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CACC 112 PBP Commentary |
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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dani Holguin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Holguin. Holguin gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holguin sprawls and moves away.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Holguin.
Boss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holguin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holguin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (0) vs (2) Holguin#SUB2#
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Holguin.
Holguin is looking to pass Boss's guard but actually Boss recovers to full guard. #T1#
Holguin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holguin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (2) Holguin
Holguin trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Holguin 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.
Holguin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Holguin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boss has picked Holguin up and slammed him! Holguin can't keep hold of the triangle and Boss manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (2) Holguin
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.#T2#
Holguin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holguin is still trying to improve position.
Holguin wants to control but Boss postures up.
Holguin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boss is staying active.
Boss trying to control the position but Holguin is working away.
Holguin is looking to reverse the position.
Boss working away.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boss trying to control from Holguin's half guard. Holguin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holguin trying to control the position.
#T3#
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Holguin looking for a guillotine here but Boss defends easily.
Holguin is trying to control the position but Boss postures up.
Holguin wants to hit a sweep here but Boss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holguin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (8) vs (2) Holguin
Boss controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Boss with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Holguin wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Holguin is trying to escape the mount.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Boss fails to take his opponent's back.
Boss prevents Holguin from getting the reversal.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holguin tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Holguin is staying active underneath Boss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holguin wants to get back to full guard.
Boss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holguin is staying active underneath Boss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holguin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (8) vs (6) Holguin#SUB2#
Holguin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Boss tries to roll but Holguin sticks to his back.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.
Boss turns into Holguin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (10) vs (6) Holguin
Boss wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boss has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (13) vs (6) Holguin
Holguin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Holguin keeps trying to improve his position.
Holguin is trying to work for a sweep but Boss has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (15) vs (6) Holguin
Holguin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boss (18) vs (6) Holguin
Boss has good solid back control here.
Holguin turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (18) vs (8) Holguin#T9#
Boss keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boss trying to control the position.
Boss is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holguin looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (20) vs (8) Holguin
Holguin wants to hit a sweep here but Boss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holguin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (23) vs (8) Holguin
Holguin tries to improve his position but instead Boss has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (26) vs (8) Holguin#T10#
Holguin trying to control the hands but Boss breaks the grip.
Holguin tries to break free.
Holguin trying to control the hands but Boss won't let him.
Boss just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holguin can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
Boss has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holguin turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (26) vs (10) Holguin
Holguin wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Holguin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holguin preventing the sweep.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Holguin is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Holguin pushes down on Boss's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Holguin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Holguin trying to control from Boss's half guard. Boss has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boss 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: Boss (28) vs (10) Holguin
Holguin tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.#T13#
Holguin trying to hold on to Boss's head to control him but Boss postures up.
Boss is taking a breather. Holguin 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.
Holguin is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holguin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holguin looking for a sweep. Not yet Holguin, not yet.
Holguin is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Boss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Holguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boss won't allow Holguin to sweep him here.
Holguin is trying to keep Boss in close.
Boss trying to control but Holguin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Holguin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 28 to 10.
Hugo Boss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caldeira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ottke! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (4) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Caldeira trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira working away.#T1#
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke manages to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caldeira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (7) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Caldeira works to advance to full mount. Ottke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (9) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Caldeira has a good base and remains in mount.
Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira tries to take Ottke's back but instead Ottke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ottke is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.#T3#
Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (12) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ottke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
#T5#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Caldeira has control of the leg.
Caldeira is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Caldeira has passed into half guard.
Ottke is in trouble now - Caldeira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (15) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Ottke tries to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Caldeira isn't that keen on the idea.
Caldeira wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Ottke is having none of it.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke regains half guard.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.#T9##SUB#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira wants to advance to full mount but Ottke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass. #T10#
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (15) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caldeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13##SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (17) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira stalling. #T14#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ottke is tightening it up a little... Caldeira has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caldeira reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caldeira taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ottke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke is the new lightweight champion!
