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Event:
CWC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Makarov 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: Makarov (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Makarov 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.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pripyat pushes a forearm under Makarov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makarov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pripyat has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
#TD2#
Petrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Petrov #SUB#
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Pripyat controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pripyat sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Pripyat is defending it quite comfortably.
Pripyat keeping control of the position.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (5) Petrov
Pripyat seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
Petrov trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.#T7#
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov moves into full mount! Pripyat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (8) Petrov
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Petrov is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Petrov prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Pripyat pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Petrov 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.
Pripyat looking to control.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T10#
Pripyat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov moves into full guard.
#T12#
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard. #T13#
Pripyat moves into full mount! Petrov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (8) Petrov
Pripyat trying to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Pripyat controlling from mount.
Pripyat fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Pripyat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pripyat wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB#
Pripyat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pripyat's guard! Nice work there by Petrov ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (5) vs (10) Petrov
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
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!
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Peterson vs Addams
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 31 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pripyat instigates a clinch.
Morgan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pripyat goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pripyat fails with a takedown attempt.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pripyat gets a clinch.
Morgan is trying to drag Pripyat to the mat but Pripyat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Pripyat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karelin Pripyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Morgan.#TD#
Pripyat lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan#T1#
Morgan wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
Pripyat is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pripyat wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morgan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Pripyat moves into full mount! Morgan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Morgan#SUB#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morgan is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (8) vs (2) Morgan
Pripyat wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
Morgan trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan prevents Pripyat from getting the reversal.#T3#
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan wants to control but instead Pripyat manages to regain half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan trying to control the position.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Morgan trying to control the position.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pripyat is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Morgan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pripyat 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 Morgan. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (5) Morgan
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.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pripyat's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Morgan is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (16) vs (5) Morgan
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T7#
Pripyat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morgan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (19) vs (5) Morgan
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan just trying to survive but Pripyat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pripyat wants to control but Morgan manages to buck him off and is now in Pripyat's guard! Nice work there by Morgan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (19) vs (7) Morgan#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Pripyat seems keen to control Morgan's posture.
Pripyat looking to control.
#SUB#
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily.
Pripyat looking to control.
#T9#
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan not doing much here.
#T10#
Pripyat is looking to get back to full guard here but Morgan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (19) vs (10) Morgan
Morgan wants to take a breather but Pripyat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morgan.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan passes Pripyat's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Well, if Morgan 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.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Pripyat is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#T13#
Pripyat managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (21) vs (10) Morgan#T14#
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 21 to 10. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Pripyat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pripyat tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavicci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Pripyat has hold of one of Lavicci's legs. Lavicci is fighting the takedown attempt but Pripyat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Pripyat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Pripyat is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T3#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lavicci has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T4#
Lavicci is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #T5#
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavicci has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lavicci has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (4) Lavicci
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat wants to control the action here but instead Lavicci manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Lavicci 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.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Pripyat's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pripyat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (8) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Pripyat tries to buck him off.
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
#T7#
Lavicci controlling from the back.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pripyat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (10) Lavicci
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Pripyat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pripyat is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up. #T10#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (12) Lavicci
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (14) Lavicci
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lavicci is now in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position. #SUB#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T12#
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Pripyat wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well. #T14#
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 14 to 12.
Post fight, an emotional Anthony Lavicci said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pripyat's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Pripyat defends it. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Addams works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (8) vs (0) Pripyat#T2#
Addams controlling from side mount.
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams is stalling here. Pripyat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Addams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pripyat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (8) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Pripyat#T3#
Pripyat tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pripyat for as long as he can get away with.
Addams prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is looking to pass Pripyat's guard but actually Pripyat recovers to full guard. #T4#
Pripyat 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.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Addams pushes down on Pripyat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (13) vs (4) Pripyat
Addams is staying tight to Pripyat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Addams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T7#
Addams continues to stall.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pripyat wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Addams prevents Pripyat from getting the reversal.#T8#
Addams looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat prevents Addams from taking his back.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pripyat stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Addams controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Pripyat has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Addams's lack of action.
Addams wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pripyat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Addams wants to control but instead Pripyat manages to regain half guard.
Addams trying to control from Pripyat's half guard. Pripyat has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pripyat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pripyat wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (21) vs (4) Pripyat
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pripyat is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pripyat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T12#
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Addams maintains control.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling from mount.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Addams takes Pripyat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pripyat is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (24) vs (4) Pripyat#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Despite being in a bad position, Pripyat is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
Addams struggling to keep hold of the position.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Pripyat buck him off.
Addams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Addams controlling well, preventing Pripyat from escaping the position.
Pripyat staying busy and making it hard for Addams to control.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Addams avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Pripyat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat trying to control the position but Addams manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Lurch Addams 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:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pripyat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hirsch'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.#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hirsch has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pripyat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pripyat postures up.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Hirsch is really struggling to control Pripyat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Pripyat 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.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Pripyat
Hirsch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pripyat is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Pripyat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (6) Pripyat#T5#
Hirsch is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely.
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount.
Pripyat trying to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Hirsch is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (4) vs (9) Pripyat
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch tries to control but Pripyat manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (4) vs (12) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hirsch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hirsch for a finish. #T7#
Pripyat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat controlling well, preventing Hirsch from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Hirsch is having to fend off submission attempts from Pripyat, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in though and Hirsch manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (12) Pripyat
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Hirsch passes into half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch 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. #T9#
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hirsch has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat being controlled for a moment.
Pripyat is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Pripyat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (12) vs (12) Pripyat#T11#
Hirsch 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 Pripyat's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pripyat tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch gets to mount! Pripyat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (14) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount but Hirsch keeps good control and instead manages to take Pripyat's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (17) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to break free.
Good control from Hirsch.#T12#
Hirsch wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pripyat is in bad spot here.
#T13#
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.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
Hirsch controlling from the back.#T14#
Hirsch has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pripyat prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.
Pripyat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Pripyat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Pripyat from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 17 to 12.
Harry Hirsch 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:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zulu pinned against the cage. Zulu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaka Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zulu rushes Pripyat and presses him up against the cage.
Zulu wants a takedown but no success here.
Zulu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Pripyat has clasped his hands together around Zulu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Zulu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pripyat off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (4) vs (4) Pripyat
Zulu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pripyat's body.
Pripyat 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 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.
Zulu has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Pripyat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu'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.#T2#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zulu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (4) vs (8) Pripyat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pripyat's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zulu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zulu tries to roll but Pripyat sticks to his back.
#T3#
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Zulu showing good submission defense here.
Zulu tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is persistently looking for the submission but Zulu is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a choke but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu turns into Pripyat and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (6) vs (8) Pripyat#T4#
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is looking to sweep but instead, Zulu has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zulu uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (9) vs (8) Pripyat
Zulu staying calm.#T5#
Pripyat is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Pripyat is trying to work for a sweep but Zulu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (11) vs (8) Pripyat
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat regains half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.
Zulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Zulu trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T7#
Pripyat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (11) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to hold Pripyat in close to prevent damage but Pripyat has managed to pass into half guard.
Zulu is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zulu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat being controlled here momentarily.
Zulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (13) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Zulu has moved into half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Pripyat wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
Zulu moves into full mount! Pripyat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (16) vs (10) Pripyat
Zulu takes Pripyat's back. Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (19) vs (10) Pripyat
Zulu keeps control of the position as Pripyat tries to break free.
Zulu is looking to control Pripyat but Pripyat is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zulu has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pripyat rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Zulu is not going to allow Pripyat to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Further stalling from Zulu.
Pripyat tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Pripyat is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
Pripyat tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Pripyat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zulu trying to control.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pripyat tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Zulu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pripyat doesn't escape.
Pripyat is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zulu not allowing Pripyat to control his hands.
Pripyat is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zulu is staying active.#T14#
Zulu is riding his opponent, not letting Pripyat buck him off.
Zulu doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (19) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Zulu is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
After winning the bout, Shaka Zulu 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:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Bok
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Bok
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.
Pripyat forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg. #T1#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Pripyat controlling the action here.
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pripyat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (2) Bok#T2#
Bok is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pripyat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bok stops Pripyat from passing to mount.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (2) Bok#T3##SUB#
Pripyat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bok 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.
Bok looking for a sweep but Pripyat has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (10) vs (2) Bok
Pripyat fails to advance to Bok's back.
Bok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok 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: Pripyat (10) vs (4) Bok#T4#
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Pripyat looking to control but Bok passes into half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Pripyat controlling Bok's posture.
Pripyat 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.
Bok stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (4) Bok
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving. #T7#
Pripyat stays in close to Bok's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pripyat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (6) Bok
Bok wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat wants to control the position but Bok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #T10#
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Bok passes into half guard.
Bok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (9) Bok
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (14) vs (9) Bok
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Pripyat defends easily.
Pripyat won't allow Bok to sweep him here. #T14#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 9. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pripyat has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Pripyat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pripyat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat 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.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Pripyat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pripyat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pripyat pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the pace. #T4#
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pripyat pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Pripyat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pripyat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pripyat passes into side control, despite Morgan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morgan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Morgan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (4) vs (5) Pripyat#T6#
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Morgan 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (7) Pripyat
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Pripyat stalling.
Morgan is trying to control but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (4) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat content just to control the position here.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pripyat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T9#
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan prevents Pripyat from taking his back.
Pripyat controlling from mount.
Morgan stops Pripyat from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to reverse the position but instead Pripyat has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (4) vs (13) Pripyat#SUB2#
Morgan is trying to defend against the choke here but Pripyat has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pripyat Tightens the hold and Morgan taps out furiously! Pripyat displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch. #TD#
Pripyat pulls guard effortlessly.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pripyat looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Pripyat is pulling down on Torres's head. It's preventing any offense from Torres, at least for the moment.
Pripyat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Pripyat is defending well.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pripyat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Torres is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres postures up.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pripyat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pripyat is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pripyat has control of an arm but Torres manages to advance to Pripyat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (5) vs (4) Torres#T5##SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
Torres slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pripyat knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pripyat for a finish.
Pripyat tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Torres working for the choke.
Torres has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pripyat has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pripyat.
Pripyat is really stuck here.
#T7#
Pripyat breaks Torres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (4) Torres
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pripyat has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (6) Torres
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T8#
Torres postures up.
