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CACC 114 PBP Commentary |
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 11 wins and 3 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton shoots in but Jiurgite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.#CL#
Jiurgite gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jiurgite goes for a takedown attempt but Dalton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jiurgite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jiurgite seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ze Jiurgite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.#CL#
Jiurgite has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Dalton has clasped his hands together around Jiurgite's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (4) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Jiurgite sneaks back into half guard.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Dalton stalling. #T2#
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Dalton trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (7) Dalton
Jiurgite wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.#T3#
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Dalton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jiurgite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jiurgite can't escape the position.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jiurgite is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it. #T5#
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away.
Jiurgite tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it. #T6#
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jiurgite is holding on tight.
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jiurgite manages to control the position for a moment.
Dalton looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (2) vs (7) Dalton#T7#
Jiurgite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jiurgite is now in half guard.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Jiurgite is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Dalton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dalton trying to control here.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
#T8#
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Jiurgite is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiurgite manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (9) Dalton
Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard.
Dalton is fighting to break Jiurgite's control of his arms but Jiurgite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton trying to move into half guard but instead Jiurgite has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (9) Dalton#T9#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Dalton 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.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Jiurgite won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (11) Dalton
Jiurgite working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite controlling Dalton's posture. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.#T11#
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (14) Dalton
Jiurgite is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Dalton trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite struggling a bit here.
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite being controlled for a moment.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite can't do much from the bottom here.
Jiurgite is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Jiurgite is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Dalton trying to control the position but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jiurgite is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Jiurgite is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jiurgite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiurgite.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 14 to 4.
An out of breath Pacer Dalton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Ze Jiurgite stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is how Jiu Jitsu goes. Any shit can happen. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Pripyat tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pripyat tries to pull guard but Torres forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Pripyat pulls guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Torres is now in half guard. #T1#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Pripyat is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Torres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (3) Torres
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pripyat is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (3) Torres
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pripyat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. #T4##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
Pripyat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Pripyat passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (3) Torres
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torres tries to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away. #SUB#
Pripyat wants to finish this one by submission but Torres is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pripyat.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres tries to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it.
Torres wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is having none of it. #T8#
Pripyat is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres regains half guard.#T9#
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pripyat seems content to control.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Torres won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (3) Torres#T10#
Pripyat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torres's legs.
Torres tries to buck Pripyat off but Pripyat is having none of it.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pripyat off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (7) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is in a bad position with Torres working for a choke. Pripyat manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (7) Torres
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11#
Torres wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Torres is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #T12#
Pripyat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #T13#
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Torres keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pripyat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tim Anton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Anton looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anton (2) vs (0) Holzken
Anton wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Anton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holzken pulls Anton in to control the position.
Anton pushing down on Holzken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anton trying to pass the guard but Holzken defending well. #SUB#
Anton is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Anton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holzken defends it well.
Anton uses his free foot to push down on Holzken's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holzken. Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (5) vs (0) Holzken
Anton wants to take his opponent's back but instead Holzken manages to regain half guard.
Anton wants to advance to full mount but Holzken doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Anton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Anton passes into half guard. #T2#
Anton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Anton trying to mount his opponent but Holzken defends it.
Holzken trying to control here.
Anton tries to pass to full mount but Holzken defends it.
Holzken trying to control but Anton postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Holzken holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Anton trying to control from Holzken's half guard. Holzken has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Anton tries to pass.
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.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Anton trying to move into half guard but instead Holzken has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (5) vs (2) Holzken
Anton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holzken controls the pace.
Anton is trying to keep Holzken in close.
Anton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rickys House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Anton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anton pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Anton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (7) vs (2) Holzken
Anton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Anton is looking to pass into half guard but Holzken pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holzken is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (7) vs (4) Holzken
Anton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holzken has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (7) vs (7) Holzken
Anton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holzken trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom. #T5#
Holzken working away.
Anton is looking to reverse the position.
Anton struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Anton's face as Holzken controls the position.
Anton tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Anton is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it.
Anton is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Anton is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it.
Anton tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Anton wants to control but Holzken postures up.
Anton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anton keeps working.
Anton tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.#T7#
Anton is being controlled here.
Anton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holzken trying to control the position but Anton is working away.
Anton tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Anton is not content to let Holzken control the position.
Anton is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Anton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken slows the pace down.
Anton holds on to Holzken's head and controls the position momentarily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anton tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Anton can't do much from the bottom here.
Holzken trying to control the position but Anton is working away.
Anton is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it. #T9#
Anton is looking for a sweep.
Anton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anton is looking to control Holzken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anton avoid being mounted?
Holzken is looking to advance position but Anton won't allow it.
Anton wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
#T10#
Anton gets back to full guard.
Holzken won't allow Anton to sweep him here.
Anton working a defensive guard but Holzken passes into half guard.
Anton tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
Holzken passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (7) vs (10) Holzken
Anton is trying desperately to improve position.