Rolf Ottke 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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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 8 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hell is defended easily by Priest.
Hell fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Hell tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest wants a takedown.
#TD#
Hell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Priest
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest looking to control.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Hell defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Hell postures up.
Priest wants to sweep here but Hell controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Hell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hell defends well.
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.
Priest wants to control the position but Hell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Hell defends easily.
Hell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Priest to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Priest pulls down on the head and he's put Hell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Perovic darts in and clinches Boesku up against the ropes.#TD#
Perovic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perovic (4) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku 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.
Perovic is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Perovic has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Boesku is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Perovic yanks on the arm and Boesku is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Perovic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luka Perovic!
Luka Perovic gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kaiji Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Krawlee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inoue pinned against the ropes. Inoue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inoue shoots in but no luck this time.
Krawlee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Krawlee instigates a clinch.
Inoue's coach down at SYDNEY ELITE GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Inoue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Inoue is working for takedown but Krawlee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Inoue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krawlee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kreepee Krawlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiji Inoue.#TD2#
Inoue shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krawlee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (0) vs (2) Inoue
Krawlee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue preventing the sweep.
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Krawlee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Inoue tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inoue passes Krawlee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Inoue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krawlee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Inoue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krawlee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Inoue.
Inoue trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
Inoue is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Krawlee trying to control here.
Krawlee won't allow Inoue to pass to mount.
Inoue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krawlee is not content to let Inoue control the position.
Krawlee wants to improve his position but Inoue is controlling well.
Krawlee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Inoue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Inoue's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Krawlee (4) vs (2) Inoue
I really don't envy Inoue right now.
#SUB#
Krawlee looking to break Inoue's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Inoue remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krawlee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Inoue is in bad spot here.
Krawlee gets his hands free as Inoue looks to control.
Krawlee tries to get the hooks in deep but Inoue pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Krawlee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Inoue is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Krawlee.
Inoue is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Inoue prevents Krawlee from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Krawlee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Inoue is defending well though. Krawlee let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Krawlee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Inoue trying to control the hands but Krawlee won't let him. #T6#
Inoue is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Krawlee working for the choke.
Inoue is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Inoue defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krawlee's arms.
Krawlee doesn't have the hooks in and Inoue manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (4) vs (4) Inoue#SUB2#
Inoue drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krawlee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (6) vs (4) Inoue#T7#
Inoue wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment.
Krawlee passes into half guard.
Inoue tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Inoue is having none of it.
Inoue is concentrating on defense, preventing Krawlee from advancing position.
Inoue trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Inoue is a slippery customer.#T8##SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krawlee wants to control but Inoue is keeping him busy.
Inoue is trying is best to control the position here.
Inoue wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Krawlee is working for a kimura but Inoue is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Inoue is refusing to be controlled, as Krawlee sits in half guard.
Inoue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krawlee is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Krawlee goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Inoue does a handstand and catches Krawlee in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Inoue on top - Krawlee is already out from the submission! Inoue gives Krawlee's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Kaiji Inoue!
Kaiji Inoue thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 18 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sepi rushes Vicini and presses him up against the ropes.
Vicini is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sepi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Vicini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sepi regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Sepi#SUB2#
Sepi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicini stacks Sepi 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 Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Sepi
Sepi is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sepi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Sepi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sepi is holding on tight.
Sepi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sepi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sepi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini is trying to control here but Sepi has managed to regain half guard.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sepi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Boxing & MT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sepi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sepi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vicini uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (0) Sepi#T2#
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sepi sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Sepi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini pushing down on Sepi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sepi wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini prevents Sepi from improving his position.
Vicini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sepi wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sepi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini controlling the action here. #T5#
Vicini wants to take a breather but Sepi is having none of it. #SUB#
Sepi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vicini has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vicini pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sepi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bone (0) vs (4) Diaz
Bone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diaz is hanging on to Bone's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Bone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz prevents Bone from improving his position.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Diaz 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.
