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CACC 119 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sovor Trandel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bam Bam Brody!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Brody gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brody lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trandel (0) vs (2) Brody
Brody wants to control from the top but Trandel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brody drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brody jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trandel wants to sweep here but Brody controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Trandel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody forces his way into half guard.
Brody wants to free his trapped foot but Trandel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Brody trying to control from half guard but Trandel is working away. #SUB#
Trandel actively working from the bottom here.
Brody has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (0) vs (5) Brody
Trandel's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Trandel is squirming around, avoiding Brody's attempts to control the action.
Brody content just to control the position here.
Brody looking to control but Trandel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Brody controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brody trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trandel has given up his back. Will we see Brody going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Trandel (0) vs (8) Brody#SUB2#
Brody is looking for a choke. Trandel gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Trandel manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (2) vs (8) Brody
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Trandel is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Trandel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brody dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (2) vs (10) Brody
Brody is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brody pushing down on Trandel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brody is just content to waste time from the top position. Trandel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brody 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.
Brody wants to control from the top but Trandel keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Trandel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trandel keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trandel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Brody got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trandel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brody has managed to get both his arms back between Trandel's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Trandel keeping full guard, as Brody tries to pass. #SUB#
Trandel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brody uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trandel (2) vs (13) Brody#SUB2#
Brody swings around for an armbar but Trandel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brody's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (4) vs (13) Brody
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brody wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trandel is now in half guard. #T7#
Trandel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brody is trying to hold Trandel in close to prevent damage but Trandel has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Trandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trandel wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8##SUB#
Trandel is looking for a kimura but Brody is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage.
Brody moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Trandel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brody is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brody has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (4) vs (15) Brody
Brody is pushing down on Trandel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trandel is fighting to maintain full guard but Brody has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brody sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Trandel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brody's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brody's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trandel (8) vs (15) Brody#SUB#
Trandel is looking for a choke. Brody gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Brody manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trandel (8) vs (17) Brody
Brody passes Trandel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brody prevents Trandel from improving his position.
Brody trying to control from half guard but Trandel is working away. #T10##SUB2#
Brody is trying for a kimura here. Trandel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brody wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bam Bam Brody! |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Vlad Draxler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Draxler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Czarny Z Garbowa to the mat! Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draxler (2) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa
Draxler trying to move into half guard but instead Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draxler (2) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Draxler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Czarny Z Garbowa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Draxler. Score +3 for passing guard: Draxler (2) vs (5) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Draxler (2) vs (7) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Draxler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Draxler 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: Draxler (4) vs (7) Czarny Z Garbowa
Draxler pushing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but Draxler is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draxler trying to pass the guard but Czarny Z Garbowa defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to control Draxler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Czarny Z Garbowa avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Draxler seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Draxler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Czarny Z Garbowa.
Draxler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa controls Draxler momentarily but Draxler frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draxler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Draxler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draxler passes Czarny Z Garbowa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Draxler is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is concentrating on defense, preventing Draxler from advancing position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep. Draxler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Draxler 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.
Draxler wants to pass to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Draxler wants to pass the guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well. #SUB#
Draxler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draxler pulls his head out easily.
Draxler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +3 for passing guard: Draxler (7) vs (7) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB#
Draxler is working for a submission of some sort.
Draxler is pressing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Czarny Z Garbowa is holding on for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Czarny Z Garbowa pulls Draxler in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Draxler has gone for a leg lock! Czarny Z Garbowa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Draxler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draxler (7) vs (9) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Draxler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Draxler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Czarny Z Garbowa is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Draxler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Draxler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends well.
Draxler keeping moving, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Draxler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow Draxler to sweep him here.
Czarny Z Garbowa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Draxler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Draxler (7) vs (12) Czarny Z Garbowa#T6##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get an arm triangle but Draxler is defending well.
Draxler regains 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.
Draxler wants to get back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take a breather but Draxler is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Draxler (7) vs (15) Czarny Z Garbowa
Draxler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling his opponent.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control the pace but Draxler is squirming around nicely.
Draxler is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine from mount but Draxler is having none of it. #T7#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to control but Draxler wriggling away.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Draxler can't escape the position.
Draxler is working hard here to advance position.
Draxler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Danaher Death Squad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draxler manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Draxler actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Czarny Z Garbowa in particular looking to stall.#T8##SUB#
Draxler looking for submissions off his back.
Draxler is looking to improve his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Draxler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Draxler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Draxler actively working from the bottom here.
Draxler is breathing heavily.
Draxler is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass to mount but Draxler is defending the position. #SUB#
Draxler actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Czarny Z Garbowa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Draxler (7) vs (18) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Draxler from getting the reversal.
Draxler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Draxler actively working from the bottom here.
Draxler wants to get back to full guard.
