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CACC 100 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Hell up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Hell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Hell defends it easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diaz has an active guard here but Hell has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Hell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Hell prevents Diaz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Hell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (3) vs (0) Diaz
Hell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (6) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Diaz tries to escape but Hell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Diaz tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Hell wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to hold on to Hell's head to control him but Hell postures up.
#T4#
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hell is staying active.
Hell tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hell seems content to control.
Hell tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Hell trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #T5#
Hell is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Hell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (9) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz tries to hold on but Hell pushes him away. #T7#
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Hell has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (12) vs (0) Diaz
Hell keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Hell is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
Diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Hell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell controlling from mount. #T8#
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diaz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (15) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the action but Hell just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Hell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9#
Hell is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Hell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (15) vs (2) Diaz
Hell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (17) vs (2) Diaz#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Hell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (20) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hell easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (22) vs (2) Diaz
Hell manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (25) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Hell gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Diaz is really stuck here.
#T10#
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Hell keeps control of the position.
Hell tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Good control from Hell.#SUB#
Diaz won't enjoy being in this position. Hell looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diaz is tapping - it's over boys! Hell picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Hell!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Hell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Undercard bout
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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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Boag gets a clinch.
Horse is trying to pull guard but Boag has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Horse decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Horse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horse has his hands on Boag's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boag is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Horse has his foot on Boag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boag works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Horse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Boag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boag has managed to get both his arms back between Horse's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Horse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Horse working for a triangle but Boag defends it easily.
Horse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boag 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.#T2#
Horse is trying to keep Boag in close.
Boag passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (0) vs (3) Boag
Horse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Horse wants to control but Boag is keeping busy.
#T3#
Boag trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horse.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horse wants to control the position but Boag says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boag pulls his head out easily.
Horse wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Boag wants to free his trapped foot but Horse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Horse is trying to get back to full guard.
Horse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Horse trying to control the position here. #T5#
Horse wants to control the position but Boag says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Horse is looking to improve his position.
Horse is working hard here to advance position.
Horse is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boag jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (0) vs (6) Boag#T6#
Horse regains half guard.#SUB2#
Boag wants to work for an arm triangle but Horse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Horse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boag trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Boag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boag has managed to get both his arms back between Horse's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Horse looking for a guillotine here but Boag defends easily.
#SUB#
Horse working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boag has passed into half guard!
Horse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horse.
Boag wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.#T8#
Horse is adopting a defensive guard.
Horse trying to control the position.
Boag wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving. #SUB#
Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9##SUB#
Horse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boag passes into half guard.
Horse tries to roll over but Boag keeps him under control.
Horse is doing well to control the position and prevent Boag from advancing to side control.
Boag prevents Horse from improving his position.
Horse controlling the position well. #T10#
Horse is trying to get back to full guard.
Horse is looking to control Boag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horse avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Horse looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boag pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (0) vs (9) Boag
Boag tries to control but Horse wriggling away. #T11#
Horse is in all sorts of trouble here.
Horse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Horse wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Horse (0) vs (12) Boag
Boag has the hooks in. Horse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Horse trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Horse wants to escape the position.
#T12#
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.
Horse rolls, trying to escape but Boag keeps control of the position.
Horse needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Horse tries to escape the position.
Boag controlling from the back.#T13#
Horse rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Horse'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.
Boag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Horse working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Horse working a defensive guard but Boag passes into half guard.
Horse trying to get back to full guard but Boag takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (0) vs (15) Boag
Horse is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horse tries to hold on but Boag pushes him away.
Boag tries to control but Horse wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boag wins on points by 15 to 0.
An out of breath Chris Boag 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Luka Perovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Perovic closes the distance and clinches.
Bremner tries for a takedown but Perovic manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Perovic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Perovic
Perovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perovic defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perovic stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position.
Perovic forces his way into half guard.
Bremner is in trouble now - Perovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (5) Perovic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Perovic's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Perovic working for a submission but Bremner is keeping him at bay.
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Perovic's attempts to control the action.
Bremner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bremner prevents Perovic from taking his back.
Perovic tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Perovic is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Perovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bremner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perovic.
Perovic prevents Bremner from improving his position.#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Perovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Perovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it.
Perovic trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away. #T3#
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Perovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Bremner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bremner.