#SUB2#
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pripyat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pripyat has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (6) Torres
Torres is pulling down on Pripyat's head. It's preventing any offense from Pripyat, at least for the moment.
Pripyat 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. #T9#
Torres has Pripyat pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (8) Torres
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres is keen to just control but Pripyat is a slippery customer.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it. #T10#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (11) vs (8) Torres
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11#
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Torres trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (14) vs (8) Torres#T14##SUB#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (14) vs (10) Torres
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pripyat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (4) Pripyat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (4) Pripyat
Our spies down at at Dont mess with us inform us that Pripyat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Silva Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T1#
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily.
Pripyat is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
#SUB#
Silva Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pripyat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (6) Pripyat#T2##SUB2#
Pripyat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pripyat has Silva Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pripyat moves into full guard.
#T3#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (8) Pripyat
Pripyat passes Silva Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Pripyat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Pripyat.
#SUB2#
Pripyat seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Pripyat advancing to mount. #T5#
Pripyat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (11) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat can't control as he wanted to and Silva Jr manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.#T6#
Pripyat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Pripyat is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva Jr seems keen to control Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T7#
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pripyat trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #T8#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (6) vs (11) Pripyat
Silva Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Pripyat 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.
Silva Jr 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. #SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (11) Pripyat
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Silva Jr laying and praying for a moment but Pripyat takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Silva Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (11) Pripyat
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
Silva Jr tries to control but Pripyat wriggling away.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but Pripyat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pripyat. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat is fighting to break Silva Jr's control of his arms but Silva Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (14) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (14) vs (15) Pripyat#T14#
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
Silva Jr pulls Pripyat in to control the position.
Pripyat passes Silva Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a kimura here but Silva Jr manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pripyat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (16) vs (15) Pripyat
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr 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:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pripyat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Pripyat is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Pripyat
Morgan holds on for dear life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morgan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Morgan tries to hold on but Pripyat postures up.#T1#
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pripyat looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat is trying to take his opponent's back.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Pripyat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan is in no mood to give up.
Pripyat seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Morgan is holding on tight.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Pripyat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Pripyat eventually gives up the hold.
Pripyat passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (8) Pripyat
Pripyat looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Morgan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Pripyat eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan tries to roll over but Pripyat keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pripyat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Pripyat trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pripyat is controlling the pace.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Pripyat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan is holding on to half guard well.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it. #T8#
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.#T9#
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.#SUB#
Morgan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pripyat should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morgan has tightened it up now! Pripyat should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Morgan!
A victorious Richard Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pripyat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Pripyat
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat struggling a bit here.#T1#
Petrov trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pripyat is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #SUB#
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrov wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy. #T2#
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position.
Petrov trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (4) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control.#SUB2#
Petrov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Pripyat trying to control momentarily.
Pripyat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Pripyat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Petrov is defending well though. Pripyat let's go of the attempt for now.
Petrov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Our spies down at at Dont mess with us inform us that Pripyat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat trying to control.#SUB2#
Pripyat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Petrov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Pripyat is controlling the position but Petrov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
Pripyat prevents Petrov from improving his position.#T7#
Pripyat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pripyat wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pripyat controlling from the top position.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (6) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Petrov stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pripyat for as long as he can get away with.
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10##SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov postures up.
#T11#
Pripyat 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: Petrov (6) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (6) vs (9) Pripyat
Petrov prevents Pripyat from improving position.
Pripyat wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov prevents Pripyat from moving into mount.
Pripyat working away.#T12#
Pripyat wants to control for a moment but Petrov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pripyat is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pripyat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pripyat.
Pripyat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (6) vs (12) Pripyat#T13#
Pripyat is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petrov turns into him and now he's in Pripyat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (8) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #T14#
Pripyat has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (8) vs (14) Pripyat
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pripyat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pripyat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva Jr defends it well.
Silva Jr tries for a takedown but Pripyat circles away easily#CL2#
and Pripyat moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Pripyat lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Silva Jr pulls Pripyat in to control the position.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pripyat.
Silva Jr keeping control of the position. #T3#
Pripyat is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat trying to advance position but Silva Jr counters by regaining guard.
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here. #T5#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr seems keen to control Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.#T6#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Pripyat passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Pripyat
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Pripyat keeps moving and retains side control.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Pripyat just content to control the position.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva Jr wants to control but Pripyat postures up.#SUB2#
Pripyat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pripyat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9##SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Silva Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (5) Pripyat
Silva Jr wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Pripyat tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Silva Jr easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (6) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva Jr trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.
Pripyat regains half guard.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (5) Pripyat#T12#
Silva Jr taking a breather here.
Pripyat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (11) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Pripyat wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pripyat circles away.
Pripyat stuffs the takedown.
Pripyat tries to counter by clinching up but Lo breaks away and moves out of range.
Lo shoots for a takedown but Pripyat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karelin Pripyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.#TD#
Lo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Lo
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo advances to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Pripyat wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T3#
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Lo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (5) Lo
Pripyat is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for subs off his back but Lo has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pripyat is trying to control but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Lo
Pripyat looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (2) vs (11) Lo
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Pripyat trying to control but not successfully.
Lo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pripyat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
#T7#
Pripyat tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pripyat.
Lo has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lo is trying to stick to Pripyat's back but Pripyat is turning into Lo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pripyat. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (4) vs (11) Lo
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #T9#
Lo wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lo defends it well.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Lo is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?
Pripyat is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Lo tries to roll over but Pripyat keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Lo trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (7) vs (11) Lo
Pripyat staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Pripyat wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Pripyat slows the pace down.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Pripyat works to advance to full mount. Lo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (9) vs (11) Lo#T13#
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Lo regains half guard.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Pripyat wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #T14#
Pripyat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lo controlling the position well.
Pripyat is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pripyat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (9) vs (15) Lo
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 15 to 9. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jones vs Trump
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is positioning himself well to prevent Pripyat advancing to mount. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pripyat.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat controlling the pace. #T1#
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Pripyat is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Pripyat works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Morgan controlling the position for now.#T3#
Morgan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pripyat jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to control for a moment but Morgan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pripyat content to control rather than advance.
Pripyat tries to pass to full mount but Morgan defends it. #T4#
Morgan is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Morgan trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pripyat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (11) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.#T5#
Morgan keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan regains half guard.
Morgan trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Morgan is looking to get back to full guard here but Pripyat has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (14) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pripyat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan is being controlled here.
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morgan trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Pripyat has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (17) vs (0) Morgan#T7#
Pripyat working away.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Morgan stops Pripyat from passing to mount.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat postures up.
A control attempt from Morgan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (19) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan regains half guard.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Well, if Pripyat 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.
#T9#
Pripyat is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself. #T11#
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pripyat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pripyat is now in half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura here.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Pripyat's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Pripyat seems content to control.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Pripyat's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Pripyat wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pripyat seems to be looking for submissions.
Pripyat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (22) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T14#
Morgan 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: Pripyat (22) vs (2) Morgan
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (24) vs (2) Morgan
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 24 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pripyat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirsch 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.
Pripyat is looking for a takedown.
Pripyat prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirsch wants to take the fight to the mat but Pripyat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pripyat prevents it.
Hirsch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pripyat after a bit of a struggle.
Pripyat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirsch.
Pripyat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hirsch has Pripyat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pripyat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pripyat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pripyat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pripyat shoots in for a double leg but Hirsch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Pripyat instigates a clinch.
Pripyat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hirsch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Hirsch is looking for a takedown.
Pripyat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hirsch after a bit of a struggle.
Pripyat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch wants a takedown but no success here.
Pripyat is pressed up against the cage. Hirsch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pripyat down to the mat. Pripyat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Pripyat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hirsch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirsch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pripyat controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for subs from the bottom but Pripyat mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Pripyat#T2#
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (2) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat wants to control the position but Hirsch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Well, if Hirsch 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.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pripyat preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Pripyat trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#T5#
Pripyat is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat gets full guard.
Hirsch preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch pushes down on Pripyat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hirsch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pripyat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pripyat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Hirsch defends easily.
#T7#
Pripyat is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pripyat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hirsch postures up.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily.
Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hirsch is trying to control here but Pripyat has managed to regain half guard.
#T12#
Hirsch not doing much here.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Pripyat controlling the position.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hirsch stalls from top position.#T14#
Hirsch'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.
Pripyat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Harry Hirsch 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:
CWC 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Toro. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pripyat. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
Pripyat 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 El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
El Toro is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
El Toro looks to move to half guard but instead Pripyat has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (0) vs (6) Pripyat
El Toro is working to get back to half guard.
Pripyat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
El Toro regains half guard.
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed El Toro to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pripyat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#T3#
El Toro wants to control the position but Pripyat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (9) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to control but El Toro wriggling away. #T4#
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Toro turns into him and now he's in Pripyat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (9) Pripyat
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
El Toro stands and throws Pripyat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (9) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Pripyat tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Pripyat is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Pripyat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away. #T7#
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom here.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
El Toro trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked El Toro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (5) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat is hanging on to El Toro's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Pripyat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. El Toro is defending well though. Pripyat let's go of the attempt for now.
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.#T9#
El Toro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Pripyat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pripyat controlling from the full mount.
El Toro wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, El Toro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T11#
El Toro can't escape the position.
Pripyat content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and El Toro is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (13) Pripyat
El Toro 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. #T12#
El Toro passes Pripyat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pripyat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Pripyat is looking to control El Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?#T13#
El Toro prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
El Toro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (10) vs (13) Pripyat
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
El Toro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Toro to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pripyat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T1#
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it.
Pripyat is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Pripyat 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.
Balkan has his hands on Pripyat's head, controlling the position.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T4#
Pripyat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pripyat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pripyat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dont mess with us. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Balkan is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat is looking to pass into half guard but Balkan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balkan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) Pripyat#SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (4) Pripyat
Balkan postures up.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pripyat is controlling Balkan's posture.#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Balkan has moved into half guard.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balkan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (4) Pripyat#T10#
Pripyat tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
Pripyat looks to move to half guard but instead Balkan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (9) vs (4) Pripyat
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#T11#
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Balkan postures up.
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB2#
Pripyat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Balkan stacks Pripyat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (12) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Pripyat stops Balkan from passing to mount.
