudiano tries to buck Shot off but Shot is having none of it.#SUB2#
Shot swings around for an armbar but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shot's guard.#SUB2#
Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shot is trying to control the position but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shot wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Shot wants to control the position but Claudiano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shot is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Shot taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
Shot gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Shot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Claudiano has moved into half guard.
Shot is not content to let Claudiano control the position.#T3#
Shot wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Shot is keeping him busy.
Claudiano slips a nice elbow through Shot's hands, connecting with Shot's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shot trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Shot wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Shot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Claudiano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Claudiano is in close to Shot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano won't allow Shot to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Shot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Claudiano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Claudiano takes a swing at Shot's ribcage but misses.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Claudiano throws a shot from downtown. Shot moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Shot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano lands a nice looking body shot.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Claudiano ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot throws a hook to the side of Claudiano's head but Claudiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body. Shot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Claudiano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a light punch inside.
Claudiano tries to work over Shot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Shot uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Claudiano has hold of one of Shot's legs. Shot is fighting the takedown attempt but Claudiano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Claudiano wants to sweep here but Shot controlling him for the moment.
Shot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shot is fighting to break Claudiano's control of his arms but Claudiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shot lands a couple of elbows.
Claudiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shot manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Claudiano connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Claudiano connects with a couple of short punches.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Claudiano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shot has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Claudiano is looking to defend but Shot has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Claudiano! Shot pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Claudiano taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sebastian Shot!
An out of breath Sebastian Shot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Claudiano throws a wild body kick that Ohchooto sees coming a mile off.
Claudiano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ohchooto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ohchooto lands a high kick!
Ohchooto lands a leg kick that knocks Claudiano off balance momentarily.
Claudiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ohchooto drops his hands momentarily and Claudiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Claudiano scores with a nice strike.
Claudiano lands a glancing blow to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claudiano shoots in and drives through. Ohchooto sprawls well.
Claudiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohchooto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto connects with a jab.
Claudiano scores with the left hand. Ohchooto knows he should have avoided that one.
Ohchooto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.
Claudiano looks to land a combination but Ohchooto avoids it well.
Ohchooto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Claudiano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ohchooto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Ohchooto blocks an uppercut.
Ohchooto lands a hook that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Ohchooto blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Ohchooto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohchooto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ohchooto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claudiano pushes Ohchooto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohchooto gets through Claudiano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano wants to take the fight to the mat but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moses Ohchooto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Claudiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Claudiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Ohchooto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Claudiano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ohchooto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
#T3#
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohchooto lands a damaging elbow.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ohchooto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Claudiano managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Claudiano lands a left hand.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Claudiano can't get the takedown.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto lands a good knee to the midsection. Claudiano won't want to take too many of those.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Ohchooto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Claudiano looks winded!
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohchooto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohchooto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohchooto or not.
Claudiano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Claudiano avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moses Ohchooto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Claudiano tries to clinch
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Claudiano misses with a looping right.
Ohchooto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Claudiano tries to counter it with a takedown but Ohchooto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ohchooto walks into a left hand.
Claudiano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ohchooto defends it nicely.
Claudiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohchooto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Claudiano lands with a hook. Ohchooto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ohchooto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Claudiano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Claudiano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ohchooto sprawls well initially but Claudiano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Claudiano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claudiano throwing shots but Ohchooto is blocking nicely.
Ohchooto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Claudiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohchooto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claudiano.
Well, if Claudiano 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.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Ohchooto defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohchooto is concentrating on defense, preventing Claudiano from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Claudiano trying to control from Ohchooto's half guard. Ohchooto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ohchooto keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ohchooto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a shot from downtown. Claudiano moves away and avoids it.
Claudiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Claudiano throws a sloppy body shot
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Claudiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ohchooto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ohchooto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohchooto lands with a slapping head kick.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claudiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ohchooto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Ohchooto digs a good body shot into Claudiano's ribs.
Claudiano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ohchooto is fending him off so far but Claudiano persists. Nope, Ohchooto circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ohchooto misses its target.
Claudiano throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ohchooto misses the target.
Ohchooto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Claudiano to score with a decent uppercut.
Ohchooto throws a hook but Claudiano blocks it.
Claudiano wants to counter the offense by Ohchooto and move into the clinch position.
Claudiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Ohchooto closes the distance and pushes Claudiano back into the cage.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Claudiano is breathing heavily.
Claudiano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ohchooto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moses Ohchooto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ohchooto. #CUT#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Claudiano's face.
Ohchooto's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Ohchooto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ohchooto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Ohchooto is having none of it.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that half lands.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Claudiano swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Claudiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohchooto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Claudiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ohchooto scrambles back to his feet.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano scores with a jab to the body.
Ohchooto lands a head kick. Claudiano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohchooto.
#T1#
Ohchooto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Ohchooto keeps it at a distance.
Ohchooto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Claudiano just manages to avoid it.
Claudiano throws an off balance right hand
and Ohchooto counters with a body kick that stops Claudiano in his tracks momentarily.
Claudiano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Claudiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ohchooto instigates a clinch.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Ohchooto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Ohchooto blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ohchooto.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto stops a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto working aggressively here.
Claudiano managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohchooto. #T3#
Ohchooto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Claudiano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohchooto prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohchooto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Claudiano.
Ohchooto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Ohchooto lands with a light punch inside.
Ohchooto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Claudiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Claudiano managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohchooto crunches a lovely knee into Claudiano's ribcage.#T4#
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
Claudiano takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Claudiano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Claudiano blocks an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohchooto crunches a lovely knee into Claudiano's ribcage.
Ohchooto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Claudiano avoids it.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Ohchooto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ohchooto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!
After the big win, Moses Ohchooto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
C18: Gatsby vs Judea
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Pouko throws the left hand but Claudiano avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a leg kick which misses Pouko's front leg but catches the back leg as Pouko tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Claudiano misses.
Pouko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Claudiano back to the cage. Pouko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Claudiano throws a leg kick which misses Pouko's front leg but catches the back leg as Pouko tries to avoid it.
Pouko throws a combination. Claudiano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pouko takes a swing at Claudiano's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Pouko keeping control of the position.
Pouko has hold of Claudiano's hands but Claudiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Claudiano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Claudiano is nestled in close to Pouko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Pouko keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pouko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pouko is fighting to break Claudiano's control of his arms but Claudiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pouko throws a big elbow that misses.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Pouko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano is in trouble now - Pouko has advanced to mount!
Claudiano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pouko controlling his opponent. #T4#
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.
Pouko controlling his opponent.
Pouko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Claudiano is squirming around, avoiding Pouko's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano tries to lock up and control but Pouko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko wants to control the pace but Claudiano is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Claudiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Claudiano looks to land a left hand but Pouko moved out of range nicely.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claudiano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pouko lands a jab.
Waldo Claudiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Pouko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Claudiano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Claudiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pouko sprawls well. Pouko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Claudiano gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Pouko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Claudiano avoids it well.
Pouko misses with a hook
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Pouko's head but Pouko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pouko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Pouko's head but Pouko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Claudiano cracks the inside of Pouko's front leg.
Pouko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pouko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Claudiano has a takedown stuffed.
Pouko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Claudiano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Claudiano lands in his opponent's guard.
Pouko pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Pouko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano lands a couple of digs.
Pouko working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano looking to sit in guard and control but Pouko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Claudiano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pouko wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pouko is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pouko is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Claudiano 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.
Pouko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Claudiano throws a strike but Pouko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Claudiano advances position into side control!
Claudiano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Claudiano lands some shots froms side control.
Claudiano throws an elbow but Pouko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Claudiano remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Claudiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pouko misses with a hook. Claudiano ducked under it nicely.
Claudiano lands a nice shot that snaps Pouko's head back.
Pouko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Claudiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouko thuds a left hand into Claudiano's body.
Pouko looks to score with a jab to the body but Claudiano is just out of range.
Claudiano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Claudiano darts in looking for a takedown but Pouko gets double underhooks and turns Claudiano into the cage.
A jab from Pouko does it's job there.
Pouko lands a body shot.
Pouko misses with a series of wild punches.
Pouko misses with a hook. Claudiano ducked under it nicely.