Perovic passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bremner is pressing down on Perovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (5) Perovic#SUB2#
Perovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Perovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Bremner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremner has managed to get both his arms back between Perovic's legs - danger averted.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Perovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but Perovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (7) Perovic#SUB#
Perovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perovic has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Perovic passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bremner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perovic trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #T5#
Perovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perovic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (7) Perovic
Perovic working a defensive guard here.
Bremner is pushing down on Perovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perovic keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Perovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Perovic working for a triangle but Bremner defends it easily.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Perovic 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.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner passes Perovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perovic trying to control but Bremner postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Perovic is defending well.
#SUB#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Perovic is defending well. #SUB#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Perovic is pressing down on Bremner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bremner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Perovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Perovic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (9) Perovic
Perovic won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #T8#
Perovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perovic defends it easily.
Perovic trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner can't keep his opponent in guard - Perovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Perovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bremner defends it well.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Perovic has control of the leg.
Perovic trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away. #T9#
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Perovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perovic trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it.
Bremner is staying active underneath Perovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perovic pulls his head out easily.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perovic trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perovic is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Perovic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Perovic drops back looking for a leg! Bremner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bremner manages to kick Perovic off! Perovic jumps back into Bremner's guard.
Perovic trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perovic is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perovic defends it easily.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully. #T11#
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Perovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perovic has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Bremner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Perovic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (4) vs (12) Perovic#SUB2#
Perovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perovic moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (4) vs (14) Perovic
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Perovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bremner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bremner shrugs it off.
Bremner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perovic tries to control but Bremner wriggling away. #T13#
Perovic wants to take his opponent's back but Bremner doesn't allow it.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Perovic is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Perovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Perovic prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Perovic works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (4) vs (17) Perovic#SUB2#
Perovic is working for a guillotine from mount but Bremner frees his head quite easily.
#T14##SUB2#
Perovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bremner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bremner shrugs it off.
Bremner 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: Bremner (6) vs (17) Perovic#SUB#
Bremner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perovic! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (6) vs (21) Perovic
Bremner tries to bench press Perovic off him but Perovic keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner is breathing heavily.
Bremner sneaks back into half guard.
Perovic is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perovic wins on points by 21 to 6.
Luka Perovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Augustus misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Tetsuo counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Augustus (0) vs (4) Tetsuo
Tetsuo staying calm.
Augustus tries to improve position but can't.
Augustus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood^and^Guts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
Augustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetsuo in particular looking to stall.
Augustus trying to hold on to Tetsuo's head to control him but Tetsuo postures up.
Augustus gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Augustus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tetsuo is aware though and is defending well.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus , not yet.
Augustus controlling Tetsuo's posture.
Augustus is trying to control the position but Tetsuo postures up. #SUB#
Augustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tetsuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tetsuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Augustus has his foot on Tetsuo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tetsuo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Augustus is looking for a triangle but Tetsuo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Augustus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tetsuo has picked Augustus up and slammed him! Augustus can't keep hold of the triangle and Tetsuo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (0) vs (7) Tetsuo
Augustus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (0) vs (9) Tetsuo
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Tetsuo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Tetsuo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Tetsuo prevents Augustus from getting the reversal.#T4#
Tetsuo controlling from mount.
Tetsuo is looking to work his way around to Augustus 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tetsuo keeps trying to improve his position.
Augustus wants to control but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Augustus is looking to improve his position but Tetsuo isn't that keen on the idea.
Augustus wants to hold on but Tetsuo pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Augustus is trying to escape the mount but Tetsuo keeps good control and instead manages to take Augustus 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (0) vs (12) Tetsuo
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tetsuo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tetsuo keeps control of the position as Augustus tries to break free.
Augustus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tetsuo's guard. Nice work there by Augustus .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (12) Tetsuo
Tetsuo is trying to keep Augustus in close.
#T6#
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo working a defensive guard here.
Tetsuo is controlling Augustus 's posture.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully. #T7#
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo has Augustus pulled in close to control his posture.
Augustus passes into half guard.
Augustus wants to take a breather but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Augustus wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Augustus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tetsuo as he works his way to full guard.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully. #T9#
Tetsuo being controlled here, momentarily.
Augustus trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Augustus postures up.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Tetsuo is keeping the position.