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Pripyat trying to get back to full guard but Balkan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pripyat reaches up and pulls Balkan towards him, trying to control the position. Balkan manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Pripyat! Pripyat tries to roll over - now Balkan is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Pripyat has to tap out! Great work there by Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Balkan!
Our winner, Boris Balkan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pripyat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torres's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Torres pulls Pripyat in close to his closed guard and prevents Pripyat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (0) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy. #T3#
Torres manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pripyat's best efforts.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it. #SUB2#
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Pripyat.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Torres controlling the position for now.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it. #T6#
Pripyat trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres moves into full guard.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pripyat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Pripyat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #T8#
Pripyat stalling. #SUB2#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Torres'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.#T9#
Torres preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pripyat is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well. #SUB2#
Pripyat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Pripyat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pripyat trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres trying to control here.
#T11#
Pripyat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres looking to control.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
Pripyat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dont mess with us. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Torres trying to control the position here.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Torres is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - London
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Corey gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corey (4) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
Pripyat looks to move to half guard but instead Corey has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (6) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Corey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey wants to take Pripyat's back here but Pripyat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corey won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Corey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corey is one step ahead there.
Corey controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corey stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Corey defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corey sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Corey is defending well. Pripyat quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Corey has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pripyat celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hirsch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pripyat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat has control of Hirsch's left arm, preventing Hirsch from doing any damage.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirsch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirsch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat wants to hit a sweep here but Hirsch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pripyat there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Pripyat
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pripyat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Pripyat
Hirsch controls the position.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Pripyat from escaping the position.
Hirsch is not going to allow Pripyat to sit and survive in this position.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Pripyat pushed the leg off. #T3#
Hirsch avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
Pripyat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirsch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pripyat pushing down on Hirsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Pripyat works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (5) Pripyat
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch is controlling Pripyat's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Pripyat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dont mess with us. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hirsch is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Pripyat prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Pripyat trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch trying to control here.
#T6#
Hirsch has his hands clasped together around Pripyat's back. He's all about the action.
Pripyat controlling the pace.
Hirsch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pripyat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Hirsch has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard. #T8#
Hirsch pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Pripyat won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Pripyat 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hirsch holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch'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.#T9#
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch working a defensive guard but Pripyat passes into half guard.
Hirsch keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Pripyat 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.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Pripyat is stalling here. Hirsch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pripyat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hirsch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (12) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to escape the position but Hirsch is controlling the position.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pripyat isn't going anywhere.
A lull in the action here.#T11#
Pripyat is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hirsch! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pripyat has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Hirsch!
After winning the bout, Harry Hirsch 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:
CWC 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Draco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pripyat as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pripyat.#CL#
Pripyat has closed the distance and engaged Draco in a clinch.
Draco is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Draco has hold of one of Pripyat's legs. Pripyat is fighting the takedown attempt but Draco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Draco
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draco stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Draco
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco has his hands on Pripyat's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Pripyat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Draco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (4) Draco
Draco preventing the sweep.
Draco is looking to advance position but Pripyat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (6) vs (4) Draco
Pripyat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pripyat moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (9) vs (4) Draco
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Pripyat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Draco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Draco surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Draco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Draco looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (12) vs (4) Draco
Pripyat looking to hold on to the position here but Draco rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Draco is retaining full guard.
Draco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Draco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pripyat defends it easily.
Pripyat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet. #T4#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat advances to half guard. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Pripyat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Draco has his hands clasped together around Pripyat's back. He's all about the action.
Pripyat controlling the action here.
Draco works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (6) Draco#T6##SUB#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draco is aware though and is defending well.
Draco is stalling in the full guard.
Draco looking to pass the guard.
Draco advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (9) Draco#SUB2#
Draco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pripyat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pripyat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Draco presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (12) vs (11) Draco#T7#
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Draco looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Draco looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Draco manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pripyat to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (12) vs (14) Draco#T8#
Draco has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pripyat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Draco.
Draco doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (14) vs (14) Draco
Draco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Draco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom. #T9#
Pripyat forces his way into half guard.
Draco is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Draco is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Draco makes his way to full guard, as Pripyat worked for a kimura.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #T10#
Draco is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Draco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Draco defends the submission attempt.#T11##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pripyat. #SUB#
Pripyat seems to be looking for submissions.
Pripyat controlling the action here. #T12#
Pripyat prevents Draco from improving his position.
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but Draco is defending the position.
Pripyat is thwarting Draco's attempts to control the position.
Draco is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Draco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Draco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but Draco is defending the position.
Pripyat controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Draco looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Pripyat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (17) vs (14) Draco
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 17 to 14. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Pripyat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dominguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Dominguez tries to keep at a distance but Pripyat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dominguez is trying to drag Pripyat to the mat but Pripyat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pripyat jumps into guard, dragging Dominguez to the mat.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Dominguez passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Pripyat is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is looking to get to half guard.
Pripyat has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dominguez's guard. Nice work there by Pripyat.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (6) vs (2) Pripyat
Dominguez trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Dominguez trying to control the position here.
Pripyat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Pripyat
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez has his hands on Pripyat's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (7) Pripyat#T7#
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Pripyat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dominguez, who protects the arm well.
Dominguez manages to get back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control here.
#T8#
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dominguez is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Pripyat controlling from the top position.
Dominguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pripyat has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (10) Pripyat
Dominguez looks to move to half guard but instead Pripyat has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (8) vs (12) Pripyat
Dominguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Dominguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pripyat.
Pripyat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Pripyat avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Pripyat tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away. #T10##SUB2#
Pripyat working for a submission but Dominguez is keeping him at bay.
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Pripyat postures up.#T11#
Dominguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (12) Pripyat
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez pushing down on Pripyat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Dominguez prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Pripyat takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez pushing down on Pripyat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (13) vs (12) Pripyat
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez tries to control but Pripyat wriggling away.
Pripyat is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Pripyat 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pripyat darts in and clinches Puto up against the cage.#TD#
Pripyat jumps guard and drags Puto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Puto content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puto looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat wants to control but Puto passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away. #T1#
Puto prevents Pripyat from improving his position.#SUB2#
Puto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pripyat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Puto has cracked it and Pripyat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Puto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cajun Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sparxx moves into the clinch.
Sparxx wants to take the fight to the mat but Pripyat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Pripyat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sparxx uses from the top position.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx is fighting to break Pripyat's control of his arms but Pripyat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard. #T2#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Pripyat trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Sparxx defends it easily.
Pripyat controlling the position.#T3##SUB2#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (3) vs (0) Pripyat
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Pripyat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (3) vs (2) Pripyat
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat 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.
Sparxx wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
Pripyat is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pripyat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pripyat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a kimura but Sparxx is defending it quite comfortably.
Pripyat trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx has his hands on Pripyat's head, controlling the position.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (5) vs (2) Pripyat
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T8#
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Sparxx trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Sparxx postures up.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Sparxx passes Pripyat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (2) Pripyat
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T10#
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pripyat wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Pripyat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pripyat is working to get back to half guard.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat trying to control here.
Sparxx wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy. #T13#
Pripyat tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Pripyat gets full guard.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Pripyat looking to control.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Pripyat looking to control.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A pretty intense looking Tyrone Sparxx took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pripyat clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pripyat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Pripyat has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #T1#
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan#SUB2#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Pripyat to get to half guard.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Pripyat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Pripyat seems to be looking for submissions.
Pripyat prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is not content to let Pripyat control the position.#T3#
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Pripyat passes into side control, despite Morgan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat 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 Morgan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morgan is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pripyat.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (5) vs (2) Morgan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan 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: Pripyat (7) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.#T6#
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pripyat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (4) Morgan
Pripyat controlling from the top position.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8##SUB2#
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pripyat has passed into half guard!
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Pripyat is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Pripyat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pripyat prevents Morgan from improving his position.#T9#
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Pripyat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pripyat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Pripyat has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (4) Morgan#T10##SUB#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morgan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pripyat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Pripyat prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
Pripyat takes Morgan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (15) vs (4) Morgan#T11#
Morgan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pripyat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morgan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pripyat looking for the choke but no joy.
Pripyat controls the position.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
#T12##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for the choke from the back position but Morgan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pripyat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morgan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pripyat.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Pripyat breaks the grip.
Morgan tries to escape but Pripyat 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.
#T13##SUB#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morgan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morgan for a finish. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for the RNC.
Morgan tries to escape but Pripyat has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morgan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pripyat's guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (15) vs (6) Morgan
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Morgan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pripyat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pripyat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pripyat! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (19) vs (6) Morgan#T14#
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Pripyat advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (21) vs (6) Morgan
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pripyat has hold of Morgan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morgan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 21 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pripyat. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Puto tries to bench press Pripyat off him but Pripyat keeps the position.
Pripyat takes a little break here. Puto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Puto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pripyat's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pripyat has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Puto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pripyat is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Puto pulls down on the head and he's put Pripyat to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pripyat clinches. #TD#
Pripyat has clasped his hands together around Bok's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pripyat (4) vs (0) Bok
Pripyat tries to move to mount but Bok blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Pripyat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pripyat taking a break here but Bok is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bok looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Pripyat is working for an americana but Bok has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pripyat was thinking about the submission.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bok has his foot on Pripyat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pripyat works his way back into a safe position though.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pripyat defends well.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pripyat has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (7) vs (0) Bok
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pripyat is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (9) vs (0) Bok
Bok is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Bok is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Pripyat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Pripyat eventually gives up the hold.
Pripyat prevents Bok from improving his position.#T4#
Bok wants to get back to full guard but Pripyat has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (0) Bok
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Pripyat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bok reaches up to try and control the position but Pripyat seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bok rolls and tries to escape and now Pripyat has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (15) vs (0) Bok
Bok staying busy and making it hard for Pripyat to control.
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (15) vs (2) Bok
Bok stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pripyat wants to control the position but Bok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bok is working for a kimura but Pripyat is defending it quite comfortably.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Bok stalling.
Bok is thwarting Pripyat's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Bok 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.
#T8#
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB#
Pripyat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bok has passed into half guard!