Pouko walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Claudiano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pouko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pouko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Pouko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pouko misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Claudiano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano prevents Pouko from improving his position.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Pouko defends it. #T2#
Claudiano working Pouko over with strikes.
Pouko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claudiano.
Pouko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claudiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claudiano's back!
Claudiano rolls, trying to escape but Pouko keeps control of the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Claudiano as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pouko!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano trying to control the hands but Pouko breaks the grip.
Claudiano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pouko is working away from the top position though.
Pouko trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away. #T3##SUB#
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Pouko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Pouko's head to control him but Pouko postures up.
Nice strikes from Pouko there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano controlling the position well.
Claudiano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pouko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pouko's back!
Claudiano scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pouko is looking for a way out.
Pouko covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Pouko tries to escape the position.
Pouko wants to control his opponent's hands but Claudiano gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Waldo Claudiano.
I think Claudiano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
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Event:
C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A left lands for Gold.
Claudiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Claudiano throws a front kick aimed at Gold's knee but Gold avoids it well.
Claudiano digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
Claudiano walks into a left hand. #CL#
Claudiano clinches up against the cage.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
A shot in the inside from Claudiano.
Claudiano wants a takedown.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Claudiano looking for a takedown.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Claudiano tries to work over Gold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Gold.
Gold misses with some punches.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold working aggressively here.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Gold's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gold backwards. #TD#
Claudiano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gold is trying to keep an underhook but Claudiano manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Claudiano working Gold over with strikes.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gold is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Gold defends the submission attempt.
Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gold controlling the position for now.#T2#
Claudiano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gold!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claudiano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Claudiano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Claudiano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gold blocking the ground and pound.
Claudiano tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
Claudiano lands a big shot there that rocks Gold but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Claudiano thowing shots but they're missing.
Claudiano is stalling here but it's allowed Gold to get half guard.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gold defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claudiano is looking to advance position but Gold won't allow it.
Claudiano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Claudiano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano prevents Gold from improving his position.#SUB#
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gold defends it well.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Claudiano.
Claudiano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claudiano slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gold throws an off balance right hand
and Claudiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Claudiano.
Claudiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gold. Gold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Claudiano ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Claudiano swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Claudiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Claudiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Gold thuds his right hand into Claudiano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Claudiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Claudiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold clobbers Claudiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gold misses with a hook.
Claudiano with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claudiano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano tries to clinch up.
Claudiano has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gold. #T1#
Claudiano wants a takedown but no success here.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold stops a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Claudiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Gold.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold working aggressively here.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gold.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
A body shot lands from Claudiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano tries to work over Gold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold misses with some punches.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to work over Gold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Claudiano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gold prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Good body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Claudiano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano goes for a takedown attempt but Gold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gold scores with a nice strike.
Liquid Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Claudiano darts in and clinches Gold up against the cage.
Gold lands with a left to the head.
Claudiano tries to work over Gold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Claudiano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudiano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land. #T4#
Claudiano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Claudiano. #TD#
Claudiano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Claudiano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Claudiano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gold is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liquid Gold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Claudiano or perhaps it was just good defense by Gold, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Claudiano's head back.
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gold might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Claudiano ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Claudiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claudianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Claudiano misses
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gold. Gold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Claudiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano punishes Gold's body with a nice straight punch.
Claudiano throws out a leg kick but Gold moves out of range and Claudiano only half commits.
Claudiano scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Claudiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Claudiano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Claudiano is in Gold's guard.
Claudiano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Claudiano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Claudiano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Claudiano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Claudiano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gold managing to control the position.
Claudiano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claudiano walks into a straight right hand from Gold.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Claudiano looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.#T3#
Gold catches Claudiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Claudiano defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Gold circles away.
Claudiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Claudiano is out of range and Gold settles back down.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold slips a straight right by Claudiano.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Claudiano moved out of range nicely.
Claudiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gold.
Claudiano blocks a jab.#CL#
Claudiano rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Claudiano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Claudiano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Claudiano is working for a submission of some sort.
Claudiano prevents Gold from improving his position.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Waldo Claudiano.
I think Claudiano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Liquid Gold!
Liquid Gold took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Claudiano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aas's guard.
Aas keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Aas pulls Claudiano in to control the position.
Aas working a defensive guard but Claudiano manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Aas'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.
Claudiano cracks Aas with a big right hand but Aas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Claudiano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Claudiano's guard! Nice work there by Aas!
Claudiano working a defensive guard but Aas manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Aas staying calm.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Aas keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Claudiano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aas off and has taken his back!
Claudiano punches the canvas rather than the man.
Claudiano missing with strikes from the back.
Aas grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aas is taking damage to the body and head.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the head.
Claudiano thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the head.
Claudiano scores with punches from the back.
#T3#
Claudiano misses with an elbow to the head.
Claudiano scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Aas is looking for a way out.
Aas just trying to survive but Claudiano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aas prevents Claudiano from getting a body triangle.
Claudiano is trying to stick to Aas's back but Aas is turning into Claudiano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Claudiano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aas.
Aas wants to get up but he can't break Claudiano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aas stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.#T4#
Claudiano managing to control the position.
Aas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Claudiano is proving hard to escape from.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Claudiano swings widly with a right hand
letting Aas counter with a right hand.
Aas throws out a loose jab but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano shoots in looking for a takedown. Aas tries to sprawl out of it but Claudiano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aas scores with a leg kick.
Aas checks a leg kick.
Aas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Claudiano is able to avoid easily.
Claudiano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aas with a body shot.
We've been told by Aas's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aas tries to move into range but Claudiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Claudiano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Aas ducks under a wild hook from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a straight right. Aas didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas throws a body punch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano misses with a low kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Claudiano.
Claudiano takes a swing at Aas's ribcage but misses.
Aas misses with a hook.
Claudiano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Claudiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aslak Aas is winning the standup battle so far.
Claudiano throws a leg kick which misses Aas's front leg but catches the back leg as Aas tries to avoid it.
Aas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Claudiano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aas's calf.
Aas misses with a body shot
and Claudiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claudiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aas digs a good hook to Claudiano's body.
Aas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claudiano moves out of range as Aas strikes.
Claudiano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Claudiano misses. #T2#
Claudiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas scores with a body shot.
Claudiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Claudiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aas.
A telegraphed right hand from Claudiano misses the target.
Claudiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aas counters with a good low kick that Claudiano was not able to check.
Aas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Claudiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Claudiano throws out a loose jab but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Claudiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Claudiano ducks under a wild hook from Aas.
Claudiano feints the counter takedown.
Claudiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Aas tries to bum rush Claudiano with a series of wild strikes but Claudiano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aas swings for the body but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano lands a glancing blow to the side of Aas's head.
Claudiano takes one on the button.
Aas tries to clinch there but Claudiano circles away.
The fighters circling - Aas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Aas stuffs the takedown attempt from Claudiano. Claudiano gets slowly back to his feet.
Aas looks to land a left hand but Claudiano moved out of range nicely.
Aas's corner calls for a 1-2. Aas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Claudiano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Claudiano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Claudiano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Claudiano scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Aas wants to stand up but Claudiano is controlling him.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Claudiano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aas manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Claudiano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aas wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aslak Aas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Aas misses with an uppercut.
Claudiano with the counter takedown but Aas avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Claudiano misses its intended target.
Claudiano tries to score with a low kick but Aas moves his leg out of the way.
Aas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Claudiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Aas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Claudiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Claudiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Claudiano is looking to clinch.
Claudiano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Claudiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aas.
Aas looks to land a body kick but Claudiano moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aas moves out of range as Claudiano strikes.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Aas.
Claudiano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Claudiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Aas is just out of range.
Claudiano wants to clinch but Aas slips to the side
and Aas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claudiano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Aas swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Claudiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aas's hands.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Aas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Claudiano misses with a low kick.
Aas cracks Claudiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Claudiano misses.
Aas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Claudiano.
Aslak Aas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aas feints and then cracks Claudiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiano down.
Aas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Claudiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Claudiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Claudiano misses with an uppercut.
Claudiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aas lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Claudiano lands a jab to the head.
Claudiano looks to land a right hand but Aas moved out of range.
Aas cracks Claudiano with a good jab.
Claudiano wants to land a leg kick but Aas is out of range.
Claudiano loads up on a big right hand but Aas slips the punch.
