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CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 4 PBP Commentary |
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tristan Parker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Commander Gree!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Parker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Parker (4) vs (0) Gree
Gree regains half guard.
Parker is looking to advance position but Gree won't allow it.
Gree controlling the position well. #SUB#
Parker looking for a submission but Gree manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gree looking to 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.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gree is retaining full guard.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gree on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker stands and throws Gree's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Parker (7) vs (0) Gree#SUB#
Parker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Parker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gree, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Parker tries for a kimura but Gree is defending well.
Gree manages to get back to half guard.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Gree is defending well.
Gree is controlling Parker's trapped leg to prevent Parker from advancing to side control.
Gree is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gree avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Parker 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.
#T2#
Parker is thwarting Gree's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Gree defends the submission attempt.
Parker trying to mount his opponent but Gree defends it.
Gree gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gree has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Parker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gree has tightened it up now! Parker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Commander Gree!
A very excited looking Commander Gree rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bam Bam Brody! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Midget King!
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.#CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brody (0) vs (2) King
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Brody is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Brody is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Brody is retaining full guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeps trying to improve his position.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Brody gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brody (2) vs (2) King#T1#
Brody controlling from the top position.
King controls Brody momentarily but Brody frees himself.
Brody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brody is working hard here to advance position.
King is trying to keep Brody in close.
#T2##SUB2#
King has his foot on Brody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brody works his way back into a safe position though.
King keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Brody looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brody (2) vs (4) King
Brody keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Brody looking for a sweep. Not yet Brody, not yet.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Brody is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Brody is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Brody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King stands and throws Brody's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brody (2) vs (7) King
Brody is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brody actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Brody is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
King wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brody wants to get back to full guard.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Brody is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
King looking for a submission but Brody manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
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#
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brody looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brody looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brody! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brody (6) vs (7) King
Brody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Brody wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King is not content to let Brody control the position. #T5#
Brody is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt King will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Brody keeps moving and retains side control.
Brody trying to control the position but King is working away.
Brody has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brody (8) vs (7) King#SUB#
Brody with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T6#
Brody can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King tries to hold on but Brody postures up.
King is squirming around, avoiding Brody's attempts to control the action.
Brody is looking to work his way around to King's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brody trying to control but King is having none of it. #SUB#
Brody working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Brody trying to control but King is having none of it. #SUB#
Brody has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
King is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Brody trying to control but King is having none of it.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brody trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Brody looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Brody is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brody is looking for a kimura here.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Brody trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King is looking to improve his position.
Brody works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brody (11) vs (7) King
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T11##SUB#
Brody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Brody is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Brody is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down King's shoulder. That is not cool.
King is looking for a sweep.#T12##SUB#
Brody thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King gets back to half guard.
Brody trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Brody is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brody is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
King is pressing down on Brody's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Brody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King looking to control but Brody passes into half guard.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Brody sits in half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Brody trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
King tries to get to full guard but Brody has control of the leg.
Brody perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Brody seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Brody is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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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 3 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Timo De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kincaid has closed the distance and engaged De Vries in a clinch.
#TD2#
De Vries gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (0) vs (2) De Vries
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Vries is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it. #SUB2#
De Vries seems to be looking for submissions.
Kincaid is staying active underneath De Vries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kincaid trying to control but De Vries postures up.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid is not content to let De Vries control the position.#SUB2#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kincaid has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Vries wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily.
Kincaid tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg. #SUB2#
De Vries wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
De Vries seems to be working for a kimura but Kincaid defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kincaid is defending against the submission attempts here by De Vries.
#SUB2#
De Vries is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid trying to hold on to De Vries's head to control him but De Vries postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincaid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kincaid has control of De Vries's left arm, preventing De Vries from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but De Vries defends easily.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but De Vries defends easily.
Kincaid is trying to keep De Vries in close.
#T3##SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but De Vries defends easily.
#SUB#
De Vries got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kincaid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Vries has managed to get both his arms back between Kincaid's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
De Vries 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. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but De Vries defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Vries drops back looking for a leg! Kincaid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kincaid manages to kick De Vries off! De Vries jumps back into Kincaid's guard. #T4#
De Vries trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Vries trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kincaid has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.
Kincaid can't keep his opponent in guard - De Vries advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Vries is trying to control. Kincaid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Vries trying to mount his opponent but Kincaid defends it. #SUB2#
De Vries is looking for a kimura here.