Bok wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Bok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (17) vs (2) Bok
Bok trying to control the position.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Pripyat won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok 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.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (17) vs (4) Bok
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (19) vs (4) Bok#T11#
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat slows the pace down in half guard.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pripyat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (22) vs (4) Bok#T13#
Pripyat takes a little break here. Bok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pripyat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Pripyat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bok is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Pripyat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bok! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (24) vs (4) Bok
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
Pripyat content just to control the position here.
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 24 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coe. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Pripyat
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.#SUB#
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pripyat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat tries to improve position but can't.
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Coe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pripyat for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coe is just content to waste time from the top position. Pripyat takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Coe 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.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully. #T2#
Coe is really struggling to control Pripyat but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Pripyat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Coe slows the pace down in half guard.
Pripyat trying to control here.
#SUB#
Coe seems to be looking for submissions.
Coe prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass. #T4#
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Coe wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving. #T5#
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe preventing the sweep.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat pulls Coe in to control the position.
Coe passes into half guard.
Pripyat is looking to control Coe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?#T6#
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pripyat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Pripyat looking to control.
Coe advances to half guard. #T7##SUB#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pripyat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coe stalling away here and it's allowed Pripyat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe controlling from the top position.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #T8#
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Coe'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.
Coe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a triangle but Coe pushes his legs off easily.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Coe has moved into half guard.
Coe passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (7) vs (0) Pripyat
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Coe tries for a kimura but Pripyat is defending well. #SUB#
Coe is trying to get an arm triangle but Pripyat is defending well. #T9#
Coe controlling the position from side mount.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Pripyat wants to control but Coe postures up.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
#SUB#
Coe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Coe trying to control from Pripyat's half guard. Pripyat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Coe 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.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Coe trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Coe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pripyat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coe has Pripyat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (2) Pripyat#T11#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Pripyat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Pripyat 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.#T12#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Pripyat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (7) vs (5) Pripyat
Coe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pripyat is staying tight to Coe's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Coe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coe wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Coe wants to sweep but Pripyat has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (7) vs (8) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control the position but Coe is working away. #T14#
Coe is looking for a sweep.
Pripyat tries to move to mount but Coe blocks the move with his legs.
Coe is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat tries to move to mount but Coe blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pripyat has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Pripyat pulls guard successfully.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gelfen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pripyat to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gelfen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pripyat pulls down on the head and he's put Gelfen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pripyat clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pripyat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
Pripyat 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.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pripyat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan pulls Pripyat in close to his closed guard and prevents Pripyat from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a triangle here. Pripyat is fighting it but it looks tight! Morgan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pripyat is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan 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:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pripyat was covering up waiting for the punch and Bok finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pripyat's guard.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Pripyat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Bok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bok works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pripyat is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Bok postures up.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok controlling from the top position.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#T3#
Bok 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat pulls Bok in close to his closed guard and prevents Bok from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is pulling down on Bok's head. It's preventing any offense from Bok, at least for the moment.#T5#
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Bok is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #T6#
Pripyat is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there. #T7#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Pripyat
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bok uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bok off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (7) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat has the hooks in. Bok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Pripyat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
I really don't envy Bok right now.
#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pripyat tries to get the hooks in deep but Bok pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bok defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (6) Pripyat
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (6) Pripyat#T9#
Bok trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat struggling a bit here.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (15) vs (6) Pripyat#T10#
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pripyat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Bok looking for the RNC.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bok wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#T11##SUB#
Bok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pripyat has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Pripyat defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
I would not like to be Pripyat right now.
#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pripyat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pripyat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (15) vs (10) Pripyat#T13#
Bok prevents Pripyat from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Bok fending off the submission attempt from Pripyat.
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Pripyat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Bok 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 Pripyat gets his way!
#T14#
Bok is trying to break free.
Bok turns into Pripyat and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (17) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat looking to control.
Pripyat 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.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
An out of breath Maxim Bok 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:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Blood has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Pripyat pulls Blood into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.#SUB#
Blood content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pripyat has locked up a guillotine! Pripyat's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Blood is holding on here and Pripyat must be using up a lot of energy. Blood has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pripyat gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pripyat scores with a takedown into Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch managing to control the position.
Pripyat pushes down on Hirsch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pripyat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Hirsch 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: Pripyat (5) vs (2) Hirsch
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #T2#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat being controlled here momentarily.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch has Pripyat pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Hirsch pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
#T4#
Pripyat pushing down on Hirsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pripyat wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Hirsch is working away.
Hirsch controlling the position for now.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pripyat passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (10) vs (2) Hirsch#SUB#
Pripyat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pripyat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is defending well.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Hirsch 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.#T6#
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Pripyat passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (2) Hirsch#T7#
Hirsch wants to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pripyat's best efforts.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Pripyat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Pripyat is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now.
Hirsch is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hirsch 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.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Hirsch managing to control the position.
Pripyat is looking to pass into half guard but Hirsch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hirsch is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (13) vs (4) Hirsch#SUB#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Hirsch defends easily.
#SUB#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hirsch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (7) Hirsch#T10#
Hirsch trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Hirsch takes a little break here. Pripyat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (10) Hirsch
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Hirsch trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but Pripyat doesn't allow it.
Hirsch moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (13) vs (13) Hirsch
Pripyat rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Hirsch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T13#
Pripyat rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
Hirsch struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Hirsch controlling the position well here. Pripyat rolled but Hirsch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Hirsch wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Good control from Hirsch.
Pripyat wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Pripyat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pripyat gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 13. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat looks for a takedown but Dominguez sprawls well.
Dominguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pripyat circles away.
Pripyat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dominguez.
Dominguez shoots in but Pripyat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dominguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pripyat circles away.
Karelin Pripyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pripyat feinted with a counter takedown.
Dominguez with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Pripyat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Pripyat 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.#T1#
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pripyat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pripyat has his hands clasped together around Dominguez's back. He's all about the action.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.#T5#
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez stalling.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (2) vs (7) Dominguez#T6#
Pripyat is working to get back to half guard.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (4) vs (7) Dominguez#T7#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (4) vs (9) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is stalling here. Pripyat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pripyat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (9) Dominguez#T10#
Pripyat trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Dominguez is working away.
Pripyat 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 Dominguez's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Pripyat has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dominguez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pripyat yanks on the arm and Dominguez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pripyat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat!
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Blood moves into the clinch.
Pripyat prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Blood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blood prevents it.
Pripyat has Blood pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Blood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Blood is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pripyat can't fight it off and eventually Blood manages to take the fight to the floor. Pripyat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Blood is pushing down on Pripyat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pripyat is fighting to maintain full guard but Blood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blood 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.
Pripyat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to cinch up a triangle. Blood throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pripyat's body to avoid the submission. Pripyat has instead reached around Blood's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pripyat arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lima takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Pripyat jumps guard and drags Lima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pripyat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pripyat has passed into half guard!
Lima is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Lima
Lima 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.#T1#
Lima wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat controlling from the full mount.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Pripyat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Pripyat mounts Lima! Really nice guard pass there!
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Lima stops Pripyat from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Pripyat is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lima is surviving well by controlling Pripyat's body position as best he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Pripyat has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pripyat defends well.#SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T4#
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pripyat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Lima
Pripyat is looking to work his way around to Lima's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Pripyat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lima to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (11) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to control the hands but Pripyat breaks the grip.
Pripyat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pripyat.
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.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima prevents Pripyat from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lima for a finish.
Pripyat is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Lima is really stuck here.
Pripyat trying to control momentarily.
Lima tries to break free.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pripyat tries to get the hooks in deep but Lima pushed the leg off.
Pripyat keeps control of the position as Lima tries to break free.
Lima trying to control the hands but Pripyat breaks the grip. #T7#
Pripyat trying to control momentarily.
Pripyat controlling the position well here. Lima rolled but Pripyat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Pripyat looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lima for a finish.
Lima tries to roll but Pripyat sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pripyat controlling the positon.#SUB#
Pripyat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Lima wants to control his opponent's hands but Pripyat gets his hands free.
Pripyat is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Pripyat. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pripyat's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (11) vs (2) Lima
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (13) vs (2) Lima
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Lima wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
Lima is looking to get back to full guard here but Pripyat has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (16) vs (2) Lima
Lima is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB#
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#T12#
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
#SUB#
Pripyat is trying for a kimura here. Lima looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pripyat wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Morgan has Pripyat up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Morgan decides to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Pripyat postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Pripyat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pripyat stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Pripyat is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pripyat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T2#
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan is pulling down on Pripyat's head. It's preventing any offense from Pripyat, at least for the moment.
Pripyat postures up.
#T3#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #T4#
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T6#
Morgan has Pripyat pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
#T7#
Morgan wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Morgan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (0) vs (4) Morgan#T8#
Morgan controlling his opponent.
Morgan wants to control but instead Pripyat manages to regain half guard.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Morgan stalling.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan is looking to stall here but Pripyat recovers full guard.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #T9#
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T10#
Pripyat works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura here.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura here.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Pripyat is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan 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 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.#T11#
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat 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. #T12#
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Morgan controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (6) Morgan
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (4) vs (6) Morgan
Pripyat forces his way into half guard.
Pripyat controlling the action here. #T14#
Morgan is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 6 to 4.
Jack Morgan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pripyat clinches up with Silva Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pripyat smiles and moves away.
Pripyat goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.
Silva Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Pripyat moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Silva Jr pulls guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (0) Pripyat
Silva Jr prevents Pripyat from getting the reversal.
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Silva Jr is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pripyat is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pripyat flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Silva Jr anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pripyat and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Silva Jr slips an arm under Pripyat chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Silva Jr has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Silva Jr is squeezing on Pripyat like an anaconda would it's prey. Pripyat fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva 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:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bystrom instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pripyat has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bystrom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bystrom (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Bystrom staying busy and making it hard for Pripyat to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat gets his hands free as Bystrom looks to control. #SUB2#
Bystrom is trying to roll into a better position but Pripyat has get a rear naked choke and Bystrom is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karelin Pripyat!
Torkel Bystrom spoke after the fight, saying 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt - Bok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Bok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Pripyat
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Pripyat
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bok takes a little break here. Pripyat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pripyat, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but Bok keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Pripyat struggling a bit here.