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo has Augustus pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Augustus trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Augustus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Augustus drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Augustus off! Augustus jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully. #T12#
Augustus stands and throws Tetsuo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (5) vs (12) Tetsuo
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Tetsuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tetsuo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Augustus laying and praying for a moment but Tetsuo takes advantage and regains half guard. #T13#
Augustus trying to pass the guard but Tetsuo defending well.
Tetsuo moves into full guard.
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Augustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tetsuo's guard.
Tetsuo is not content to let Augustus control the position.#T14#
Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Tetsuo defends it. #SUB#
Augustus 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.
Augustus is stalling here. Tetsuo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Augustus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tetsuo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Augustus (5) vs (16) Tetsuo
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo wins on points by 16 to 5.
A very excited looking Jurgen Tetsuo 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dravezesdi tries to keep at a distance but Silverio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dravezesdi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Silverio manages to pull guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Silverio#T1#
Silverio passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Silverio is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass. #T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dravezesdi is now in half guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silverio 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#
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi content just to control the position here.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio 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: Dravezesdi (5) vs (4) Silverio#T5#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Silverio is trying is best to control the position here.
Silverio is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Silverio is doing well to control the position and prevent Dravezesdi from advancing to side control.
Dravezesdi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Dravezesdi prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dravezesdi 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.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Dravezesdi is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (6) Silverio
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Silverio won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Silverio to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Silverio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up. #T10#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (6) Silverio
Dravezesdi trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T11#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio controlling the position for now.
Silverio gets full guard.#T13#
Silverio has control of Dravezesdi's left arm, preventing Dravezesdi from doing any damage.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Silverio trying to control the position here.
Silverio controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself. #T14#
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trump shoots in and gets a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Trump
MacGowan looking to control.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Trump#SUB2#
Trump looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MacGowan has picked Trump up and slammed him! Trump can't keep hold of the triangle and MacGowan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump tries to control the position but he's not in luck - MacGowan easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Trump
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Trump is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Trump wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (2) Trump#T3#
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Trump wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (13) vs (2) Trump
Trump trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
Trump is in bad spot here.
MacGowan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
MacGowan gets his hands free as Trump looks to control.
MacGowan is hanging on to Trump's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into MacGowan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGowan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (13) vs (4) Trump
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (7) Trump
MacGowan is not content to let Trump control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well. #SUB2#
Trump swings around for an armbar but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (15) vs (7) Trump
Trump is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #SUB2#
Trump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacGowan escapes and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (18) vs (7) Trump#T6#
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MacGowan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (20) vs (7) Trump
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan fails to move to back control.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Trump wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Trump is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (23) vs (7) Trump
Trump rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Trump looking for subs from the bottom but MacGowan mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (26) vs (7) Trump
MacGowan controlling from mount.
MacGowan works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (29) vs (7) Trump
Trump rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
Trump rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T10#
Trump tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is stalling here. Trump is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! MacGowan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trump has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (29) vs (11) Trump
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (33) vs (11) Trump#T11#
MacGowan has the hooks in. Trump is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trump trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
Trump is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will MacGowan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trump trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
Trump looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Trump wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
Trump tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan controls the action.
Trump rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
MacGowan not allowing Trump to control his hands.
MacGowan is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into MacGowan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGowan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (33) vs (13) Trump#T13#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Trump maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! MacGowan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Trump has cracked it and MacGowan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
An out of breath Donald Trump 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Brah
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brah controls the pace.
Brah 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.
Brah stands and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (5) Brah
A lull in the action here.
Feltre is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre is working hard here to advance position.
Feltre is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Feltre is being controlled here. #T1#
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Brah controls the position from side control.
Brah wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah working away.
Brah trying to control the position but Feltre is working away. #T2#
Feltre is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feltre seems a little lost for a moment, as Brah dominates the positioning.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Brah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feltre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Brah controlling from side mount.
Brah wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy. #T4#
Feltre tries to improve position but can't.
Brah working away.
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feltre.#SUB#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feltre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Feltre's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Feltre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brah is now in half guard.
Well, if Brah 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.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feltre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Feltre wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feltre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah not doing much here.
Feltre moves into full guard.
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.
Feltre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Brah advances to half guard.
Feltre wants to sweep but Brah has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (8) Brah
Brah taking a breather here. #T7#
Brah trying to control the position but Feltre is working away.