#T5##SUB2#
De Vries is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
De Vries is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Vries is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB2#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kincaid has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Vries seems to be looking for submissions.
Kincaid tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg. #SUB2#
De Vries is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kincaid defends it well.
De Vries should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
De Vries looks winded!#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Vries seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB2#
De Vries is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
De Vries is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kincaid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but De Vries is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Vries pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Kincaid trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is defending against the submission attempts here by De Vries.
Kincaid wants to control but De Vries is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kincaid.#SUB#
Kincaid has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving. #T9#
De Vries tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard.
De Vries is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Vries trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Vries is posturing up here but Kincaid has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! De Vries tries to roll out but it's too tight and De Vries has to tap! Slick submission there by Kincaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Kincaid!
Our winner, Arthur Kincaid, 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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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Wes Fury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Breaker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fury was covering up waiting for the punch and Breaker finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fury (0) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker being controlled here momentarily.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Breaker is looking to advance position but Fury has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fury (4) vs (2) Breaker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Fury isn't that keen on the idea.
Breaker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fury controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Fury has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fury seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Breaker for as long as he can get away with.
Fury wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Breaker is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fury swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Breaker is now in Fury's guard. A big mistake from Fury there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fury (4) vs (4) Breaker
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.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fury looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breaker defends it easily.#T3#
Fury 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: Fury (6) vs (4) Breaker
Fury stalling.
Breaker wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fury controlling the pace.
Fury is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Breaker wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Fury is controlling the pace.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard. #T5#
Fury is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Breaker makes his way to full guard, as Fury worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fury sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Fury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6##SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fury slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fury (9) vs (4) Breaker
Fury taking a breather here.
Fury continues to stall.#T7#
More hug and hope from Fury.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Breaker has eaten all the pies!
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fury trying to control the position but Breaker is working away.
Breaker stops Fury from passing to mount.
Breaker wants to control but Fury postures up.
Fury is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Breaker's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Breaker keeps Fury under control for a moment.
Breaker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fury with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breaker is not content to let Fury control the position.
Fury is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Fury slows the pace down in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.
Fury is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breaker is trying is best to control the position here.
Breaker tries to roll over but Fury keeps him under control.
Fury controlling the action here. #T10#
Breaker trying to hold on to Fury's head to control him but Fury postures up.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fury in particular looking to stall.
Breaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fury's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fury's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fury (9) vs (8) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Fury defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Breaker's arms. #SUB2#
Fury 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 Breaker gets his way!
#T11##SUB2#
Breaker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Breaker doesn't have the hooks in and Fury manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fury (11) vs (8) Breaker
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
Fury sitting in guard here, content to control.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12##SUB2#
Breaker has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury pushing down on Breaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fury is taking a breather. Breaker 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.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Fury stalling away here and it's allowed Breaker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Fury tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Fury content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
Fury's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14##SUB2#
Fury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fury advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Fury content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker trying to control here.
#SUB#
Fury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fury takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Israel Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye stuffs the takedown.
Okoye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trandel has a takedown stuffed.
Okoye tries to counter with a takedown but Trandel is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Trandel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Trandel
Okoye prevents Trandel from moving into mount.
Okoye is trying to control Trandel's posture but Trandel avoids it. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Trandel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoye, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trandel's best efforts.
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.#T1#
Okoye manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Okoye working for submissions but it's allowed Trandel to get to half guard.
Okoye is trying to control but can't.
Okoye gets back to full guard.
Okoye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Okoye looking to control but Trandel passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoye has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye trying to control but Trandel postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage.
Okoye trying to control here.
#T3#
Okoye gets back to full guard.
Trandel tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard.
Okoye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trandel is one step ahead there.
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trandel 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. #SUB#
Okoye working for a triangle but Trandel defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Okoye throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trandel escapes and throws Okoye's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (7) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trandel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okoye manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trandel pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Trandel seems to be working for a kimura but Okoye defends the submission attempt.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoye keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Okoye continues to stall.#T6#
Trandel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (10) Trandel
Trandel wants to take his opponent's back but Okoye doesn't allow it.
Okoye tries to control Trandel's body but Trandel pushes him off. Okoye squirms to his side and now Trandel has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (13) Trandel#SUB2#
Okoye defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trandel's arms.