Anton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anton is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Holzken slows the pace down in half guard.
Anton is controlling Holzken's trapped leg to prevent Holzken from advancing to side control.
Anton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holzken is working away from the top position though.
Anton tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anton works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Holzken being controlled here momentarily.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
Anton is trying to keep Holzken in close.
Holzken 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.
Anton is trying to control the position but Holzken postures up.
Holzken stands and throws Anton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (7) vs (13) Holzken
Anton is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Anton can't do much from the bottom here.
Anton tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Anton can't do much from the bottom here.
Holzken in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Anton is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Anton trying to remain calm as Holzken controls from the top position.
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anton keeps working.
Anton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holzken happy to just control the position for now.
Anton struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken wins on points by 13 to 7. Rodney Holzken retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Rodney Holzken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sebastian Bach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
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.#TD#
Bach gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bach (2) vs (0) Volkenhause
Bach controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back.
Volkenhause is not content to let Bach control the position.
Bach is controlling the pace.
Bach is keen to just control but Volkenhause is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bach trying to pass the guard but Volkenhause defending well.
Bach not doing much here.
Volkenhause moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Volkenhause is trying to control the position but Bach postures up. #SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bach sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Volkenhause working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkenhause is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bach (2) vs (2) Volkenhause
Bach looking to control.
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Bach keeps moving.
Bach wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkenhause defends well.#T2##SUB#
Bach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkenhause gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkenhause avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkenhause is pushing down on Bach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bach is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkenhause has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkenhause is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bach trying to get back to full guard but Volkenhause takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bach (2) vs (5) Volkenhause
Bach tries to hold on but Volkenhause pushes him away. #T3#
Volkenhause tries to control but Bach wriggling away.
Bach regains half guard.
Volkenhause with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkenhause is thwarting Bach's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Volkenhause passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bach (2) vs (8) Volkenhause
Bach regains half guard.
Bach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkenhause has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bach (2) vs (11) Volkenhause
Volkenhause controlling from the full mount.
Volkenhause looking to control but Bach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Bach tries to reverse the position but Volkenhause maintains control.
Volkenhause takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkenhause can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bach is looking to escape.
Volkenhause controlling from mount.
Bach tries to control Volkenhause's body but Volkenhause pushes him off. Bach squirms to his side and now Volkenhause has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bach (2) vs (14) Volkenhause#SUB2#
Volkenhause has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bach with him. Bach is trying to defend but Volkenhause has an arm under the chin now! Bach grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Volkenhause! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Callum Dent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Vince Checkert !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Checkert darts in and clinches Dent up against the ropes.#TD2#
Checkert wants the takedown. Dent is fighting it off but Checkert persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dent's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dent (0) vs (2) Checkert #SUB#
Dent is looking for a triangle but Checkert pushes his legs off easily.
Checkert trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Checkert trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Checkert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Checkert defends well.
Checkert forces his way into half guard.
Dent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Checkert on the ground.#T1#
Checkert slows the pace down in half guard.
Dent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dent is defending against the submission attempts here by Checkert .
#SUB2#
Checkert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dent sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Checkert is trying for a kimura here. Dent looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Checkert wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vince Checkert !
Callum Dent spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some lose some.'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
O Rourke trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
O Rourke is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but O Rourke is defending well.
O Rourke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (2) O Rourke#T1##SUB#
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Gordon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
O Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Rourke tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it. #SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
O Rourke wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.
Gordon wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy.
Gordon tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.#T3#
O Rourke content to control rather than advance.
Gordon gets back to full guard.
Gordon looking to control.
O Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but O Rourke postures up.
O Rourke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rourke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) O Rourke#SUB2#
O Rourke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
O Rourke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
O Rourke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB2#
O Rourke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
O Rourke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
O Rourke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
O Rourke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Rourke's guard! Nice work there by Gordon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (5) O Rourke#T6#
Gordon passes O Rourke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Rourke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Rourke is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
O Rourke working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon pushing down on O Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gordon 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.
#SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Gordon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (9) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon wants to control the pace but O Rourke is squirming around nicely.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
O Rourke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
O Rourke is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
O Rourke tries to improve his position but instead Gordon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (12) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
Gordon tries to keep control of the position but O Rourke is staying busy.
O Rourke tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
O Rourke showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke tries to roll but Gordon sticks to 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.
O Rourke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gordon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
O Rourke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
O Rourke rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB#
Gordon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. O Rourke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gordon has the hooks in. O Rourke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gordon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Gordon to control.
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and O Rourke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (7) O Rourke
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather. #T10##SUB#
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
O Rourke drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick O Rourke off! O Rourke jumps back into Gordon's guard.
O Rourke pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gordon desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
O Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11##SUB2#
O Rourke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
O Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for submissions but instead, Gordon has regained full guard.
O Rourke looks winded!#T12##SUB#
Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rourke is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon keeping full guard, as O Rourke tries to pass. #SUB#
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
O Rourke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (14) vs (7) O Rourke
Gordon wants to control from the top but O Rourke keeps moving. #T13#
Gordon passes into half guard.