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aas sprawls well. Aas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Claudiano gets slowly back to his feet.
Aas looks to land a left hand but Claudiano moved out of range nicely.
Aas lands a lovely overhand right.
Claudiano staying out of range there.
Aas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Aas moves away
and Aas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Claudiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Claudiano.
#T3#
Aas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claudiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aas circles away quickly and effectively.
Claudiano moves out of range of the body kick from Aas.
#CL#
Aas rushes Claudiano and presses him up against the cage.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Aas controls the action.
Aas pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aas lands a left hand.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Aas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aas tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Aas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aas obliges.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Claudiano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Aas controls the action.
Aas works on Claudiano's body with a couple of short punches.
Aas misses with a body punch.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Claudiano presses Aas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Aas controls his hands.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aas backwards.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claudiano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
A shot in the inside from Aas.
Claudiano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aas pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aslak Aas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Aas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aas.
Claudiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Claudiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aas was well out of range. Poor timing from Claudiano.
It looked like Aas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Claudiano is looking to chop away at Aas's legs.
Aas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aas throws a lazy right hand but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claudiano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aas is fending him off so far but Claudiano persists. Nope, Aas circles away and we're back to standing.
Claudiano lands a head shot.
Aas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Claudiano backs away, Aas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Claudiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aas moves away.
Aas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Claudiano. That did some damage!
Aas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aas throws a leg kick which misses Claudiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Claudiano tries to avoid it.
Claudiano fails with the takedown.
Claudiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aas.
A low kick from Claudiano misses #CL#
and Aas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aas. #T1#
Aas lands a left hand.
Aas misses with a punch to the body.
Aas blocks a body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claudiano avoiding damage as Aas throws knees to the body.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Aas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aas misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Claudiano is working for takedown but Aas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Aas lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Aas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Aas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Claudiano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Aas can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Aas misses with some punches.
Aas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Aas controls the action.
Aas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claudiano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Claudiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Claudiano tries to counter it with a takedown but Aas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Aas as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Aas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Claudiano throws a combination that misses
and Aas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Aas drives through and clinches with Claudiano against the cage.
Aas lands a hook that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Aas misses with the head strike.
Aas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aas throws a head punch that misses.
Aas digs a right hand underneath Claudiano's ribcage. Claudiano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aas.
Aas blocking some punches.
Aas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Aas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano tries to work over Aas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Aas as the two fighters clinch.
Aas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head. #ROC#
Claudiano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aas lands a big right hand that drops Claudiano! The killer instinct kicks in and Aas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Aas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aslak Aas!
Aslak Aas retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aslak Aas thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RFL 32: Last Event
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Claudiano.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Claudiano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Claudiano pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Claudiano pulls Santos in to control the position. #T1#
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claudiano pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santos trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santos preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Claudiano scores with a hook.#T2#
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claudiano avoids it really well and circles away.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.#CL#
Claudiano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
A short left from Claudiano. #TD2#
Santos successfully pulls guard.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claudiano working some strikes from top position.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Santos wants to control the position but Claudiano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Santos tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg. #SUB#
Claudiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claudiano.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Claudiano from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Claudiano jabs at Santos's body.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Claudiano lands with a right hand.
Donk. Claudiano catches Santos right on the button with a cross.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Claudiano works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claudiano lands a shot to the body.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Claudiano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Waldo Claudiano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Claudiano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Claudiano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claudiano postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Claudiano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Claudiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Claudiano is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Claudiano lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Claudiano trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Claudiano lands a couple of elbows.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Santos pushing down on Claudiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Santos is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano regains half guard.
Claudiano is holding on to half guard well.
Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. #SUB#
Claudiano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#T1#
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Claudiano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claudiano tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Santos wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano looking to control but Santos passes into half guard.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Claudiano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
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Event:
RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Santos has clasped his hands together around Claudiano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
Santos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claudiano is looking to escape.
Claudiano's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Claudiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Santos goes for an armbar but Claudiano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Claudiano. #T2#
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos 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.
Claudiano throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Claudiano works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Santos wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano throws a big elbow that misses.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Santos shoots in and bounces Claudiano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
Claudiano pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
Santos trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom. #T1#
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano gets full guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Santos 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Claudiano's legs.
Claudiano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Claudiano keeping control of the position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Claudiano!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano holds on for dear life.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Claudiano clinches.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claudiano regains guard immediately.
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Claudiano is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claudiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Claudiano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano lands a big shot there that rocks Santos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Claudiano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Claudiano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santos looks a forlorn figure.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claudiano tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Claudiano lands a big elbow.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Claudiano with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Claudiano landing strikes from the mount.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano scoring with strikes but Santos is staying in there.
Santos can't escape the position.
Claudiano is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Claudiano prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Claudiano is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Claudiano landing shots from mount.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos regains half guard.
Claudiano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Claudiano is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claudiano lands a nice short elbow.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Claudiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claudiano. #SUB#
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldo Claudiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo and Waldo Claudiano. Waldo Claudiano has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Quentin DeBramalo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Claudiano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DeBramalo wants to take the fight to the mat but Claudiano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeBramalo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claudiano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeBramalo stops a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
DeBramalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claudiano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeBramalo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin DeBramalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claudiano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeBramalo.
Claudiano tries for a takedown but DeBramalo manages to get underhooks.
DeBramalo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claudiano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DeBramalo to the mat. DeBramalo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DeBramalo (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from DeBramalo'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
DeBramalo wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
DeBramalo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claudiano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard.
Claudiano pushes down on DeBramalo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but DeBramalo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claudiano to get the leverage.
Claudiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeBramalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeBramalo is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but DeBramalo defends it.
Claudiano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but DeBramalo is defending the position.
DeBramalo wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Claudiano is stalling here. DeBramalo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Claudiano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DeBramalo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: DeBramalo (4) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeBramalo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeBramalo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claudiano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Claudiano is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo is looking to advance position but Claudiano won't allow it.
Claudiano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is defending against the submission attempts here by DeBramalo.
Claudiano moves into full guard.
Claudiano is pulling down on DeBramalo's head to control his posture.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claudiano has DeBramalo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeBramalo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Claudiano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeBramalo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeBramalo is one step ahead there.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeBramalo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (4) vs (4) Claudiano
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Claudiano working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Claudiano trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo trying to control the position.
Claudiano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeBramalo's guard.
Claudiano content to control rather than advance.
DeBramalo wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeBramalo keeps working.
DeBramalo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
DeBramalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Claudiano.
Claudiano looking to sit in guard and control but DeBramalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (6) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano managing to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeBramalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeBramalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
DeBramalo postures up.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeBramalo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well,DeBramalo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Claudiano holds on and takes a little breather.
Claudiano throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeBramalo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (9) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano tries to control but DeBramalo manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: DeBramalo (12) vs (4) Claudiano
DeBramalo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
DeBramalo tries to get the hooks in deep but Claudiano pushed the leg off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo has the hooks in. Claudiano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
DeBramalo wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano tries to roll but DeBramalo sticks to his back.
Claudiano trying to control the hands but DeBramalo breaks the grip.
Claudiano tries to escape but DeBramalo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeBramalo is riding his opponent, not letting Claudiano buck him off.
DeBramalo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Claudiano is defending well though. DeBramalo let's go of the attempt for now.
Claudiano manages to reverse the position and now he's in DeBramalo's guard. Nice work there by Claudiano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (12) vs (6) Claudiano
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
DeBramalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
Claudiano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeBramalo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeBramalo takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A pretty intense looking Quentin DeBramalo took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos and Waldo Claudiano. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos decides to pull guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Claudiano working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (3) Claudiano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Claudiano dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Johnson MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the position.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Claudiano's back. He's all about the action.
Santos wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santos wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claudiano is just content to waste time from the top position. Santos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Claudiano uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (6) Claudiano
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Claudiano controlling the position from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos regains half guard.
Claudiano is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Claudiano.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Santos is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
Santos 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.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos is pulling down on Claudiano's head. It's preventing any offense from Claudiano, at least for the moment.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (9) Claudiano
Claudiano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Santos is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controls the position.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos is letting Claudiano control him for a moment.
Well,Santos is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Claudiano working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Claudiano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Claudiano throws a lazy body kick
and Sorokov counters with a straight right hand.
Sorokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sorokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Claudiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sorokov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorokov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano. #TD2#
Sorokov has Claudiano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sorokov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claudiano tumbling to the mat - Sorokov dives into Claudiano's guard.
Sorokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claudiano is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano lands a couple of elbows.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
Claudiano is really struggling to control Sorokov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sorokov wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet. #SUB2#
Sorokov is looking for a triangle but Claudiano pushes his legs off easily.
Claudiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Sorokov can't keep his opponent in guard - Claudiano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Claudiano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sorokov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Claudiano has cracked it and Sorokov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Claudiano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waldo Claudiano!
Waldo Claudiano retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Claudiano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schulmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Claudiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Claudiano has Schulmann up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Claudiano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schulmann tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Schulmann is trying is best to control the position here.
Schulmann tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Claudiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Claudiano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schulmann is just riding it out for now. Claudiano eventually gives up the hold.
Claudiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Claudiano stalling.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schulmann wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Schulmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Claudiano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schulmann trying to control from the bottom.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Claudiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schulmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claudiano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schulmann tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schulmann keeps working.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Schulmann manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Claudiano wants to work for an arm triangle but Schulmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schulmann trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Schulmann works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Claudiano landing with the ground and pound.
Schulmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Schulmann, not yet.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schulmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulmann wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano postures up and lands a big shot to Schulmann's brow.
Claudiano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Schulmann working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Claudiano has passed into half guard!
Claudiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Schulmann.
Schulmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Claudiano under the eye.
Claudiano throws out a loose jab but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano wants to clinch
and Schulmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
#CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schulmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Claudiano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schulmann is looking to improve his position.
Schulmann is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Schulmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Schulmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schulmann working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Schulmann.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano scoring with some ground and pound.
Schulmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Schulmann, not yet.
Claudiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Claudiano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Claudiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Claudiano scores with a nice body kick.
Schulmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schulmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schulmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Claudiano can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Claudiano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Schulmann is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schulmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Schulmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Schulmann looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Schulmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Claudiano throwing strikes from guard but Schulmann blocks nicely.
Schulmann keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass. #SUB#
Claudiano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano postures up in Schulmann's guard and throws a big left but Schulmann blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Schulmann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claudiano avoids it really well and circles away.
Claudiano throws the kick towards the body but Schulmann avoids it.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Schulmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Claudiano scores with a jab to the head.
Schulmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Claudiano defends well and Schulmann ends up having to push Claudiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Claudiano gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Claudiano is trying to trip Schulmann. He has hold of a leg but Schulmann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Claudiano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Claudiano throws a big right hand that misses.
Claudiano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Claudiano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Claudiano controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Schulmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Claudiano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Schulmann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Claudiano passes into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to advance position but Schulmann won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Claudiano slips a nice elbow through Schulmann's hands, connecting with Schulmann's forehead.
Schulmann is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schulmann is looking to improve his position.
Schulmann taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Claudiano connects with a nice short shot to Schulmann's temple.
Schulmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Schulmann is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Claudiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schulmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schulmann wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Schulmann is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schulmann avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schulmann tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Schulmann is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schulmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Schulmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Claudiano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Schulmann looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulmann won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Claudiano rushes Schulmann and presses him up against the cage.
Schulmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano cracks Schulmann with a nice body shot.
Schulmann misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Schulmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Schulmann lands a shoulder strike.
Schulmann misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claudiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schulmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano digs a right hand into Schulmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schulmann's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Schulmann tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claudiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Claudiano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schulmann is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano is nestled in close to Schulmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schulmann is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Claudiano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Schulmann is a slippery customer.
Claudiano trying to control the pace.
Claudiano is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2##SUB#
Schulmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schulmann working a defensive guard but Claudiano passes into half guard.
Schulmann taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Claudiano connects with a nice short shot to Schulmann's temple.
Claudiano controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Claudiano is working for a kimura but Schulmann is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Claudiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schulmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Claudiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claudiano lands a nice short elbow.
Schulmann is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Schulmann looking for subs off his back but Claudiano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schulmann wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schulmann has hold of Claudiano's hands but Claudiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Claudiano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano. #TD2#
Claudiano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schulmann is trying to keep an underhook but Claudiano manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Schulmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claudiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claudiano's back!
Claudiano trying to control the position but Schulmann manages to sink in the hooks.
Claudiano is really stuck here.
Schulmann scores with punches to the body.
Schulmann thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Schulmann struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann gets his hands free as Claudiano looks to control. #T1#
Schulmann throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Claudiano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Claudiano wants to hold on but Schulmann pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Claudiano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schulmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Schulmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schulmann trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away.
Schulmann prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Yaniv Schulmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Schulmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schulmann throwing shots but Claudiano is blocking nicely.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yaniv Schulmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Schulmann takes a swing at Claudiano's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claudiano.
Claudiano stuns Schulmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Claudiano pushes Schulmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Schulmann lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schulmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schulmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Schulmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Schulmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Schulmann tries to pull guard but Claudiano won't allow it.
Schulmann can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Claudiano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schulmann regains guard immediately.
Claudiano cracks Schulmann with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Schulmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claudiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Schulmann throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schulmann is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Schulmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schulmann throwing strikes from guard but Claudiano blocks nicely.
Claudiano pulls Schulmann in close to prevent any damage.
Schulmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yaniv Schulmann.
Well Claudiano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
Waldo Claudiano is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated Yaniv Schulmann had this to say: 'Upon completing this tournament, which ends after one more fight, Im cutting ties with my current manager.'.
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Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Claudiano throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano tries to work over Lauzon's front leg with a kick but Lauzon checks it.
Lauzon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Claudiano manages to circle out of the way.
Claudiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Claudiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Jab, jab by Claudiano - just one landing. #TD#
Lauzon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Claudiano pulls Lauzon in to control the position. #SU#
Lauzon stands up and waves to Claudiano to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lauzon.
Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzon.#TD2#
Lauzon tries to sprawl but Claudiano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon pushes Claudiano off looking to stand but Claudiano dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Lauzon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claudiano.
Lauzon is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Lauzon controlling the position for now.
Claudiano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lauzon defending well though.
Claudiano prevents Lauzon from improving his position.
Claudiano throwing shots but Lauzon is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lauzon defending well though.
Claudiano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claudiano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Claudiano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lauzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Claudiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon walks into a stiff left hand from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses the jab.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Claudiano saw that one coming.
Claudiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the body.
Claudiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##CL2#
Claudiano pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Claudiano goes for a takedown attempt but Lauzon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Lauzon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Claudiano jabs at Lauzon's body.#TD#
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into Claudiano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Claudiano trying to control the position here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Claudiano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lauzon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano trying to control the position here.
Lauzon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lauzon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lauzon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lauzon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Lauzon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Claudiano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving. #T1#
Claudiano wants to hit a switch here but Lauzon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Claudiano there!
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.#SUB#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Claudiano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now.
Lauzon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Claudiano for as long as he can get away with.
Claudiano is working to get back to half guard.
Claudiano reaches up and holds on to Lauzon to control the position.
Lauzon looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Lauzon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lauzon trying to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Claudiano is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano reaches up and holds on to Lauzon to control the position.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon is thwarting Claudiano's attempts to control the position.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Claudiano shoots in and drives through. Lauzon sprawls well.
Claudiano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon avoids it really well and circles away.
Lauzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claudiano pinned against the cage. Claudiano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Claudiano avoids the punch easily.
Lauzon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzon tries to clinch up but Claudiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauzon lands a glancing blow to the side of Claudiano's head.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Claudiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Claudiano sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Claudiano moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Claudiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claudiano wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Claudiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lauzon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ben Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Claudiano forces Lauzon back against the cage and clinches.
Lauzon working Claudiano over with knees to the body.#BC#
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Claudiano thuds a left hand into Lauzon's body.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lauzon throws a body punch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Lauzon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Lauzon tests Claudiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claudiano fails with the takedown.
Claudiano falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lauzon counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Claudiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Lauzon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
#BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch.
A combination from Lauzon does no damage.
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claudiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzon tries to move into range but Claudiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Claudiano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lauzon is trying to defend but Claudiano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Lauzon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Claudiano is on him like a limpet, forcing Lauzon back against the cage.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Claudiano avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Claudiano scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Lauzon pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano. #BC#
Lauzon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzon. No joy for Claudiano on that attempt.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lauzon gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Claudiano tries for a takedown but Lauzon manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Lauzon breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Claudiano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Lauzon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Claudiano manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Lauzon against the cage.