Trandel not allowing Okoye to control his hands.
Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trandel's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (13) Trandel#T7##SUB2#
Trandel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB#
Okoye drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trandel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trandel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trandel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (2) vs (17) Trandel
Okoye is looking to regain half guard here but Trandel keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoye tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Trandel easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (2) vs (19) Trandel
Okoye is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8##SUB2#
Trandel working for a submission but Okoye is keeping him at bay.
Okoye prevents Trandel from taking his back.
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
Okoye gets back to half guard.
Okoye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trandel tries to pass to full mount but Okoye defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Trandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Trandel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Okoye looking for subs from the bottom but Trandel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (2) vs (22) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Okoye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Okoye looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (2) vs (25) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel looking for the choke but no joy.
Okoye trying to control the action but Trandel just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trandel's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (4) vs (25) Trandel
Trandel keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #SUB2#
Trandel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okoye stacks Trandel 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 Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (25) Trandel#SUB#
Okoye swings around for an armbar but Trandel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Okoye's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (7) vs (27) Trandel
Okoye wants to control but Trandel passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
Trandel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (30) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Okoye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Okoye looks to move to half guard but instead Trandel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (7) vs (32) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okoye to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okoye shrugs it off.
Okoye tries to hold on but Trandel postures up.#T13##SUB2#
Trandel has control of Okoye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Okoye gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye keeping control of the position.
Okoye trying to hold on to Trandel's head to control him but Trandel postures up.
#T14#
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Trandel has control of the leg.
Okoye trying to hold on to Trandel's head to control him but Trandel postures up.
Trandel passes into side control, despite Okoye's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (35) Trandel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trandel wins on points by 35 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sovor Trandel 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joey Woods! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marco Battaglia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Battaglia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Woods (0) vs (2) Battaglia
Battaglia stays in close to Woods's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battaglia defends well.
Woods has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Battaglia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (0) vs (5) Battaglia
Woods is trying to escape the position but Battaglia is controlling 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods can't do much from the bottom here.
Woods stops Battaglia from passing to mount.
Battaglia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Woods can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Battaglia controls the position from side control.
Battaglia tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Woods's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Battaglia controls the position.#T3#
Battaglia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battaglia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Woods! Score +2 for reaching mount: Woods (0) vs (7) Battaglia
Battaglia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Battaglia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Battaglia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woods is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Battaglia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Woods is desperately trying to improve his position but Battaglia has a good base and remains in mount.
Battaglia looking to control but Woods is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Battaglia avoids the attempt from Woods to control.
Woods is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battaglia controlling from mount.
Battaglia avoids the attempt from Woods to control.
Battaglia content just to control the position here.
Battaglia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Battaglia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Battaglia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Battaglia fails to take his opponent's back.
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woods working to try and regain half guard.
Woods stops Battaglia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Woods has given up his back. Will we see Battaglia going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Woods (0) vs (10) Battaglia
I really don't envy Woods right now.
Battaglia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Woods doesn't escape.
Woods rolls, trying to escape but Battaglia keeps control of the position.
Woods is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Battaglia keeps control of the position as Woods tries to break free.
Woods trying to control the action but Battaglia just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Battaglia controlling the position well here. Woods rolled but Battaglia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Battaglia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Woods tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Battaglia wants to control the pace but Woods is squirming around nicely.
Woods regains half guard.#T9#
Battaglia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Battaglia wants to pass the guard but Woods is defending well.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.
Battaglia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Woods wants to control but Battaglia is keeping busy.
#T10#
Woods is not content to let Battaglia control the position.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Battaglia is working away from the top position though.
Battaglia is taking a breather. Woods 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.
Woods trying to control here.
Battaglia prevents Woods from improving his position.#T11#
Battaglia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Battaglia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Battaglia slows the pace down in half guard.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Woods is trying to control but can't.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battaglia pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Battaglia not doing much here.
Battaglia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Battaglia has control of the leg.
Battaglia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Woods (0) vs (13) Battaglia
Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Battaglia controlling from the full mount.
Woods tries to hold on but Battaglia postures up.
Woods can't escape the position.
Battaglia controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Battaglia.#T14#
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battaglia fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods tries to lock up and control but Battaglia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Battaglia is working for a guillotine from mount but Woods frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Battaglia wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkenhause drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mondragon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Mondragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkenhause goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mondragon prevents it.