Pripyat manages to get back to half guard.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position. #T2#
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok passes into half guard.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pripyat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pripyat is not content to let Bok control the position.
Bok passes into side control, despite Pripyat's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (8) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Pripyat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (0) Pripyat
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.
Bok takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (14) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat is really stuck here.
Pripyat prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
Pripyat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away. #T5##SUB#
Bok working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bok wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Bok is really struggling to control Pripyat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Bok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Pripyat 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: Bok (14) vs (2) Pripyat
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (16) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#T7#
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Bok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pripyat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bok has Pripyat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (16) vs (4) Pripyat
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Pripyat defends easily.
Pripyat is looking to pass into half guard but Bok pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bok is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pripyat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (18) vs (6) Pripyat
Bok wants to control the position but Pripyat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pripyat looking to improve position, pressing down on Bok's thigh with his hand. Bok seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Pripyat paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Pripyat's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bok picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxim Bok!
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok 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:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Coe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Coe
Coe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pripyat's guard.
Pripyat is doing well to control the position and prevent Coe from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Coe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pripyat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Coe is still trying to improve position.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coe wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there. #T2#
Pripyat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is pressing down on Coe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Coe postures up. #T3#
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Coe trying to move into half guard but instead Pripyat has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Coe
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Coe's legs - danger averted.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.#T4#
Pripyat pushing down on Coe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pripyat wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Coe is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Pripyat wants to free his trapped foot but Coe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coe keeps working. #SUB#
Pripyat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Coe actively working from the bottom here.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Coe won't allow it.
Coe gets full guard.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T6#
Pripyat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Coe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pripyat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pripyat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (2) vs (6) Coe
Pripyat is in bad spot here.
Pripyat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pripyat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Pripyat is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pripyat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Coe wants to finish this one by submission but Pripyat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Coe.
Pripyat has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Coe's lack of action.
#T7#
Pripyat wants to control but Coe is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Coe is working for a kimura but Pripyat is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pripyat defends it well.
Pripyat is looking to control Coe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Coe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Coe's head to control him but Coe postures up.
Coe wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
#T10##SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Pripyat defends the submission attempt.
Pripyat wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe prevents Pripyat from improving his position.#T11#
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (6) vs (6) Coe#SUB#
Coe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pripyat. #SUB#
Coe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pripyat.
Coe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pripyat's guard. Nice work there by Coe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (6) vs (8) Coe
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat is controlling Coe's posture.#T12#
Pripyat looking to control.
Coe passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pripyat is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat is pressing down on Coe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat managing to control the position.
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (8) vs (8) Coe#T14#
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Coe defending well.
Coe tries to roll over but Pripyat keeps him under control.
Coe is pressing down on Pripyat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pripyat is working for a kimura but Coe is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Coe gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Coe wins on points by 9 to 8.
David Allan Coe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Pripyat counters with a single leg into guard. Dominguez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Pripyat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Dominguez controlling the action here. #T1#
Dominguez is looking to stall here but Pripyat recovers full guard.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass. #T2#
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well.
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving. #SUB#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pripyat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Pripyat has a hand on Dominguez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dominguez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape. #T8#
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pripyat is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Pripyat wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez tries to control but Pripyat wriggling away.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
#T14#
Dominguez is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Dominguez
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 8 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tormenta stuffs the takedown.
Pripyat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tormenta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tormenta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tormenta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tormenta dives in for a single leg takedown but Pripyat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Pripyat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Tormenta
Tormenta pulls Pripyat in close to his closed guard and prevents Pripyat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Tormenta pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Tormenta has his hands on Pripyat's head, controlling the position.
Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tormenta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Tormenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Tormenta is controlling well.
Tormenta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Tormenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tormenta is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tormenta tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Tormenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pripyat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tormenta controlling the pace.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Tormenta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (5) Tormenta#T4#
Tormenta with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Tormenta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Tormenta is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tormenta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Tormenta
Tormenta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat regains half guard.#T6#
Tormenta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tormenta prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Tormenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Tormenta is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is in trouble now - Tormenta has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (11) Tormenta
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Tormenta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pripyat is holding on tight.
Tormenta keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
Tormenta controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Tormenta 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.
Tormenta fails to move to back control.
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.
Tormenta looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Tormenta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Tormenta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.
Tormenta is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Tormenta tries to control but Pripyat wriggling away.
Pripyat is working to get back to half guard.
Tormenta avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Tormenta content just to control the position here.
Tormenta trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Tormenta trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Tormenta is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Tormenta maintains control.
Tormenta trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it. #T12#
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tormenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Tormenta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (2) vs (14) Tormenta
Pripyat breaks Tormenta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (4) vs (14) Tormenta
Tormenta controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (4) vs (16) Tormenta#T14#
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Tormenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Tormenta has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta wins on points by 16 to 4.
After winning the bout, Fray Tormenta 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:
CACC 129: Hozdic vs Pripyat
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pripyat circles away.
Pripyat feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pripyat to the mat! Pripyat manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Hozdic 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.
Pripyat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Pripyat#SUB#
Hozdic is looking for a triangle but Pripyat pushes his legs off easily.
Pripyat being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Pripyat trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Hozdic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (6) vs (2) Pripyat
Hozdic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg. #T3#
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Pripyat 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.#T4#
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Hozdic won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.#T6##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Hozdic defends easily.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7##SUB2#
Pripyat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Hozdic passes into half guard.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pripyat wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
#T9#
Hozdic trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it.
Pripyat is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Pripyat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hozdic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Pripyat tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Pripyat wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Pripyat moves into full guard.
Pripyat is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T11#
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Pripyat 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: Hozdic (6) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura here.
Hozdic is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hozdic avoid being mounted?#T13#
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic gets back to full guard.
Hozdic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (8) vs (4) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hozdic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Pripyat being controlled for a moment.
Pripyat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hozdic is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (14) vs (4) Pripyat
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat tries to clinch #TD#
and Boss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat has a hand on Boss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Boss maintains control.
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boss avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Boss has a good base and remains in mount.
Boss pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss is having none of it.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Boss controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss content just to control the position here. #T4#
Pripyat 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.
Boss with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Pripyat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boss has picked Pripyat up and slammed him! Pripyat can't keep hold of the triangle and Boss manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (8) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss working away.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pripyat is not content to let Boss control the position.
Pripyat looking for a sweep but Boss has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (10) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Pripyat prevents Boss from taking his back.
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (10) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Boss wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is looking to work his way around to Boss's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boss is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (12) vs (4) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boss defends it easily.
Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Boss passes into half guard.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boss pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boss controlling his opponent.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away. #T9#
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Boss performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Pripyat trying to get back to full guard but Boss takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Pripyat has given up his back here. Will Boss look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (21) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Pripyat breaks Boss's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (21) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boss trying to control the position here. #T12#
Boss keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (23) vs (6) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat working for submissions but it's allowed Boss to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Boss taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Pripyat has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Boss has tapped! Great work by Pripyat! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pripyat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Pripyat
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.
Hirsch is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Hirsch's coaches at SSJ Gym 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.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
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.
Pripyat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hirsch gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch trying to control here.
Hirsch won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount. #T1#
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Pripyat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pripyat uses his free foot to push down on Hirsch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hirsch. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (7) Pripyat
Hirsch is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat tries to control but Hirsch wriggling away.
Hirsch has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (0) vs (10) Pripyat
I really don't envy Hirsch right now.
Pripyat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirsch turns into Pripyat and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hirsch passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hirsch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (5) vs (14) Pripyat
Hirsch tries to escape but Pripyat has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hirsch trying to control the hands but Pripyat won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Pripyat has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hirsch has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Hirsch manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (7) vs (14) Pripyat
Hirsch trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hirsch passes into half guard.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pripyat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hirsch.
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position. #T4#
Hirsch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (10) vs (14) Pripyat
Hirsch moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (13) vs (14) Pripyat
Pripyat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Pripyat defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (16) Pripyat#T5#
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pripyat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hirsch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (15) vs (16) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (18) vs (16) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away. #T6#
Pripyat is controlling an arm, preventing Hirsch from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Hirsch has hold of Pripyat's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pripyat manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Hirsch's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Hirsch wants to advance to full mount but Pripyat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T7#
Pripyat 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.
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Hirsch sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hirsch seems to be working for a kimura but Pripyat defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pripyat defends it well.
Hirsch prevents Pripyat from improving his position.#T8#
Hirsch is keen to just control but Pripyat is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pripyat defends it well. #SUB#
Hirsch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Hirsch passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirsch to get the leverage.
Hirsch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (21) vs (16) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Pripyat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Hirsch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pripyat turns into him and now he's in Hirsch's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (21) vs (18) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (23) vs (18) Pripyat
Hirsch passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hirsch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pripyat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirsch moves into full mount! Pripyat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (26) vs (18) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Hirsch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T11#
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch can't control as he wanted to and Pripyat manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pripyat moves into full guard.
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hirsch is tapping! Great win for Pripyat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic darts in looking for a takedown but Pripyat gets double underhooks and turns Hozdic into the ropes.
Hozdic sets himself, and Pripyat steps forward looking for the clinch! Hozdic avoids it this time.#TD2#
Pripyat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hozdic to the ground. Pripyat is now in Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Hozdic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hozdic preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hozdic trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hozdic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pripyat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hozdic has managed to get both his arms back between Pripyat's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Hozdic postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Pripyat managing to control the position. #T4#
Pripyat looking to control.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.
Pripyat 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.#T5#
Hozdic postures up.
Pripyat is pulling down on Hozdic's head. It's preventing any offense from Hozdic, at least for the moment.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hozdic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving. #T7#
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hozdic 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 Pripyat. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Pripyat tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Pripyat is being controlled here.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Pripyat wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic controls the position from side control.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hozdic working away.#T10#
Hozdic trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control.
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Hozdic content to control rather than advance.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Hozdic is thwarting Pripyat's attempts to control the position.
Pripyat 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.
Hozdic prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Hozdic uses his free foot to push down on Pripyat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pripyat. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (2) Pripyat
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.#T14#
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hozdic is looking to pass Pripyat's guard but actually Pripyat recovers to full guard.
Pripyat looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pripyat darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Pripyat into the ropes.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pripyat defends it nicely.