#T4#
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Claudiano has Lauzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Claudiano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lauzon tumbling to the mat - Claudiano dives into Lauzon's guard.
Claudiano throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waldo Claudiano.
I think Claudiano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Waldo Claudiano!
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Event:
Havoc 01
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Claudiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Claudiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Harrass looks to score with a jab to the body but Claudiano is just out of range.
Claudiano misses with a hook
and Harrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrass misses with a looping right.
Harrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Claudiano drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Harrass'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano cracks Harrass with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Harrass has an active guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano drops an elbow to the side of Harrass's head.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrass wants to get back to full guard but Claudiano has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrass is not content to let Claudiano control the position. #T1#
Harrass takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Claudiano wants to control but Harrass is keeping him busy.
Harrass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harrass gets full guard.
Harrass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Harrass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claudiano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Claudiano distracts Harrass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Claudiano trying to control but Harrass is working from the bottom.
Harrass is trying to hold Claudiano in close to prevent damage but Claudiano has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Harrass is working from the bottom.
Claudiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Claudiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Harrass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Claudiano working over Harrass with some ground and pound. Harrass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harrass wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harrass taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
Claudiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harrass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harrass regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harrass trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Harrass keeps moving. #SUB#
Harrass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harrass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SUB#
Harrass is working for a submission of some sort.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Harrass has control of the leg.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harrass stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Harrass missing with a left hand there. Claudiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Harrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Claudiano lands a nice hook to Harrass's body. Harrass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Claudiano thuds a left hand into Harrass's body.
Claudiano works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Harrass's guard.#SUB#
Harrass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Claudiano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Claudiano's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Claudiano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Waldo Claudiano has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Harrass is looking for a triangle but Claudiano pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Claudiano postures up and lands a big shot to Harrass's brow. #SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Claudiano passes into side control.
Claudiano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harrass down.
Claudiano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harrass some visible discomfort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Claudiano working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Claudiano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harrass taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harrass is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Claudiano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Claudiano is working Harrass over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Claudiano is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrass is defending well.
Claudiano scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harrass is trying to improve his position.
Harrass is working hard here to advance position.
Harrass struggling a bit here.
Claudiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harrass is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Claudiano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harrass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Claudiano's guard! Nice work there by Harrass!
Claudiano pulls Harrass in to control the position.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there.
Claudiano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrass's guard. #REVB#
Harrass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Harrass trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom. #T4#
Harrass stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
Claudiano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harrass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harrass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harrass misses the jab.
Harrass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Harrass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrass lands a glancing blow to the side of Claudiano's head.
Claudiano fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Claudiano. Harrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a looping right.
Claudiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Harrass should have avoided that one.
Harrass walks into a jab.
Harrass looks to throw the jab but Claudiano is out of range.
Harrass looks to land a left hand but Claudiano moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Claudiano throws a shot from downtown. Harrass moves away and avoids it.
Claudiano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Claudiano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harrass blocks a head kick by Claudiano.
Claudiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claudiano thinking.
Harrass throws a body punch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Harrass throws a hook to the side of Claudiano's head but Claudiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claudiano at a distance.
Claudiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano keeps the fight on the outside.
Phil Harrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claudiano misses with a right hand
and Harrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Harrass moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a nice looking combination but Harrass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrass blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Harrass misses its target.
Harrass throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrass moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Harrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Claudiano.
Claudiano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harrass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Claudiano's head backwards.
Harrass cracks Claudiano with an open hand slap.
Phil Harrass is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrass throws a right hand that misses
and Claudiano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Claudiano slips a jab from Harrass.
Phil Harrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claudiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Claudiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harrass dips to his left and cracks Claudiano with an uppercut!
Claudiano moves away from the strike by Harrass.
Claudiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrass.
Harrass sets himself, and Claudiano steps forward looking for the clinch! Harrass avoids it this time.
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrass as he avoids it easily.
Claudiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrass.
Claudiano thuds a left hand into Harrass's body.
Harrass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harrass stuffs the takedown.
Phil Harrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches up with Harrass, looking for a takedown. Claudiano pushes Harrass against the cage but Harrass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Harrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrass misses with a left hand
and Claudiano counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrass lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Claudiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrass is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano throws a nice head kick!
Claudiano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Claudiano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Claudiano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harrass tries to improve position but can't.
Claudiano is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waldo Claudiano.
I've got Claudiano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
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Event:
GFC 57: Hoyce vs Horse 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Yates.
Claudiano throws a jab when Yates was well out of range.
Claudiano lands with a nice combination. Yates backs away looking to recover.
Claudiano throws a big shot that misses.
Yates follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Claudiano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yates sprawls well. Yates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Claudiano gets slowly back to his feet.
Yates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Yates. #T1#
Yates throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Claudiano darts in and clinches Yates up against the cage.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Yates lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yates seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano is doing well to control the position and prevent Yates from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yates pulls his head out easily.
Claudiano trying to control but Yates postures up.
#T2#
Claudiano desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yates wants to free his trapped foot but Claudiano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Claudiano is defending against the submission attempts here by Yates.
Claudiano gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Claudiano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yates won't allow Claudiano to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yates keeps Claudiano at a distance using the push kick.
Yates cracks Claudiano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Claudiano throws a shot from downtown. Yates moves away and avoids it.
Yates shapes to counter with a head kick.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claudiano at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Claudiano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
#CL#
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Yates against the cage.
Yates has Claudiano pressed against the cage.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claudiano's elbow.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yates is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Yates blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dorian Yates will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Claudiano tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Yates tries to land a leg kick but Claudiano saw it coming and moves away.
Yates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Claudiano is fending him off so far but Yates persists. Nope, Claudiano circles away and we're back to standing.
Claudiano shoots in looking for a takedown but Yates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Claudiano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Claudiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Yates circles away.
Yates changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Claudiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claudiano throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Yates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Claudiano controls Yates momentarily but Yates frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yates has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Yates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claudiano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Claudiano is looking to reverse the position.
Yates working away.
Claudiano tries to buck Yates off but Yates is having none of it.
Yates working the ground and pound but Claudiano is defending the strikes.
Yates wants to control for a moment but Claudiano uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Yates wants to pass to mount but Claudiano is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Claudiano wants to control but Yates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claudiano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Claudiano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yates.
Yates is stalling here. Claudiano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yates seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Claudiano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yates wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yates takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Yates is trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano lands a few punches from side control.
Claudiano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yates sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yates on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yates is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Yates is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claudiano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dorian Yates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Claudiano throwing shots but Yates is blocking nicely.
Yates taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard. #SUB#
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Claudiano throws a right and a left that Yates avoids nicely.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Claudiano.
Claudiano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yates scores with a decent looking hook.
Claudiano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
And Yates tries to counter it with a takedown but Claudiano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yates staying out of range there.
Claudiano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yates's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Yates's head but Yates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Claudiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a good low kick that Claudiano was not able to check. #TD#
Claudiano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg. #T1#
Yates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yates defending well though.
Claudiano slips a nice elbow through Yates's hands, connecting with Yates's forehead.#SUB2#
Yates looking for submissions off his back.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yates is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano trying to control the pace.
Yates is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Yates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Claudiano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claudiano throws a strike but Yates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano pulls Yates in close to prevent any damage.
Yates trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claudiano wants to control the position but Yates says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Yates 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.
Claudiano has his hands clasped together around Yates's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates is nestled in close to Claudiano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Waldo Claudiano.
I think Claudiano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
GFC 50: Fireball vs Fadden
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lauzon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claudiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lauzon somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a looping right.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Claudiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Claudiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lauzon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lauzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzon is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Claudiano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano looking to control.
Claudiano has his hands on Lauzon's head, controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Lauzon is proving a slippery customer.
Claudiano seems keen to control Lauzon's posture.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Claudiano looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Claudiano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Claudiano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Lauzon clinches with his opponent.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Claudiano's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon taking a breather.
Lauzon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Claudiano up against the cage.
Lauzon trying to control the position but instead, Claudiano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lauzon into the cage.