Feltre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feltre (4) vs (8) Brah
Feltre doesn't have the hooks in and Brah manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (4) vs (10) Brah#SUB#
Feltre looking for a guillotine here but Brah defends easily.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Brah trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving. #SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feltre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Brah wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.
Feltre is trying to hold Brah in close to prevent damage but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
Feltre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Brah wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre is trying to keep Brah in close.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Feltre holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T11#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#SUB#
Feltre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brah has picked Feltre up and slammed him! Feltre can't keep hold of the triangle and Brah manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (4) vs (13) Brah
Brah controlling from side mount.
Feltre is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Feltre wants to control but Brah postures up.
Feltre is not content to let Brah control the position. #T13#
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.#T14#
Brah working away.
Brah trying to control the position but Feltre is working away.
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brah 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 Feltre's shoulder. That is not cool.
Feltre regains half guard.
Brah content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feltre trying to control but Brah postures up.
Brah is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias 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.
Arias 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.#SUB#
Arias has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Hunt
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (7) Hunt
Arias looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (9) Hunt
Arias 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: Arias (2) vs (12) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arias is controlling his hands well.
Hunt trying to control momentarily.
#T2##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a rear naked choke here but Arias reverses the position brilliantly into Hunt's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (12) Hunt
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (12) Hunt#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hunt is not content to let Arias control the position.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (12) Hunt
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (12) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Arias avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.#SUB#
Arias is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (14) Hunt
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Hunt passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Arias moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Arias is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T7#
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Arias is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (14) vs (14) Hunt
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt trying to control here.
#T8#
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (17) vs (14) Hunt
Hunt tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away. #T9#
Arias trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine from mount but Hunt 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.
Hunt holds on for dear life, controlling Arias's posture momentarily.
Arias fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #T10#
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hunt is holding on tight.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Arias controlling his opponent. #T11#
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt holds on for dear life, controlling Arias's posture momentarily.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt stops Arias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hunt wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (20) vs (14) Hunt
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.#SUB#
Hunt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (20) vs (16) Hunt
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias 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.
Hunt pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (20) vs (19) Hunt
Arias prevents Hunt from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
George Arias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Umberto Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Turturro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tormenta to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at The White Castle inform us that Turturro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro 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.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Tormenta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tormenta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro passes Tormenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Turturro prevents Tormenta from improving his position.
Turturro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tormenta! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (2) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Tormenta wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Tormenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tormenta regains half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tormenta is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tormenta tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #T3#
Tormenta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tormenta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro prevents Tormenta from improving his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Turturro prevents Tormenta from improving his position.
Tormenta trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Tormenta has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Tormenta is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tormenta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tormenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tormenta, not yet.
Tormenta has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Tormenta wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving. #T5#
Tormenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tormenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tormenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tormenta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turturro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tormenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Tormenta is working away.
Turturro is thwarting Tormenta's attempts to control the position.
Turturro wants to control but Tormenta is keeping him busy.
Tormenta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tormenta (6) vs (5) Turturro
Tormenta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Tormenta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turturro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tormenta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tormenta tries to keep control of the position but Turturro is staying busy.#T7#
Turturro trying to control the action but Tormenta just sinks the hooks in.
Tormenta trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Tormenta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Turturro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Turturro for a finish.
Tormenta has good solid back control here. #T8#
Turturro wants to escape the position.
Tormenta wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro trying to control the action but Tormenta just sinks the hooks in.
Tormenta trying to control momentarily.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Tormenta trying to control.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Turturro wants to control his opponent's hands but Tormenta gets his hands free.
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tormenta controls the action.#SUB#
Turturro 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 Tormenta gets his way!
#SUB#
Tormenta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tormenta really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turturro.#T10#
Tormenta is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Turturro breaks Tormenta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (6) vs (7) Turturro
Tormenta is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Tormenta 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: Tormenta (8) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Tormenta has control of the leg.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Tormenta works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (11) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro being controlled for a moment.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tormenta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tormenta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Turturro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (13) vs (7) Turturro
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Tormenta isn't that keen on the idea.
Tormenta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Turturro is holding on tight.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Tormenta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tormenta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro wants to hold on but Tormenta pushes him away.#T13#
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Tormenta has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Tormenta 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! Turturro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta 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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