Volkenhause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Volkenhause.#TD2#
Volkenhause jumps into guard, dragging Mondragon to the mat.
Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Volkenhause looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkenhause, not yet. #T1#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkenhause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Volkenhause's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Volkenhause keeps moving.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkenhause swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkenhause controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon stays in close to Volkenhause's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Volkenhause is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Volkenhause's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (3) vs (0) Volkenhause#T2#
Mondragon just content to control the position.
Volkenhause tries to improve position but can't.
Volkenhause wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controls the position.
Volkenhause tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Volkenhause is keeping him busy.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Volkenhause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkenhause is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
Volkenhause is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mondragon is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Volkenhause
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkenhause sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mondragon stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Volkenhause looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mondragon pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Volkenhause
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.
Volkenhause is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Volkenhause is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkenhause is looking to escape.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Volkenhause tries to improve his position but instead Mondragon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (11) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Volkenhause can't escape the position.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon wants to take Volkenhause's back here but Volkenhause is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkenhause manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkenhause wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Volkenhause is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkenhause wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkenhause is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkenhause is trying to control but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (14) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard.
Volkenhause is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (17) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon not allowing Volkenhause to control his hands.
Volkenhause wants to escape the position.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Volkenhause tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Volkenhause.
Volkenhause can't escape the position.
Volkenhause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Volkenhause is trying desperately to improve position.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T9#
Volkenhause tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Volkenhause has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (20) vs (0) Volkenhause
A lull in the action here.
Mondragon gets his hands free as Volkenhause looks to control.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Volkenhause from escaping the position.
Volkenhause trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip. #T10#
Mondragon wants to control but Volkenhause is keeping busy.
Volkenhause is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon not allowing Volkenhause to control his hands.
Volkenhause is really stuck here.
Mondragon trying to control momentarily.
Mondragon controlling from the back.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Volkenhause's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Volkenhause staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Volkenhause turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (20) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause advances to half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Volkenhause's head to control him but Volkenhause postures up.
#T12#
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkenhause is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon won't allow Volkenhause to pass to mount.
Mondragon moves into full guard.
Volkenhause trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T13#
Volkenhause is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (24) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon looking to control but Volkenhause is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkenhause is looking to escape. #T14#
Volkenhause is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkenhause is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Esteban Mondragon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Fabinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sebastian Bach!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bach has Fabinho up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bach gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fabinho regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fabinho (0) vs (2) Bach
Bach postures up.
#SUB#
Fabinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fabinho working a defensive guard here.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bach's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fabinho (2) vs (2) Bach
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bach keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fabinho won't allow Bach to sweep him here.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (5) vs (2) Bach
Bach is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fabinho is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fabinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fabinho not doing much here.
Bach won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Bach is defending it quite comfortably.
Fabinho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Bach won't allow it.
Fabinho prevents Bach from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Fabinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bach is just riding it out for now. Fabinho eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Fabinho'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.#SUB2#
Bach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but Bach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fabinho to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bach wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Bach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Fabinho trying to control the action but Bach is working from the bottom.
Bach is looking to improve his position.
Fabinho moves into full mount! Bach won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (8) vs (2) Bach#SUB#
Fabinho working for a guillotine from mount but Bach is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Fabinho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T6#
Bach is squirming around, avoiding Fabinho's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar but Bach turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bach. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fabinho (8) vs (4) Bach
Bach trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7##SUB#
Fabinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fabinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Fabinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Bach from controlling successfully.
Fabinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Bach pushes his legs off easily.
#T8##SUB#
Fabinho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bach rolls with it to try and escape but Fabinho cranks on the arm and Bach is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho! |
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Co-main event
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Draxler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into Draxler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Draxler
Our spies down at at Danaher Death Squad inform us that Draxler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen wants to control from the top but Draxler keeps moving.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Draxler
Draxler tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen gets to mount! Draxler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (0) Draxler
Petersen controlling from mount.
Draxler prevents Petersen from taking his back.
Draxler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (10) vs (0) Draxler
Draxler tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draxler staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Draxler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Petersen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Petersen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Petersen is trying to stick to Draxler's back but Draxler is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Draxler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (2) Draxler#T1#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Draxler tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen 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: Petersen (12) vs (2) Draxler
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen wants to control but Draxler is keeping him busy.
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.