Lauzon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Lauzon missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lauzon tries to clinch but Claudiano moves out of range. #CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauzon wants a takedown but no success here.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Claudiano is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lauzon.
Claudiano stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Lauzon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
Lauzon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claudiano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lauzon.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Lauzon.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon effectively controlling the action here.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauzon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Claudiano.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Ben Lauzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano dodges an elbow strike from Lauzon.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Lauzon tightens his grip and picks Claudiano up, before dumping him to the ground. Claudiano manages to land in guard.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Lauzon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is controlling Lauzon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ben Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Claudiano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lauzon escapes and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lauzon trying to control the position but Claudiano is working away.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Lauzon keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Claudiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claudiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lauzon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lauzon.
Lauzon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Claudiano has a hand on Lauzon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lauzon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Lauzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Claudiano's head. #SUB#
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon misses with a head shot. Claudiano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Lauzon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano pulls Lauzon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lauzon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Lauzon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Claudiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claudiano sprawls well. Claudiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lauzon avoids the body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Claudiano throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Lauzon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano is letting Lauzon control him for a moment.
Claudiano tries to bench press Lauzon off him but Lauzon keeps the position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is trying to buck Lauzon off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Lauzon.
I've got Lauzon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GFC 45: Laine vs Pedan
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Claudiano cracks Schulmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schulmann pushes Claudiano away with a front kick.
Schulmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Schulmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Claudiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudiano misses with a body kick.
Claudiano checks a low kick from Schulmann.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Schulmann circles away.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
Claudiano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schulmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schulmann. Claudiano shrugs it off though.
A big left from Schulmann misses.
Claudiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schulmann. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Schulmann.
We've been hearing reports that Claudiano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Schulmann cracks Claudiano with an open hand slap.
Claudiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Claudiano forces Schulmann back against the cage and clinches.
Schulmann stalling against the cage.
Schulmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schulmann lands with a light punch inside.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Schulmann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Schulmann.
Schulmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Schulmann lands a body punch.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
#TD#
Schulmann is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claudiano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schulmann to the mat. Schulmann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Schulmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schulmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schulmann is pulling down on Claudiano's head to control his posture.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully. #T3#
Claudiano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Claudiano throws a strike but Schulmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Schulmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schulmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano is pulling down on Schulmann's head to control his posture.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
#T4#
Schulmann trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano pulls Schulmann in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Claudiano clinches up with Schulmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schulmann throws a head kick but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano throws a shot to the body.
Claudiano throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.#CL#
Claudiano forces Schulmann back against the cage and clinches.
Schulmann works on Claudiano's body with a couple of short punches.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano being controlled against the cage.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Claudiano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schulmann regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Schulmann has his feet on Claudiano's thighs here. He's pushed Claudiano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Claudiano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaniv Schulmann!
Yaniv Schulmann is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaniv Schulmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Claudiano throws a lazy body kick
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Claudiano lands an overhand right.
Claudiano tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Claudiano. Martin shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Claudiano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Claudiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Claudiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Claudiano.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Martin prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control.
#BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Claudiano will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Martin is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling the position.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling him.
A short left from Claudiano.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Claudiano is working Martin over against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow. #T3#
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin blocking some punches.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin tries to break free but Claudiano pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Claudiano feints a jab promting Martin to slip. Claudiano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Claudiano forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano has managed to clinch.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Claudiano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Claudiano keeps him there for the moment.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Claudiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Claudiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Claudiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Claudiano darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Claudiano closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claudiano works the jab nicely.
Claudiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. #T4##CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claudiano lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot lands for Claudiano.
Claudiano moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Claudiano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claudiano lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Claudiano misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claudiano.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Claudiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Claudiano tries to clinch up.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Claudiano.
Claudiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claudiano swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Martin blocks a body shot from Claudiano.
Martin takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Claudiano finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Claudiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Claudiano tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano looking for a takedown.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Martin.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Claudiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Claudiano looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Claudiano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Claudiano throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claudiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
Claudiano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Claudiano.
Claudiano moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Claudiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
No joy there for Claudiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Claudiano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano is looking to clinch.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin moves away from the strike by Claudiano.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Claudiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
#CL#
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling the position.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks. #BC2#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano.
Claudiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Claudiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Martin throws a series of punches but Claudiano moves out of range. #T1#
Claudiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.#CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claudiano tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Claudiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. #T2#
Claudiano punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano clinches up against the cage.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Claudiano.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Waldo Claudiano has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Claudiano both land. Nice combination.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Claudiano takes one to the chin there.
Claudiano darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Claudiano throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Claudiano backing up. Claudiano nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Claudiano lands with a cross.
Claudiano misses with a body punch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Claudiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Claudiano.#CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Waldo Claudiano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Claudiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Martin prevents a body shot from Claudiano. #T1#
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Claudiano's head.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Claudiano wants to clinch.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Claudiano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiano misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a head kick.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.#T3#
Claudiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Claudiano will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartin.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin throws a head kick but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano tries to clinch up.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Claudiano closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin avoids the body shot from Claudiano.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Claudiano blocks it well.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Claudiano misses
and Martin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Claudiano really felt that one!#T4#
Claudiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Claudiano tries to clinch
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claudiano looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Claudiano connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Claudiano throws out a powerful jab.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Claudiano wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Martin.
I think Claudiano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
In defeat, Steve Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm surprised the fuck'.
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Event:
GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Claudiano.
#TD2#
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
Claudiano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claudiano stays in close to Schulmann's body and controls the position.
Schulmann wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schulmann 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Schulmann wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Schulmann stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schulmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Claudiano managing to control the position.
Schulmann throwing strikes but missing.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schulmann being controlled here momentarily.
Schulmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schulmann is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schulmann is looking to control Claudiano's arms but Claudiano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann. #T3#
Claudiano tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schulmanns head.
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body.
Schulmann tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Schulmann tries to stall but Claudiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schulmann just leaning against Claudiano, taking a breather.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schulmann.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiano.
A short uppercut from Claudiano. #TD2#
Claudiano is trying to trip Schulmann. He has hold of a leg but Schulmann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Claudiano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schulmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Claudiano throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Schulmann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Claudiano is now in half guard.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Schulmann trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano is taking a breather. Schulmann 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.
Claudiano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Schulmann gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Claudiano tries to clinch but Schulmann moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Claudiano there.
Schulmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Schulmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Claudiano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schulmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schulmann tries to move into range but Claudiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schulmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano missing with a left hand there. Schulmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claudiano works the jab nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schulmann.
Schulmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Schulmann drops Claudiano with a beautiful combination! Claudiano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schulmann is looking for the KO!
Yaniv Schulmann is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Schulmann tries to keep at a distance but Claudiano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Schulmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Schulmann.
Schulmann tries a body shot but Claudiano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Schulmann.
Schulmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Schulmann lands a left hand.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Schulmann tries to stall but Claudiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Come on Schulmann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schulmann blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano pushes Schulmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schulmann working aggressively here.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann working aggressively here.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Claudiano.
Schulmann stalling against the cage.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Schulmann jumps guard but Claudiano stands there with Schulmann around his waist. Schulmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schulmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Schulmann misses with some punches.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schulmann is pushing Claudiano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Claudiano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schulmann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Claudiano can turn it around.
Schulmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claudiano being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Claudiano - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Claudiano.
Schulmann stalls.
Claudiano tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Schulmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Schulmann cracks Claudiano with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Claudiano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schulmann is looking for a sweep.
Schulmann is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Schulmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Schulmann is working away.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schulmann keeps working.
Schulmann is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Claudiano wants to control but Schulmann is keeping him busy.
Schulmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Claudiano working the head and body with strikes.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schulmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudiano working Schulmann over with strikes.
Claudiano is controlling the pace.
Schulmann is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schulmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claudiano pushes down on Schulmann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schulmann tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is trying to control. Schulmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Schulmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Schulmann is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Schulmann is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claudiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schulmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schulmann is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Claudiano there.
Schulmann trying to control here.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Schulmann trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is looking to advance position but Schulmann won't allow it.
Claudiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schulmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Claudiano working Schulmann over with strikes.
Schulmann is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Schulmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claudiano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano drops his hands momentarily and Schulmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Schulmann is having none of it.
Schulmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claudiano sprawls and moves away.
Schulmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claudiano stuffs the takedown attempt from Schulmann. Schulmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Claudiano connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Schulmann counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut.
Claudiano throws the left hand but Schulmann avoids the punch easily.
Schulmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Schulmann circles away.
#CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schulmann is trying to pull guard but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Schulmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schulmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Schulmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claudiano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaniv Schulmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulmann is trying to stall.
Schulmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Schulmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Claudiano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Waldo Claudiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schulmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Claudiano connects with a nice short shot to Schulmann's temple.
Schulmann manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schulmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulmann controlling the position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Claudiano slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Schulmann trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Claudiano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Claudiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Claudiano passes into side control, despite Schulmann's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schulmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Schulmann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schulmann is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Claudiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schulmann counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Claudiano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schulmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulmann working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schulmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Schulmann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schulmann has his foot on Claudiano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claudiano works his way back into a safe position though.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schulmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claudiano scores with a punch to the head.
Yaniv Schulmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claudiano avoids a kick to the body.
Claudiano takes a swing at Schulmann's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Claudiano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Schulmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Claudiano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Schulmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano tries to clinch up
and Schulmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Schulmann keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Schulmann misses its target.#T4#
Claudiano wants to clinch.
Schulmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Schulmann.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Claudiano.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano digs a right hand underneath Schulmann's ribcage. Schulmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldo Claudiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Claudiano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
Waldo Claudiano is the new bantamweight champion!
Yaniv Schulmann spoke after the fight, saying 'Upon completing this tournament, which ends after one more fight, Im cutting ties with my current manager.'.
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Event:
GFC 30: Darrow vs Haber
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sorias.#CL2#
Claudiano moves into the clinch.
Sorias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano keeps control of Sorias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claudiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sorias takes a shot to the head.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Sorias is trying to stall.
Sorias swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Sorias lands with a left to the head.
Sorias misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Sorias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorias taking a breather.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling him.
Sorias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorias controls his hands.
Sorias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sorias trying to stall but Claudiano improves his position.
Sorias is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sorias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soriass head.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claudiano.
Sorias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Claudiano lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Claudiano as the two fighters clinch.
Claudiano prevents a body shot from Sorias.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Sorias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claudiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Claudiano as the two fighters clinch.
Sorias blocking some punches.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sorias is trying to break free.
Sorias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorias tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Sorias tries a body shot but Claudiano blocks it.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sorias fails to land.
Sorias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sorias or not.
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body.
Sorias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Sorias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sorias.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soriass head.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Claudiano.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claudiano.
Sorias blocking some punches.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano lands a right hand. #T4#
Claudiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sorias blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sorias throws an elbow but misses.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Sorias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling him.
Claudiano lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiano.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Claudiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Sorias's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sorias swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sorias seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Claudiano can turn it around.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Sorias tries to land knees in the clinch but Claudiano avoids the damage to the body.
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Sorias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Claudiano blocks a head kick by Sorias.
#CL#
Sorias gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sorias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sorias has Claudiano up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Claudiano.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Sorias's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorias wants to get back to striking at distance but Claudiano won't allow it.
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Claudiano tries for a takedown but Sorias manages to get underhooks.
Sorias taking a breather. #T1#
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano. #BC#
Sorias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorias scores with a head kick. Claudiano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Claudiano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juan Santiago Sorias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Claudiano wants to clinch but Sorias slips to the side
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Claudiano moves into the clinch.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claudiano lands with a left to the head.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sorias is trying to force a seperation but Claudiano has the dominant position.#BC#
Sorias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorias misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Claudiano counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiano.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land. #T2#
Claudiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Sorias is rocked!
Sorias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Sorias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorias is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sorias seems to have got his legs back now.
Claudiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Sorias.
Sorias looking to throw knees to the head but Claudiano is blocking nicely.
Sorias is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Sorias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Claudiano as the two fighters clinch.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Claudiano has clasped his hands together around Sorias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano lands a nice forearm strike.
Claudiano wants to control but Sorias is keeping him busy.
Claudiano with the ground and pound but Sorias regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Claudiano throwing shots but Sorias is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Claudiano there.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Sorias is defending the position.
Claudiano drops an elbow to the side of Sorias's head.
Claudiano working over Sorias with some ground and pound. Sorias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Claudiano lands strikes from half guard.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Sorias is defending well.
Sorias is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Claudiano connects with a nice short shot to Sorias's temple.
Claudiano lands strikes from half guard.
Claudiano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Claudiano slips a nice elbow through Sorias's hands, connecting with Sorias's forehead.
Claudiano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sorias's head.
Claudiano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claudiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sorias!
A nice elbow there by Claudiano.
Sorias is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Claudiano raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Claudiano clinches with his opponent.
Claudiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorias.
Claudiano lands a right hand.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sorias.
A nice left hand lands by Sorias.
Claudiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Claudiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Sorias.
Claudiano wants a takedown but no success here.
Claudiano is working Sorias over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
Claudiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Sorias's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Sorias blocks a body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Sorias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Claudiano blocks it with crossed arms.
Sorias misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano prevents Sorias from breaking the clinch.
Sorias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Claudiano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claudiano blocks the elbow strike.
Claudiano digs a right hand into Sorias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sorias's gas tank.
Sorias tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Sorias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Claudiano lands a body punch.
Claudiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Claudiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sorias backwards.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soriass head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claudiano pushes Sorias against the cage. Claudiano is working some dirty boxing. Claudiano pushes off with a quick right hook! Sorias goes down! Sorias tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Claudiano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waldo Claudiano!
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Event:
GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Schulmann keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schulmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Claudiano or not.
Claudiano is leaning against Schulmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Schulmann.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Claudiano has picked Schulmann up - he's going for a ride! Claudiano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Schulmann is a slippery customer.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Schulmann is a slippery customer.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Claudiano prevents Schulmann from improving his position.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano thows a huge punch but Schulmann dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Claudiano lands strikes from half guard.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Schulmann is working away.
Schulmann tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Schulmann is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schulmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schulmann wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Schulmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schulmann working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
Claudiano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schulmann's head.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Claudiano is sitting in close to Schulmann's body. Schulmann has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Claudiano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Claudiano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Schulmann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yaniv Schulmann!
After winning the bout, Yaniv Schulmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano and Koko Pinea. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pinea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Pinea
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Pinea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinea not doing much here.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Pinea has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pinea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Pinea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano keeping hold of Pinea's head, controlling as best he can.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is concentrating on defense, preventing Pinea from advancing position.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pinea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Claudiano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano pulls Pinea in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinea from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pulling down on Pinea's head to control his posture.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea 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.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (2) Pinea
Pinea seems keen to control Claudiano's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Claudiano advances to half guard.
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but Pinea defends it.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano is trying to control. Pinea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinea is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Well, if Claudiano 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.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Pinea is having none of it.
Pinea wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Pinea pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Claudiano'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.
Claudiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pinea looking to control.
Pinea being controlled here, momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stands and throws Pinea's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (2) Pinea
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea prevents Claudiano from moving into mount.
Pinea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Claudiano's best efforts.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pinea is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Claudiano.
Further stalling from Claudiano.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pressing down on Pinea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinea is holding on for now.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Pinea is working away.
Claudiano is looking to advance position but Pinea won't allow it.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea controlling the position well.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Pinea is defending the position.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pinea trying to control from the bottom.
Pinea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Pinea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Claudiano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (8) vs (2) Pinea
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinea wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Pinea is looking to get to half guard.
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Claudiano trying to control but Pinea is having none of it.
Claudiano is really struggling to control Pinea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pinea tries to hold on but Claudiano postures up.
Pinea regains half guard.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Pinea is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Pinea won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
Pinea manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Pinea being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinea's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Claudiano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pinea! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (11) vs (2) Pinea
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claudiano controlling from the full mount.
Pinea is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Pinea is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Pinea to control.
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
Claudiano continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claudiano content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Waldo Claudiano is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Yung and Waldo Claudiano. Yung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 陳小春 - 亂世巨星. Waldo Claudiano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; David Yung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Claudiano has hold of one of Yung's legs. Yung is fighting the takedown attempt but Claudiano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yung (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Yung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claudiano postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claudiano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claudiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Claudiano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung has his foot on Claudiano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claudiano works his way back into a safe position though.
