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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patricio Santos Diaz and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patricio Santos Diaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paulman wants to clinch but Santos Diaz slips to the side
and Santos Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman pulls Santos Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Paulman 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.
Santos Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santos Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Santos Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (0) Paulman
Santos Diaz wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman stops Santos Diaz from passing to mount.
Santos Diaz working away.
Paulman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (2) Paulman
Santos Diaz tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paulman.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santos Diaz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Santos Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Paulman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos Diaz avoid being mounted?
Santos Diaz wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Santos Diaz defending well.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Santos Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Santos Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Santos Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Santos Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman preventing the sweep.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos Diaz is retaining full guard.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (7) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Paulman is controlling Santos Diaz's posture.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Santos Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (10) vs (2) Paulman
Santos Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Paulman is looking to regain half guard here but Santos Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Paulman is trying to control Santos Diaz's posture but Santos Diaz avoids it.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Santos Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Santos Diaz trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Santos Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (13) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman is squirming around, avoiding Santos Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Santos Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Santos Diaz tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Santos Diaz wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Santos Diaz controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Santos Diaz controlling the action here.
Paulman gets full guard.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos Diaz wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman has control of Santos Diaz's left arm, preventing Santos Diaz from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman is still trying to improve position.
Santos Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman controls Santos Diaz momentarily but Santos Diaz frees himself.
Paulman is controlling Santos Diaz's posture.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Santos Diaz's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Santos Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos Diaz 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.
Santos Diaz'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.
Santos Diaz wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman has his hands on Santos Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos Diaz wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Santos Diaz passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos Diaz 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.
Paulman trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Santos Diaz is looking to advance position but Paulman won't allow it.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos Diaz controls the pace.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Santos Diaz controlling from the top position.
Santos Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Santos Diaz won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman 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.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Santos Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Santos Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Santos Diaz from controlling successfully.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santos Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Diaz postures up.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Santos Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Santos Diaz is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos Diaz takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Patricio Santos Diaz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori and Miilo Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen has chosen When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hattori tries to sprawl but Nurkkanen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hattori trying to control but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hattori is looking to control Nurkkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hattori avoid being mounted?
Hattori is pressing down on Nurkkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurkkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (5) Nurkkanen
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen 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 Hattori's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurkkanen wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
Nurkkanen controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hattori tries to get to full guard but Nurkkanen has control of the leg.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (8) Nurkkanen
Hattori prevents Nurkkanen from improving position.
Hattori is being controlled here.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurkkanen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Nurkkanen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurkkanen prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurkkanen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hattori (0) vs (10) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen fails to advance to Hattori's back.
Nurkkanen content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurkkanen content just to control the position here.
Nurkkanen wants to take his opponent's back but Hattori doesn't allow it.
Nurkkanen controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nurkkanen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (13) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is looking for the choke from the back position but Hattori is controlling his hands well.
Nurkkanen controls the action.
Hattori preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori fending off the submission attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori fending off the submission attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nurkkanen controlling the position well here. Hattori rolled but Nurkkanen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hattori tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hattori's body.
Nurkkanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hattori defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hattori can't escape the position.
Hattori showing good submission defense here.
Nurkkanen looking for the RNC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Hattori right now.
Nurkkanen has got one arm under Hattori's chin. This could be trouble... Hattori trying to control the other hand but Nurkkanen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hattori has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miilo Nurkkanen!
Miilo Nurkkanen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spawn Diego and Lewis Lee. Diego comes to the cage accompanied by Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spawn Diego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diego rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Diego gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diego will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Diego is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diego holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diego holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Diego looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diego is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Diego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diego is not content to let Lee control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diego holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diego is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Diego defends the submission attempt.
Diego is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee 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.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diego still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diego has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diego (4) vs (0) Lee
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diego (4) vs (2) Lee
Diego keeping control of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diego slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diego is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diego looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diego looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diego! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diego (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diego taking a breather here.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diego just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee prevents Diego from moving into mount.
Diego controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee stops Diego from passing to mount.
Lee is trying to control Diego's posture but Diego avoids it.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Diego just content to control the position.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee being controlled for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diego advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diego (10) vs (2) Lee
Diego tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diego seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Diego gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee wants to control but Diego is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Diego controlling the action here.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Diego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diego (13) vs (2) Lee
Diego tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
A lull in the action here as Diego stalls from top position.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diego taking a breather here.
Diego wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Diego controlling from side mount.
Diego has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diego taking a breather here.
Lee tries to buck Diego off but Diego is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diego (15) vs (2) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Lewis Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kwasi Enin and DJ Apollo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kwasi Enin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Apollo pushes Enin up against the cage in a clinch.
Enin wants a takedown but no success here.
Enin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Enin is trying to pull guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwasi Enin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enin jumps guard.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Enin keeps moving.
Enin wants to improve his position but instead Apollo has moved into half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Enin is keeping him busy.
Apollo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enin is staying active underneath Apollo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Enin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Apollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enin controlling the position.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Apollo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Enin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Enin keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enin keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Enin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Apollo is now in half guard.
Apollo controlling the pace.
Enin gets back to full guard.
Enin pulls Apollo in close to prevent any damage.
Enin controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enin controlling Apollo's posture.
Apollo trying to control but Enin is working from the bottom.
Apollo is looking to advance position but Enin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Enin (4) vs (0) Apollo
Enin controlling his opponent.
Enin trying to control but Apollo is having none of it.
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Enin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enin wants to control the pace but Apollo is squirming around nicely.
Apollo 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: Enin (4) vs (2) Apollo
Apollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Enin keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Enin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo has gone for a leg lock! Enin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Apollo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enin (6) vs (2) Apollo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Enin pushes down on Apollo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enin is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Enin is staying active.
Enin is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Enin is taking a breather. Apollo 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to roll over but Enin keeps him under control.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enin is working away from the top position though.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Enin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enin pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Enin is trying to control the action in half guard but Apollo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo wants to control but Enin is keeping busy.
Apollo is refusing to be controlled, as Enin sits in half guard.
Apollo is looking for a sweep. Enin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enin trying to pass the guard but Apollo defending well.
Enin trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Enin is trying to work for a kimura but Apollo is defending well.
Enin tries to pass to full mount but Apollo defends it.
Apollo trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo keeping hold of Enin's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apollo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Apollo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Enin stacks Apollo 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 Enin! Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (9) vs (2) Apollo
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Apollo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enin wants to control but Apollo is keeping him busy.
Apollo sneaks back into half guard.
Enin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo tries to roll over but Enin keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Enin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Apollo sees it coming and defends easily.
Apollo wants to control but Enin is keeping busy.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo is trying to control but Enin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (12) vs (2) Apollo
Enin wants to take his opponent's back but Apollo doesn't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo gets back to half guard.
Enin is looking to stall here but Apollo recovers full guard.
Apollo working a defensive guard but Enin passes into half guard.
Apollo is holding on to half guard well.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.
Apollo trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Enin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Apollo is refusing to be controlled, as Enin sits in half guard.
Enin is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Enin wants to take a breather but Apollo is having none of it.
Enin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Apollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo is doing well to control the position and prevent Enin from advancing to side control.
Enin prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Enin 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enin takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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