Draxler gets back to full guard.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Draxler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Draxler keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stays in close to Draxler's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Draxler is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Draxler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Draxler is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen is pushing down on Draxler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Draxler is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Draxler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Draxler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Draxler is defending well.
#T3#
Petersen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Draxler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Draxler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Draxler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (15) vs (2) Draxler
Draxler is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Draxler is keeping him busy.
Petersen controls the position.
Draxler is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (17) vs (2) Draxler
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Draxler tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Draxler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (20) vs (2) Draxler
Draxler can't escape the position.
#T5#
Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Draxler can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Petersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Petersen is hanging on to Draxler's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Draxler showing good submission defense here.
Petersen biding his time, controlling Draxler. #SUB#
Petersen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I would not like to be Draxler right now.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Draxler tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Draxler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Petersen. #SUB#
Petersen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Draxler wants to escape the position.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Draxler is in bad spot here.
Draxler keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Draxler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petersen biding his time, controlling Draxler. #SUB#
Petersen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Draxler taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 11 wins and 5 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Pacer Dalton!
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?
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Bam Bam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bam Bam showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Bam Bam has control of the leg.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard.
Bam Bam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton is positioning himself well to prevent Bam Bam advancing to mount.
Dalton is pressing down on Bam Bam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton controls Bam Bam momentarily but Bam Bam frees himself.
Bam Bam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (5) vs (0) Dalton
Bam Bam trying to control the position but Dalton is working away. #T1#
Bam Bam tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to control but Bam Bam postures up.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton seems a little lost for a moment, as Bam Bam dominates the positioning.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Bam Bam wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Bam Bam moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bam Bam (7) vs (0) Dalton
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton wants to control but Bam Bam is having none of it.
Dalton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Bam Bam sits in half guard.
Dalton controlling the position well. #SUB#
Bam Bam is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bam Bam to get the leverage.
Bam Bam wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton pulls Bam Bam in close to his closed guard and prevents Bam Bam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton working a defensive guard but Bam Bam passes into half guard.
#T3#
Bam Bam is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bam Bam seems to be looking for submissions.
Bam Bam is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Bam Bam controlling him for the moment.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully.
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 the position here.
Bam Bam preventing the sweep.
Bam Bam trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Dalton is trying to keep Bam Bam in close.
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton is pulling down on Bam Bam's head. It's preventing any offense from Bam Bam, at least for the moment.#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.
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.#T5#
Bam Bam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is trying to keep Bam Bam in close.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bam Bam won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bam Bam is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Bam Bam has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Dalton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bam Bam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton is holding on to half guard well.
Dalton wants to control but Bam Bam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is not content to let Bam Bam control the position.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bam Bam is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Bam Bam.
#SUB#
Bam Bam is working for a kimura but Dalton is defending it quite comfortably.
Bam Bam is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Bam Bam is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bam Bam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalton is just riding it out for now. Bam Bam eventually gives up the hold.
Dalton won't allow Bam Bam to pass to mount.
Bam Bam is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton tries to roll over but Bam Bam keeps him under control.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bam Bam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bam Bam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bam Bam (7) vs (4) Dalton#T8#
Bam Bam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Bam Bam is really stuck here.
Bam Bam is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Bam Bam rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dalton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Bam Bam just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bam Bam staying busy and making it hard for Dalton to control.
Bam Bam trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks.
Dalton wants to control but Bam Bam is keeping busy.
Bam Bam trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Bam Bam.
Bam Bam trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bam Bam doesn't escape.
Dalton wants to control but Bam Bam is keeping busy.
Dalton not allowing Bam Bam to control his hands.
Dalton is controlling the position but Bam Bam somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dalton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bam Bam! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (7) vs (7) Dalton
Bam Bam is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton fails to advance to Bam Bam's back.
Bam Bam tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bam Bam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton trying to control but Bam Bam is having none of it.
Bam Bam tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bam Bam is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Bam Bam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but instead Bam Bam manages to regain half guard.
Dalton is trying to control. Bam Bam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bam Bam is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (7) vs (10) Dalton
Bam Bam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bam Bam tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Bam Bam stops Dalton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bam Bam tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.#T13#
Dalton forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bam Bam (7) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton controlling from the back.
Bam Bam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bam Bam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Dalton avoids the attempt from Bam Bam to control.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dalton wants to control but instead Bam Bam manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam Bam is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Well, if Dalton 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, 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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