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung trying to control the position.
Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yung looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano passes Yung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Yung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yung looking for submissions off his back.
Yung won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yung trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung controlling the position well.
Claudiano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yung works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily.
Yung controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
Claudiano 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano pushing down on Yung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claudiano content to control rather than advance.
Yung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
Yung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Claudiano 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.
Claudiano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yung (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Yung wants to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano controlling the position easily from mount.
Yung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yung is looking to escape.
Claudiano controlling from the full mount.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Yung is squirming around nicely.
Yung can't escape the position.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yung is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yung wants to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano looking to control but Yung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yung working to try and regain half guard.
Yung is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yung tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Yung is squirming around nicely.
Yung tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Yung is trying desperately to improve position.
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claudiano controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yung is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano controlling the position easily from mount.
Yung wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano content just to control the position here.
Yung is working to get back to half guard.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Yung to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
Yung wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yung working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yung tries to hold on but Claudiano postures up.
Yung tries to reverse the position but Claudiano maintains control.
Claudiano controlling the position easily from mount.
Yung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Claudiano controlling the pace for now.
Yung is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yung is looking to escape.
Yung is trying to escape the mount.
Yung tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
Yung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Yung is having none of it.
Claudiano controlling from mount.
Yung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Claudiano controlling from mount.
Yung tries to lock up and control but Claudiano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yung tries to reverse the position but Claudiano maintains control.
Yung is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Yung to control.
Claudiano controlling the pace for now.
Yung wants to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Claudiano 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.
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Yung to control.
Yung is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Yung tries to hold on but Claudiano postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yung tries to hold on but Claudiano postures up.
Yung working to try and regain half guard.
Yung tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Claudiano.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi and Waldo Claudiano. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Donnie Mizrahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mizrahi (0) vs (4) Claudiano
Mizrahi seems a little lost for a moment, as Claudiano dominates the positioning.
It looks like Claudiano 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.
Claudiano is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mizrahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Mizrahi tries to improve position but can't.
Claudiano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mizrahi's legs.
A lull in the action here.
Claudiano wants to control but Mizrahi is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Claudiano wants to control but Mizrahi is keeping him busy.
Mizrahi stops Claudiano from passing to mount.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Claudiano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mizrahi, who protects the arm well.
Mizrahi is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Mizrahi regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizrahi keeps working.
Claudiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mizrahi! Score +3 for passing guard: Mizrahi (0) vs (7) Claudiano
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
Claudiano tries to control but Mizrahi wriggling away.
Claudiano controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Claudiano the control monster continue. Boring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to control but Mizrahi wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling from the full mount.
Mizrahi is desperately trying to improve his position but Claudiano has a good base and remains in mount.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mizrahi is looking to escape.
Mizrahi tries to reverse the position but Claudiano maintains control.
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
Claudiano is stalling here but it's allowed Mizrahi to get half guard.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Mizrahi defends it.
Claudiano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano uses his free foot to push down on Mizrahi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mizrahi. Score +3 for passing guard: Mizrahi (0) vs (10) Claudiano
Claudiano controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Mizrahi is squirming around nicely.
Mizrahi wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mizrahi is looking to escape.
Claudiano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mizrahi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mizrahi and Claudiano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Claudiano wants to control but Mizrahi is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control but instead Mizrahi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Claudiano slows the pace down in half guard.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Mizrahi is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to control rather than advance.
Mizrahi is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Mizrahi trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Claudiano 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.
Claudiano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Claudiano is working for a kimura but Mizrahi is defending it quite comfortably.
Claudiano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mizrahi (0) vs (13) Claudiano
Mizrahi is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is stalling here but it's allowed Mizrahi to get half guard.
Claudiano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mizrahi (0) vs (16) Claudiano
Claudiano controlling the pace for now.
Claudiano tries to control but Mizrahi wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Mizrahi is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano and Sean Richards. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Claudiano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Claudiano is pressed up against the cage. Richards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claudiano down to the mat. Claudiano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Claudiano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Richards jumps guard and drags Claudiano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Claudiano passes Richards's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Claudiano is pressing down on Richards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richards is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richards is holding on to half guard well.
Richards is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Claudiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Claudiano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Claudiano is pressing down on Richards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richards is holding on for now.
Claudiano trying to control from Richards's half guard. Richards has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano pushes down on Richards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Richards is working away.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Claudiano seems content to control.
Claudiano wants to work for an arm triangle but Richards is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Claudiano is pressing down on Richards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richards is holding on for now.
Richards preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards controlling the position well.
Claudiano wants to advance to full mount but Richards doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Claudiano stalling.
Richards trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is looking to advance position but Richards won't allow it.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it.
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Richards defends it.
Claudiano not doing much here.
Claudiano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (3) vs (0) Richards
Richards tries to lock up and control but Claudiano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richards tries to lock up and control but Claudiano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richards is working to get back to half guard.
Claudiano controlling from the full mount.
Richards tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richards is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano controlling the pace for now.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Richards prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Richards is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano content just to control the position here.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Richards is squirming around nicely.
Richards controls the position.
Richards is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling from mount.
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano is really struggling to control Richards but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
Richards is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claudiano working for a submission but Richards is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Richards has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Richards! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (3) vs (2) Richards
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards won't allow Claudiano to sweep him here.
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano has Richards pulled in close to control his posture.
Richards won't allow Claudiano to sweep him here.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Claudiano has control of Richards's left arm, preventing Richards from doing any damage.
Richards 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.
Claudiano is trying to keep Richards in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano is controlling Richards's posture.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards won't allow Claudiano to sweep him here.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Claudiano pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.
Claudiano seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Claudiano continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano is pulling down on Richards's head to control his posture.
Claudiano being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Luiz and Waldo Claudiano. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Luiz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Claudiano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Luiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claudiano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claudiano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claudiano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luiz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
Luiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claudiano is trying to trip Luiz. He has hold of a leg but Luiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Claudiano persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Luiz (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Luiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Luiz, not yet.
Claudiano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Luiz is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Luiz.
Luiz is adopting a defensive guard.
Luiz working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Luiz.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Luiz is keeping the position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Luiz keeps moving.
Luiz wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz trying to control the position here.
Luiz trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Luiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luiz is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luiz (2) vs (2) Claudiano
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pulling down on Luiz's head to control his posture.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luiz preventing the sweep.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Luiz is really struggling to control Claudiano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Claudiano is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Luiz postures up.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
Luiz trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to sweep here but Luiz controlling him for the moment.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Claudiano pulls Luiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Luiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Claudiano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Luiz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Luiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Luiz wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Luiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano is still trying to improve position.
Claudiano is holding on to half guard well.
Luiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claudiano is pressing down on Luiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is fighting to break Claudiano's control of his arms but Claudiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Claudiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Luiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano pulls Luiz in to control the position.
Luiz trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Luiz passes Claudiano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claudiano trying to control here.
Luiz stalling.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Luiz's head to control him but Luiz postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Luiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Luiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Claudiano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano has his hands on Luiz's head, controlling the position.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luiz stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano seems keen to control Luiz's posture.
Claudiano working a defensive guard but Luiz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Luiz (5) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking to reverse the position.
Claudiano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luiz is stalling here. Claudiano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Luiz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Claudiano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Luiz (5) vs (6) Claudiano
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Luiz is working away.
Luiz stops Claudiano from passing to mount.
Luiz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Claudiano off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Luiz (9) vs (6) Claudiano
Claudiano wants to control his opponent's hands but Luiz gets his hands free.
Luiz is trying to stick to Claudiano's back but Claudiano is turning into Luiz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Luiz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Claudiano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luiz (9) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luiz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luiz (11) vs (8) Claudiano
Luiz wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Luiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Claudiano holds on and takes a little breather.
Luiz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Claudiano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Claudiano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Claudiano! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Luiz (11) vs (12) Claudiano
Claudiano tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Luiz gets back to half guard.
Claudiano is taking a breather. Luiz 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.
Luiz is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luiz avoid being mounted?
Luiz is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Claudiano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Luiz (11) vs (15) Claudiano
Luiz 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: Luiz (13) vs (15) Claudiano
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luiz is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 15 to 13. |
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