Diaz is pressing down on Bone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bone is holding on for now.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone wants to sweep but Diaz has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (0) vs (7) Diaz
Bone struggling a bit here.#T2#
Diaz wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy.
Bone is trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy.
Bone tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz controls the position from side control.#T3#
Bone is looking to reverse the 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.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bone keeps working.
Bone wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bone struggling a bit here.
Bone tries to control but Diaz manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bone (0) vs (10) Diaz#T4##SUB2#
Bone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Bone is really stuck here.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is looking to control Bone but Bone is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Bone tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Bone pushed the leg off.
Bone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bone tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Bone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz tries to control but Bone wriggling away. #T6#
Bone looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bone (0) vs (13) Diaz
Bone tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diaz controls the action.#T7##SUB2#
Bone 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 Diaz gets his way!
Diaz is not going to allow Bone to sit and survive in this position.
Diaz is looking to control Bone but Bone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bone can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for the choke from the back. #T8#
Diaz biding his time, controlling Bone.
I really don't envy Bone right now.
Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Bone right now.
#SUB2#
Diaz has his arm under Bone's chin here. Game over son! Diaz squeezes tightly and Bone is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Dick Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 11 wins and 7 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Augustus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Neuer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (0) Neuer
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neuer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Augustus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Augustus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (2) Neuer
Augustus is trying to keep Neuer in close.
Neuer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augustus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neuer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (4) vs (2) Neuer#T1#
Augustus trying to control but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Neuer wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Neuer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augustus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augustus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Neuer is keeping the position.
Augustus content to stall in guard here.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Neuer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Augustus frees his head nicely. Oh but Neuer has switched to an armbar! Augustus is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manuel Neuer!
Manuel Neuer very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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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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 26 wins and 12 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Arias darts in and clinches Dravezesdi up against the ropes.#TD2#
Dravezesdi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
Arias tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias looking to control.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the position.
#T2#
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dravezesdi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi#T3##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dravezesdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Dravezesdi's legs - danger averted.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
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 (4) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Arias passes into half 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.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (4) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Arias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Clinical - Private, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it. #T8#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias gets back to half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Arias looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Arias advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is taking a breather. Dravezesdi 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.
Arias is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #SUB#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
Arias is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#T12#
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Arias advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi sees it coming and defends easily.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Arias sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dravezesdi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arias paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dravezesdi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 13 wins and 6 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hirsch moves into the clinch.
Hirsch tries to score a body lock takedown but Sparxx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hirsch prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
Hirsch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparxx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx is looking for a takedown.
Hirsch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sparxx is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hirsch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirsch stops a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
#TD#
Hirsch has hold of one of Sparxx's legs. Sparxx is fighting the takedown attempt but Hirsch gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hirsch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparxx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hirsch has Sparxx in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hirsch has an active guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Sparxx is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Hirsch won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Hirsch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Hirsch is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Hirsch defends the submission attempt.
Hirsch won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.#T4#
Hirsch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Sparxx#SUB#
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirsch is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg. #T5#
Hirsch controlling the action here.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch postures up.
#T6#
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirsch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Sparxx won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (4) Sparxx
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hirsch passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (4) Sparxx#T8#
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away. #T9#
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #SUB#
Hirsch swings around for an armbar but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (9) vs (6) Sparxx
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Sparxx passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (9) Sparxx
Hirsch looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (9) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hirsch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely.
Hirsch wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Hirsch has given up his back here. Will Sparxx look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (9) vs (14) Sparxx#T12#
Hirsch tries to break free.
Well, with Sparxx on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hirsch is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hirsch staying busy and making it hard for Sparxx to control.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Hirsch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hirsch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparxx.
Hirsch turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (11) vs (14) Sparxx
Hirsch trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T14#
Hirsch passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirsch is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (14) vs (14) Sparxx
Sparxx 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hirsch gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Harry Hirsch retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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