Pripyat leaves Sparxx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparxx with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Pripyat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pripyat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Pripyat
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Pripyat pushes a forearm under Sparxx's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sparxx is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat!
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CACC 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Pripyat tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pripyat tries to pull guard but Torres forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Pripyat pulls guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Torres is now in half guard. #T1#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Pripyat is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Torres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (3) Torres
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pripyat is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (3) Torres
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pripyat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. #T4##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
Pripyat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Pripyat passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (3) Torres
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torres tries to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away. #SUB#
Pripyat wants to finish this one by submission but Torres is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pripyat.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torres 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.
Torres tries to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it.
Torres wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is having none of it. #T8#
Pripyat is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres regains half guard.#T9#
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pripyat seems content to control.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Torres won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (3) Torres#T10#
Pripyat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torres's legs.
Torres tries to buck Pripyat off but Pripyat is having none of it.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pripyat off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (7) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is in a bad position with Torres working for a choke. Pripyat manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (7) Torres
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11#
Torres wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Torres is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #T12#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #T13#
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Torres keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Pripyat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tormenta tries for a takedown but Pripyat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tormenta sets himself, and Pripyat steps forward looking for the clinch! Tormenta avoids it this time.#TD2#
Pripyat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Tormenta tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Tormenta gets full guard.
Tormenta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormenta is retaining full guard.
Pripyat won't allow Tormenta to sweep him here.
Tormenta is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat passes into half guard. #T1#
Tormenta is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is keen to just control but Tormenta is a slippery customer.
Tormenta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat postures up.
#T2#
Tormenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Tormenta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tormenta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pripyat uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (0) vs (5) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Tormenta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Tormenta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pripyat has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (0) vs (8) Pripyat
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Pripyat is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tormenta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tormenta shrugs it off.
Tormenta tries to hold on but Pripyat postures up.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tormenta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Tormenta defending well. #T4#
Tormenta is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pripyat is trying to control. Tormenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tormenta is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tormenta avoid being mounted?
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tormenta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pripyat trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta 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.#T5#
Tormenta trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat forces his way into half guard.
Tormenta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta controlling Pripyat's posture.
Tormenta 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.
Tormenta controlling Pripyat's posture. #T6#
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tormenta trying to control the position.
Tormenta pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Tormenta is trying to control the position but Pripyat postures up.
Tormenta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.
Tormenta trying to control the position.
#T7#
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Tormenta controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Tormenta 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.
Pripyat trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Tormenta working for a triangle but Pripyat defends it easily.
Pripyat trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
Tormenta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tormenta 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.
Pripyat trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom. #T9#
Tormenta trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Tormenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pripyat defends well.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Tormenta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (8) Pripyat#SUB2#
Tormenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tormenta 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. #T10#
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Pripyat is controlling Tormenta's posture.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pripyat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Pripyat trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pripyat trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta looking to control.
Tormenta has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage. #T12#
Tormenta wants to hit a sweep here but Pripyat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tormenta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (2) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat controlling from mount.
Tormenta 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: Tormenta (4) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tormenta defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tormenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Tormenta defends easily.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat looking to control.
Tormenta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Tormenta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pripyat is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tormenta rolls with it to try and escape but Pripyat cranks on the arm and Tormenta is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CACC 106
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dani Holguin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pripyat.
Holguin shoots in looking for a takedown but Pripyat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holguin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Holguin closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Holguin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pripyat is trying to keep an underhook but Holguin manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Holguin is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat gets full guard.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holguin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holguin's guard. #T1#
Holguin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Pripyat moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holguin. Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (2) vs (5) Pripyat
Holguin prevents Pripyat from moving into mount.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holguin keeps working.
Holguin struggling a bit here.
Pripyat controls the position from side control.
Holguin tries to buck Pripyat off but Pripyat is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Holguin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Holguin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holguin seems a little lost for a moment, as Pripyat dominates the positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat tries to advance to mount but Holguin denies him.
Holguin is looking to regain half guard here but Pripyat keeps moving and retains side control.
Pripyat advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (2) vs (7) Pripyat
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Pripyat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Holguin is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Holguin working to try and regain half guard.
Holguin is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a guillotine from mount but Holguin is in no mood to give up.
Holguin wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holguin is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Holguin'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.
Holguin working to try and regain half guard.
Pripyat is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holguin is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Holguin (2) vs (10) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Holguin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (4) vs (10) Pripyat#T5#
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Holguin has moved into half guard.
Holguin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (10) Pripyat#SUB#
Holguin is trying to get an arm triangle but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Holguin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pripyat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pripyat 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.
Holguin taking a break here but Pripyat is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Holguin is very close to passing his half guard.#T6##SUB#
Holguin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pripyat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holguin.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holguin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pripyat sees it coming and defends easily.
Holguin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Holguin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holguin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (7) vs (12) Pripyat
Holguin keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Holguin is looking to sweep but instead, Pripyat has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Holguin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pripyat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (15) Pripyat
Holguin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pripyat easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (7) vs (17) Pripyat
Pripyat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holguin is looking to escape.
Pripyat looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Holguin is looking to get to half guard.
Pripyat controlling his opponent.
Holguin 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.
Pripyat is controlling the pace.
Pripyat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (20) Pripyat#T9#
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holguin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Holguin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Holguin can't escape the position.
Pripyat controlling his opponent.
Holguin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Holguin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holguin tries to hold on but Pripyat postures up.
Holguin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pripyat looking to control but Holguin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holguin 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.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holguin keeps working.
Holguin is trying to control but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (23) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Holguin doesn't allow it. #T12#
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holguin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Holguin is having none of it.
Holguin manages to get to full guard.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holguin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Pripyat trying to control but Holguin is working from the bottom.
Holguin 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.
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holguin's guard.
Holguin is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holguin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat passes Holguin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14##SUB#
Holguin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (7) vs (26) Pripyat
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 26 to 7. |
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Event:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Pripyat has closed the distance and engaged Nielsen in a clinch.
#TD#
Nielsen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pripyat regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen pushes down on Pripyat's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Pripyat defends it.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Pripyat
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.
Pripyat won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Pripyat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pripyat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nielsen trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Pripyat is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Pripyat uses his free foot to push down on Nielsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Pripyat
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen'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.
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.#T6#
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (5) Pripyat
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Nielsen advances to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pripyat defends it well.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
#T9#
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Pripyat controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself. #T10#
Pripyat 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: Nielsen (4) vs (7) Pripyat
Pripyat prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Pripyat is controlling the pace.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Pripyat performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but Pripyat has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (4) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to advance position but instead Nielsen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Pripyat is just content to waste time from the top position. Nielsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen 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: Nielsen (6) vs (10) Pripyat
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Pripyat is having none of it. #T12#
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Nielsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pripyat is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nielsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pripyat is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bystrom gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Pripyat#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pripyat defends it well.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Bystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bystrom is working for a kimura but Pripyat is defending it quite comfortably.
Bystrom wants to take a breather but Pripyat is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to control but Bystrom postures up.
Bystrom trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Bystrom looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (2) Pripyat#SUB#
Bystrom throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pripyat uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (2) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control the position but Bystrom is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bystrom's face as Pripyat controls the position.
Bystrom tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bystrom's face as Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat trying to control the action but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Pripyat has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to get an arm triangle but Bystrom is defending well. #T3#
Bystrom looks to move to half guard but instead Pripyat has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (2) vs (7) Pripyat
Bystrom has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (2) vs (10) Pripyat#SUB2#
Bystrom won't enjoy being in this position. Pripyat looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bystrom is tapping - it's over boys! Pripyat picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karelin Pripyat!
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
EMP Grabber vs Pripyat
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Grabber dips to his left and cracks Pripyat with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Pripyat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grabber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Pripyat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grabber's half guard.
Pripyat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to control from Grabber's half guard. Grabber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pripyat is looking to work some ground and pound but Grabber has wrist control.#T1#
Grabber keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pripyat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pripyat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pripyat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pripyat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Grabber misses.
Pripyat feints the counter takedown.
Pripyat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grabber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pripyat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grabber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crotch Grabber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pripyat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabber pinned against the cage. Grabber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
A lazy left from Grabber finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pripyat.
A quick step to the side and Grabber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grabber drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pripyat right on the button. Pripyat goes down! Grabber follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Grabber gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crotch Grabber!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crotch Grabber thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Araujo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pripyat swivels and escapes.
Pripyat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pripyat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araujo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araujo's guard now, I'm sure.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pripyat landing with the ground and pound.
Pripyat is working Araujo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pripyat 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.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pripyat chips away with some ground and pound.
Araujo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Araujo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Pripyat doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Araujo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Pripyat - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat 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 Openweight Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Pripyat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Pripyat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pripyat.
Pripyat won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tower controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Tower trying to control the position.
#T1#
Tower keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at AK Beasties inform us that Tower has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pripyat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pripyat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Pripyat working away.#T2#
Pripyat looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tower is avoiding damage well.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pripyat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tower is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat prevents Tower from standing back up.
Tower has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pripyat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pripyat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tower trying to control here.
Pripyat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tower is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Tower is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pripyat scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pripyat content to control rather than advance.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Pripyat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tower is holding on to half guard well.
Pripyat content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pripyat fails with the takedown.
Pripyat fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Tower drops Pripyat with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pripyat looks back up at him and smiles so Tower waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Pripyat misses with a takedown
and Tower counters with a huge right that knocks Pripyat out cold! Tower is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower! Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Iain Tower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Pripyat takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Pripyat gets a double leg takedown into Tower's guard.
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.
Pripyat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tower controlling the position.
Tower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pripyat chips away with some ground and pound.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tower's head.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.
Pripyat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Tower 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.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pripyat postures up in Tower's guard and throws a big left but Tower blocks it. #T1#
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Tower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tower tries to stand but Pripyat is controlling from the bottom.
Pripyat pulls Tower in close to his closed guard and prevents Tower from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat is looking to sweep but instead, Tower has passed into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Tower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat 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#
Tower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pripyat. #T2#
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. Pripyat connects with a nice short shot to Tower's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Tower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tower.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pripyat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pripyat throws a strike but Tower rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tower postures up.
Pripyat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tower wants to stand but Pripyat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pripyat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tower 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.