O Rourke tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but O Rourke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Rourke is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Well, if Gordon 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.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gordon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from O Rourke. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (17) vs (7) O Rourke
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Rourke, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Ryan Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Donald O Rourke spoke after the fight, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
#TD2#
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anatta has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hughes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Anatta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hughes but great work by Anatta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughes won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Anatta wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Hughes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hughes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Hughes
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Anatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (9) vs (6) Hughes
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Anatta is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but Anatta has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
Anatta trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away. #SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Anatta is looking to stall here but Hughes recovers full guard.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta advances to half guard. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (6) Hughes#SUB#
Anatta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hughes is now in Anatta's guard. A big mistake from Anatta there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (8) Hughes#T5#
Hughes trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Hughes works a leg free and moves 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.#SUB2#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
#T6##SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
#SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Anatta defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
#T7#
Anatta gets back to full guard.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Hughes won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Anatta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hughes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (11) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes swings around for an armbar but Anatta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hughes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (11) Hughes#T9#
Anatta wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (17) vs (11) Hughes
Anatta tries to move to mount but Hughes blocks the move with his legs.
Anatta moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (19) vs (11) Hughes
Anatta prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Anatta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anatta controlling his opponent. #T10#
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape. #SUB#
Anatta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anatta trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anatta 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.
Anatta is looking to stall here but Hughes recovers full guard. #T13#
Anatta passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hughes won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes looks winded!#SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Anatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (22) vs (11) Hughes#T14#
Anatta controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Anatta working for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is in no mood to give up.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Anatta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hughes is surviving well by controlling Anatta's body position as best he can.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 22 to 11.
Shanti Anatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Co-main event
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bam Bam attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bam Bam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (0) Scott
Bam Bam looking to pass the guard.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bam Bam manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (2) Scott#SUB2#
Scott has gone for a leg lock! Bam Bam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (4) vs (2) Scott
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Bam Bam pushes his legs off easily.
Scott keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bam Bam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bam Bam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bam Bam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Bam Bam pushes his legs off easily.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bam Bam is one step ahead there.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bam Bam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Bam Bam stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Bam Bam defends it easily.
Bam Bam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bam Bam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
Bam Bam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (7) vs (2) Scott
Scott tries to reverse the position but Bam Bam maintains control.#T3#
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bam Bam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bam Bam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Bam Bam trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bam Bam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bam Bam postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Bam Bam defends it easily.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scott looking for subs off his back but Bam Bam has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bam Bam prevents Scott from improving his position.
Bam Bam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bam Bam passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (10) vs (2) Scott
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Bam Bam trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Bam Bam controlling the position easily from mount.
Bam Bam trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bam Bam trying to control but Scott is having none of it. #T6#
Scott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bam Bam is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bam Bam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bam Bam has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bam Bam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bam Bam defends well.#T7##SUB2#
Bam Bam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bam Bam has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Bam Bam stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (13) vs (2) Scott
Bam Bam advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bam Bam (15) vs (2) Scott
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Bam Bam's attempts to control the action.
Scott can't escape the position.
#T8#
Scott is still trying to improve position.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Bam Bam isn't that keen on the idea.
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bam Bam tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Bam Bam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Bam Bam controlling his opponent.
Bam Bam wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott tries to hold on but Bam Bam pushes him away.
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bam Bam avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Bam Bam wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bam Bam looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Bam Bam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bam Bam looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Bam Bam has a good base and remains in mount.
Bam Bam looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bam Bam is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bam Bam has isolated one of Scott's arms. Scott looking to fight him off but Bam Bam twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Bam Bam!
An out of breath Joey Bam Bam 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cooke tries to sprawl but Alopodis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Cooke
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.
Alopodis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Cooke
Cooke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cooke is defending well.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Cooke
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cooke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Cooke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Cooke denies him. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alopodis's guard! Nice work there by Cooke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Cooke#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Cooke
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cooke working for a triangle but Alopodis defends it easily.
Alopodis 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.#T3#
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Cooke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooke is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Alopodis sits in half guard.
Alopodis works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (2) Cooke#SUB#
Alopodis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alopodis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cooke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis uses his free foot to push down on Cooke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooke. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (2) Cooke#T5#
Cooke tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.
Alopodis looking to control but Cooke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cooke is holding on tight.
Cooke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Cooke's back.
Alopodis wants to control the action but instead Cooke gets a body lock and reverses into Alopodis's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (4) Cooke
Alopodis 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.#T6#
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Cooke won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cooke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB2#
Cooke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis working a defensive guard but Cooke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (7) Cooke#T7#
Alopodis tries to buck Cooke off but Cooke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cooke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (18) vs (7) Cooke#T8##SUB2#
Cooke has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cooke has his feet on Alopodis's thighs here. He's pushed Alopodis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alopodis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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