Pripyat pulls Tower in to control the position.
Tower trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pripyat's guard.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Pripyat pulls Tower in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pripyat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pripyat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tower stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tower wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tower misses its target.
Pripyat is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Tower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Pripyat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pripyat is in Tower's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat 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##TD2#
Pripyat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tower!
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Tower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pripyat 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat cracks Tower with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pripyat working the strikes but Tower uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pripyat.
Tower is trying to stand back up but Pripyat is controlling him
Pripyat misses with a head shot. Tower uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tower is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
#T1#
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
Pripyat throwing strikes from guard but Tower blocks nicely.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat throwing strikes from guard but Tower blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pripyat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Tower looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pripyat or perhaps it was just good defense by Tower, which made it look bad.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pripyat.
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown but Tower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iain Tower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat shoots for a takedown but Tower saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pripyat. #SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pripyat's guard! Nice work there by Tower!
Karelin Pripyat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tower won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Tower showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tower is looking to stand up but Pripyat won't let him.
Tower showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Pripyat is working an open guard so Tower takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pripyat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tower avoids it really well and circles away.
Iain Tower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Pripyat moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Tower connects with a right hand. Pripyat shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pripyat dives in and scores a takedown into Tower's guard.
Tower is wriggling around but Pripyat manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Tower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Pripyat gets a double leg takedown into Tower's guard.
Pripyat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Tower's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tower can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tower won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Tower content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
Pripyat controlling Tower's posture.
Tower preventing the sweep.
Tower advances position into side control!
Pripyat tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying to control Tower's posture but Tower avoids it.
Tower wants to stand but Pripyat has his arm trapped. #T2#
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.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face as Tower controls the position. #SU#
Tower decides to stand back up.
Pripyat doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
#TD2#
Tower gets caught napping as Pripyat dives in and scores a takedown. Tower manages to retain guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pripyat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat looks to land a strike but Tower avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pripyat won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tower's head.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pripyat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.
Pripyat trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.
Pripyat 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Tower.
Pripyat working some strikes from top position.
Pripyat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Pripyat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tower managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pripyat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pripyat lands a jab.#TD2#
Pripyat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pripyat lands in his opponent's guard.
Pripyat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pripyat chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Pripyat trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pripyat controlling Tower's posture. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.#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.
Tower controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.
Iain Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tower is looking to stand up but Pripyat won't let him.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Tower sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pripyat is trying to keep Tower in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Tower passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tower.
Tower is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pripyat connects with the punch.#T4##TD2#
Pripyat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pripyat throws a strike but Tower rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat wants to control but Tower passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Tower is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tower content to control rather than advance.
Tower wants to get back to his feet.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Tower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pripyat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pripyat tries to clinch up.
Pripyat dives in for a single leg takedown but Tower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Pripyat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pripyat throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Tower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pripyat throws a big right hand that misses.
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
Tower wants to get back to his feet but Pripyat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pripyat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pripyat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pripyat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pripyat distracts Tower with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Tower.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Pripyat.#TD2#
Pripyat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pripyat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tower's head. #T3#
Pripyat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tower sees it coming and defends easily.
Pripyat slows the pace down in half guard.
Tower taking some punishment here, with Pripyat in his half guard.
Pripyat is trying to control. Tower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tower is controlling Pripyat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pripyat performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Pripyat.
Tower wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pripyat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pripyat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tower defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tower trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin Pripyat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pripyat 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karelin Pripyat!
During a confident post fight interview, Karelin Pripyat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Pripyat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Tambua shoots in looking for a takedown. Pripyat tries to sprawl out of it but Tambua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pripyat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tambua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pripyat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tambua avoids it really well and circles away.
Tambua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tambua misses with an uppercut. Pripyat saw that one coming.
Pripyat looks to throw the jab but Tambua is out of range.
Tambua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pripyat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tambua.
Pripyat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tambua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tambua misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Pripyat moves into the clinch.
Tambua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tambua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pripyat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karelin Pripyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukinio Tambua.
Tambua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pripyat after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Tambua is trying to drag Pripyat to the mat but Pripyat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tambua prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Pripyat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tambua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tambua keeps trying to improve his position.
Pripyat not doing much here.
Tambua tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tambua is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Pripyat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tambua moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Tambua wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat landing with the ground and pound.
Tambua looking for a sweep. Not yet Tambua, not yet.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Tambua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tambua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tambua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tambua keeps moving.
Tambua is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
#T3#
Pripyat postures up and lands a big shot to Tambua's brow.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Tambua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pripyat won't allow Tambua to sweep him here.
Tambua keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat 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.
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tambua tries for a takedown but Pripyat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jab, jab by Pripyat - just one landing.
Tambua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tambua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tambua blocks a jab.
Tambua cracks Pripyat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Pripyat gets a double leg takedown into Tambua's guard.
Pripyat won't allow Tambua to sweep him here.
Pripyat trying to control but Tambua is working from the bottom.
Tambua 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#
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pripyat connects with a couple of short punches.
Tambua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tambua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tambua sizes up Pripyat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tambua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Pripyat gets the takedown into side control.
Tambua is trying to get back to half guard.
Pripyat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tambua is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looks up at the clock and then as Tambua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pripyat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tambua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tambua is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pripyat working over Tambua with some ground and pound. Tambua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Tambua looking for submissions off his back.
Tambua is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pripyat working Tambua over with strikes.
Tambua is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pripyat wants to work for an arm triangle but Tambua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pripyat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Tambua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin Pripyat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pripyat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pripyat controlling the pace.
Tambua is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Tambua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pripyat 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.
Tambua is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tambua avoid being mounted?#T3#
Pripyat blocks the strikes from Tambua.
Pripyat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tambua can do to turn this around?
Tambua is pressing down on Pripyat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tambua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat is working Tambua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tambua 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#
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat trying to control but Tambua postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat 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#
Pripyat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Pripyat 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.
Tambua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pripyat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pripyat's back!#SUB2#
Pripyat 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 Tambua gets his way!
Pripyat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tambua is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Our spies down at at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo inform us that Tambua has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pripyat 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 Tambua gets his way!
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 Karelin Pripyat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tambua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tambua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pripyat takes one to the side of the head.
Tambua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Pripyat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tambua on his heels. He'll look to pass Tambua's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Tambua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pripyat trying to control but Tambua is working from the bottom.
Pripyat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tambua wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pripyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pripyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tambua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Tambua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat landing with the ground and pound.
Pripyat is in close to Tambua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mukinio Tambua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tambua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tambua's head.
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Tambua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tambua wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat distracts Tambua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat trying to control but Tambua is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pripyat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tambua 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.#T3#
Pripyat stands up over Tambua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tambua keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Tambua keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tambua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pripyat cracks Tambua with a solid left hand.
Tambua has momentary wrist control but Pripyat slips an elbow through the middle.
Pripyat connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Pripyat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tambua is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pripyat has control of Tambua's left arm, preventing Tambua from doing any damage.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tambua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pripyat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tambua.
Tambua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pripyat's head.
Tambua postures up.
Tambua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pripyat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tambua is looking to work some ground and pound but Pripyat has wrist control.
Pripyat pulls Tambua in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat continues to stall.
Tambua postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin Pripyat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pripyat, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 52: Reaper vs Mikhasevich
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Lang misses with a hook.
Pripyat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Lang.#CUT2#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pripyat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pripyat was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pripyat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pripyat.
Lang wants to stand and escape but Pripyat is having none of it. #SUB#
Pripyat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pripyat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Lang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Pripyat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Pripyat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lang! #SUB#
Pripyat tries for a kimura but Lang is defending well. #T1#
Lang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pripyat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pripyat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ES2#
Lang sneaks out the side door and pushes Pripyat away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lang swings for the body but Pripyat moves out of range.
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pripyat manages to avoid it.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Pripyat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lang's guard.
Pripyat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lang is looking to stand up but Pripyat isn't so interested in that idea.
Pripyat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lang wants to stand but Pripyat is controlling the position.
Pripyat distracts Lang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat 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.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pripyat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lang wants to stand but Pripyat is controlling the position.
Lang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pripyat is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat scoring with some ground and pound.
Pripyat is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pripyat is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Pripyat stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lang wants to stand but Pripyat is controlling the position.
Pripyat scoring with some ground and pound.
Pripyat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lang is looking to stand up but Pripyat isn't so interested in that idea.
Pripyat lands a couple of elbows.
Lang wants to stand and escape but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Lang is rocked!
Pripyat lands a couple of digs.
Lang is still in real trouble! Can Pripyat finish him?
Pripyat arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lang's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karelin Pripyat!
A victorious Karelin Pripyat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
James Lang spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back Fool!!'.
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Event:
TGC 48: Hepple vs Human
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pripyat ducks under a wild hook from Grabber.
We've been told by Grabber's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grabber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Grabber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pripyat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grabber defends it well.
No joy there for Grabber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grabber misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Pripyat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grabber's guard.
Pripyat throwing strikes from guard but Grabber blocks nicely. #T1#
Pripyat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pripyat throwing strikes but missing.
Pripyat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pripyat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grabber tries to get out of the position.
Pripyat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grabber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pripyat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pripyat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grabber some visible discomfort.
#T2##SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grabber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pripyat scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grabber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grabber is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Pripyat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grabber, who protects the arm well.
Pripyat is trying to ground and pound but Grabber uses the momentary lack of control by Pripyat to regain half guard. #T3#
Pripyat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pripyat lands a nice short elbow.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grabber to regain full guard.
Pripyat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pripyat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pripyat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pripyat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pripyat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grabber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pripyat. #T4#
Pripyat postures up and lands a big shot to Grabber's brow.
Grabber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pripyat on the ground.
Pripyat landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pripyat 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. #SUB2#
Pripyat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grabber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pripyat, into his guard. #REVR#
Grabber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Grabber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grabber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pripyat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grabber 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 Pripyat.
Pripyat tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pripyat slips under a jab.
Grabber misses with the combination.
Pripyat feints the counter takedown.
Grabber misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Pripyat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Pripyat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grabber defend it? Pripyat steps over the head and cranks it - Grabber is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pripyat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fanatic Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pripyat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pripyat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Bell.#CUT2#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.#TD#
Pripyat drives through with a takedown into Bell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pripyat throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pripyat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell seems keen to control Pripyat's posture.
Bell looking to control.
Pripyat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pripyat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat 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.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pripyat.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pripyat working some strikes from top position.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Pripyat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Pripyat drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Pripyat off! Pripyat jumps back into Bell's guard. #SUB#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Bell 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.
Pripyat 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.
Bell trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pripyat drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Pripyat off! Pripyat jumps back into Bell's guard.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bell is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pripyat with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Pripyat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pripyat scoring with some ground and pound.
Pripyat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Pripyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pripyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pripyat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pripyat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bell is trying to control the position but Pripyat postures up. #T3#
Bell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pripyat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pripyat. #SUB#
Pripyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pripyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pripyat to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pripyat pulls down on the head and he's put Bell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fanatic Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Sabin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pripyat circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pripyat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Pripyat wants to work for an arm triangle but Sabin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Sabin won't allow it. #SUB#
Pripyat 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.
#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sabin defends it well.
Sabin tries to kick Pripyat off but Pripyat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Ground and pound from Pripyat.
Sabin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pripyat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pripyat working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pripyat lands a nice short elbow.
Pripyat winds up and cracks Sabin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pripyat lands a nice short elbow.
Pripyat is nestled in close to Sabin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sabin looks winded!
Pripyat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pripyat lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Sabin is rocked!
Pripyat is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sabin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Pripyat fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sabin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Pripyat! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fanatic Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pripyat dives in for a single leg takedown but Chinannigans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pripyat 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.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pripyat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chinannigans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pripyat somewhat.
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt
and Chinannigans counters with a straight right hand.
Jones Chinannigans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chinannigans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pripyat or perhaps it was just good defense by Chinannigans, which made it look bad.
Chinannigans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Pripyat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chinannigans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chinannigans controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pripyat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chinannigans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chinannigans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chinannigans! #REVR#
Pripyat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chinannigans pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinannigans trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chinannigans pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#T3#
Chinannigans content just to control the position here.
Chinannigans wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Chinannigans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pripyat on the ground.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Chinannigans has a good base and remains in mount.#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.
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Chinannigans's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pripyat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pripyat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chinannigans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chinannigans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chinannigans! #REVR#
Pripyat tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Chinannigans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pripyat fails with the takedown
enabling Chinannigans to counter with a crisp jab.
Pripyat fails with a takedown attempt.
Chinannigans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Pripyat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Chinannigans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pripyat to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat has gone for a leg lock! Chinannigans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pripyat's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chinannigans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Pripyat pushes a forearm under Chinannigans's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chinannigans is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat!
A determined Karelin Pripyat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 4
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Night throws a hook but Pripyat blocks it.
Night misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pripyat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Pripyat drives through with a takedown into Night's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pripyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pripyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Night is keeping the position for now.
Night is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pripyat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Night is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Night has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a triangle but Night pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Night wants to stand but Pripyat is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Night stands and steps away. Pripyat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pripyat has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Night scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.#TD#
Pripyat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Night is defending against the submission attempts here by Pripyat.
#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Night has managed to free his arm - good work.
Night tries to roll over but Pripyat keeps him under control.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pripyat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Pripyat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Night is just riding it out for now. Pripyat eventually gives up the hold.
Pripyat prevents Night from standing back up.
Night really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pripyat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
Night tries to kick Pripyat off but Pripyat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Night is defending well.
#SUB#
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Night defends the submission attempt.
Night is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Night looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat'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.
#R2#
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown but Night shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt
and Pripyat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pripyat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pripyat shoots in for a double leg but Night sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karelin Pripyat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pripyat fails to land the takedown.
Pripyat swats away the attempt to clinch by Night.
Night throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pripyat clean off his feet! He's out cold! Night stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Night!
Suga Night thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pripyat throws a shot from downtown. Bala moves away and avoids it.
Bala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.#CL2#
Pripyat moves into the clinch.
Bala stops a takedown attempt from Pripyat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pripyat 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.
Bala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pripyat backwards.
Bala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bala.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bala misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bala breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Pripyat has Bala up against the cage in a clinch.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pripyat prevents a body shot from Bala.
Still in the clinch, Bala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bala tries a body shot but Pripyat blocks it.
Bala works on Pripyat's body with a couple of short punches.
Pripyat blocks a body shot from Bala.
Bala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bala tries to work over Pripyat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bala.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Bala is trying to push Pripyat away but Pripyat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
Pripyat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Bala.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bala.
Pripyat is trying to drag Bala to the mat but Bala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandro Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.#BC#
Bala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bala tries to clinch up but Pripyat circles away and keeps his distance.
Pripyat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bala on the side of the head.#CL2#
Pripyat rushes Bala and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bala.
Bala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pripyat goes for a takedown attempt but Bala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pripyat throws a right hand that misses
and Bala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bala throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
That has opened up Karelin Pripyat's cut even more.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pripyat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bala. #CL#
Bala clinches.
Bala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pripyat's elbow.
Bala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pripyat backwards.
Bala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Bala is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pripyat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bala to the mat. Bala regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pripyat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pripyat's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bala is looking for a triangle but Pripyat pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bala'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.#SUB#
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Bala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Bala's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat 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.
Sandro Bala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Bala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pripyat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bala's head.#CL2#
Pripyat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bala, pushing him back against the cage.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Bala swings wildly with an uppercut but Pripyat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pripyat looking for a takedown.
A short right from Bala on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##TD2#
Pripyat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pripyat distracts Bala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat is in close to Bala's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bala's head.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat stands up over Bala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Bala working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat with a nice head shot there.
Bala is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
#SUB#
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pripyat passes into side control.
Check out the look on Pripyat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pripyat trying to control the action but Bala is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bala, who protects the arm well.
Bala is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pripyat lands a strong strike to the head of Bala. That's dazed him! Pripyat looking to finish here. Bala is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Pripyat lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat made sure to mention his sponsor, Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 18: Birthday Bashing
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pripyat moves into the clinch.#TD#
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pripyat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.#SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown distracts Pripyat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pripyat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Pripyat in his guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
It looks like Mantice Brown has been cut.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Pripyat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Pripyat slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Pripyat slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Mantice Brown's cut is getting worse.
Pripyat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
Mantice Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pripyat working the head with strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mantice Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mantice Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 13: Lang vs Brown
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pripyat is defended easily by Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pripyat.
Pripyat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pripyat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakherenkoff swivels and escapes.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat dives in for a single leg takedown but Zakherenkoff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zakherenkoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zakherenkoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Zakherenkoff 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.
Pripyat shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakherenkoff scores with a nice head shot.
Zakherenkoff lands with a hook. Pripyat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Pripyat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakherenkoff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zakherenkoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat is working Zakherenkoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pripyat drops back looking for a leg! Zakherenkoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakherenkoff manages to kick Pripyat off! Pripyat jumps back into Zakherenkoff's guard.
Zakherenkoff is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zakherenkoff keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Zakherenkoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zakherenkoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakherenkoff 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#
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Pripyat taking some punishment here, with Zakherenkoff in his half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
Zakherenkoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pripyat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff is nestled in close to Pripyat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pripyat.
Nice sprawl there from Zakherenkoff as Pripyat shoots in.
Zakherenkoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakherenkoff wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.#CL#
Zakherenkoff has closed the distance and engaged Pripyat in a clinch.
Zakherenkoff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zakherenkoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakherenkoff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pripyat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zakherenkoff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Zakherenkoff tightens his grip and picks Pripyat up, before dumping him to the ground. Pripyat manages to land in guard.
Zakherenkoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Zakherenkoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zakherenkoff works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zakherenkoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pripyat is breathing heavily.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Zakherenkoff defends it easily.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zakherenkoff controls the pace.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pripyat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pripyat moves into full guard.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Zakherenkoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zakherenkoff passes into half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Zakherenkoff keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zakherenkoff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakherenkoff has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakherenkoff landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Zakherenkoff from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zakherenkoff defends well.#SUB2#
Pripyat has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zakherenkoff doesn't defend quickly enough and Pripyat has managed to lock this one up! Can Zakherenkoff escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pripyat on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TGC 8: Shakhbulatov vs Kulina
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Pripyat has his takedown stuffed
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vega leaves Pripyat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pripyat doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Vega counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pripyat! Vega lets Pripyat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karelin Pripyat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pripyat to the canvas! Pripyat doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vega keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Vega!
Randy Vega got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
TGC 6: Kovalskii vs Rollins
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt - Tea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pripyat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tea tries to counter by clinching up but Pripyat breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Tea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pripyat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tea is in Pripyat's guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tea throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pripyat's body to avoid the submission. Pripyat has instead reached around Tea's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pripyat arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat!
After winning the bout, Karelin Pripyat 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Pripyat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
Pripyat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Pripyat gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pripyat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pripyat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis throws an elbow that misses. Pripyat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lewis's guard. Nice move by Pripyat!#REVB#
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pripyat on the ground.
Pripyat trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Pripyat is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pripyat drops back looking for a leg! Lewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lewis manages to kick Pripyat off! Pripyat jumps back into Lewis's guard. #T1#
Lewis wants to stand but Pripyat is controlling the position.
Pripyat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pripyat passes into half guard.
Pripyat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lewis!
Pripyat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pripyat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pripyat won't let Lewis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pripyat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Pripyat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!#SUB2#
Pripyat is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Lewis is trying to stand up.
Pripyat landing punches.
Pripyat scoring with strikes but Lewis is staying in there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pripyat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lewis is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pripyat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Pripyat throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Lewis has his hands clasped together but Pripyat breaks the hold and Lewis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pripyat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat!
After winning the bout, Karelin Pripyat 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pripyat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demon's guard.#SUB#
Demon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demon controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Demon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pripyat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Demon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pripyat is defending well. Demon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pripyat has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Demon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Etrigan Demon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pripyat scores with a takedown into Head's guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Pripyat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pripyat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pripyat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pripyat stands up over Head, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pripyat works over Head with some ground and pound from guard.
Pripyat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Head keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pripyat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Head dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pripyat works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Head is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Head is aware though and is defending well.
Head wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pripyat can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a triangle here. Head is fighting it but it looks tight! Pripyat pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Head is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karelin Pripyat!
After the fight, Karelin Pripyat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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