Draxler is refusing to be controlled, as Czarny Z Garbowa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Draxler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to take a break and control but Draxler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Czarny Z Garbowa is keen to just control but Draxler is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Draxler actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura here.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control. Draxler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draxler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draxler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
#T11##SUB#
Draxler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control. Draxler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Draxler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Czarny Z Garbowa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Draxler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Draxler looking for subs off his back but Czarny Z Garbowa has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura here.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Draxler is keeping him busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Draxler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Draxler keeps moving. #SUB#
Draxler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Czarny Z Garbowa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Draxler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Draxler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Draxler is keeping the position.#SUB#
Draxler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends well.
Czarny Z Garbowa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Czarny Z Garbowa in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Czarny Z Garbowa 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.#SUB#
Draxler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the action here. #T14#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Draxler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Draxler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draxler keeps working. #SUB#
Draxler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Draxler (7) vs (21) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control but Draxler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czarny Z Garbowa wins on points by 21 to 7.
Our winner, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa, 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Molovgomedov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; George Steve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Molovgomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Steve Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Molovgomedov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Molovgomedov (0) vs (4) Steve Jr#SUB2#
Steve Jr looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Steve Jr looking for the RNC.
Molovgomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Steve Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Molovgomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Steve Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Molovgomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Molovgomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Steve Jr's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr is not going to allow Molovgomedov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Molovgomedov is in a bad position with Steve Jr working for a choke. Molovgomedov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Molovgomedov (2) vs (4) Steve Jr#T1##SUB2#
Steve Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Molovgomedov to get to half guard.
Molovgomedov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Molovgomedov (5) vs (4) Steve Jr
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.
Molovgomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steve Jr's legs.
Molovgomedov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Molovgomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position but Steve Jr is working away.
Steve Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Steve Jr prevents Molovgomedov from moving into mount.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position but Steve Jr is working away.
Steve Jr manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.
Molovgomedov is looking to take a break and control but Steve Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Steve Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molovgomedov is pushing down on Steve Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steve Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Molovgomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Molovgomedov is looking for a kimura but Steve Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Molovgomedov to get the leverage.
Steve Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Molovgomedov 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Molovgomedov 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Molovgomedov (5) vs (8) Steve Jr#SUB2#
Steve Jr is cranking Molovgomedov 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Molovgomedov ! He's tightened the choke and Molovgomedov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Steve Jr!
George Steve Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Augustus shoots in and bounces Gracie off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (0) Gracie
Augustus 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.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to control.
#T1#
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully. #T2#
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Augustus postures up.
#SUB2#
Augustus content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Augustus is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Augustus has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raul Gracie!
An out of breath Raul Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Average as Dalton shoots in.#TD#
Average looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Dalton#SUB#
Average thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Average stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Average'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dalton's guard.
Average is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Average content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Average is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average 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.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Average wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Dalton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Average jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton prevents Average from moving into mount.
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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton stops Average from passing to mount.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton looks to move to half guard but instead Average has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (7) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Average with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Average wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dalton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Average.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton wants to control but Average is having none of it.
Average takes Dalton's back. Score +3 for taking back: Average (10) vs (0) Dalton#T5#
Dalton staying busy and making it hard for Average to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Average controlling the positon.
Dalton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Average breaks the grip.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
Average gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control. #SUB#
Average is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dalton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Average has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Average trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Average has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Average struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Average is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Dalton showing good submission defense here.
Average doesn't have the hooks in and Dalton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (10) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
#T7##SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Average is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average looking to control.
Average keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Average is trying to keep Dalton in close.
#T8#
Dalton wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #SUB#
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Average has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Average is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Average wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Average is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (14) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Average off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dalton is in bad spot here.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free. #SUB#
Average has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dalton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Average working for a choke but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free.
Dalton tries to break free.
#SUB#
Dalton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Average controlling well, preventing Dalton from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Dalton showing good submission defense here.
Dalton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Average is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
Average trying to control.#SUB#
Dalton fending off the submission attempt from Average.
Dalton tries to break free.
#T11##SUB#
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dalton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Average.
Average has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Average tries to get the hooks in deep but Dalton pushed the leg off.
Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Average keeps control of the position.
Average biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Average looking for the choke from the back.
Average keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Average wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
Dalton breaks Average's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (14) vs (4) Dalton
Average is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (16) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton is trying to keep Average in close.
#T13#
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Average prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton trying to control but Average postures up.
Dalton tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.#T14#
Dalton is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Average passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (19) vs (4) Dalton
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Joe Average retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joe Average, 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jiurgite has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jiurgite wants a takedown.
Toussaint can't get the takedown.
Toussaint has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jiurgite avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jiurgite goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toussaint prevents it.
#TD2#
Jiurgite lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
Toussaint trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jiurgite passes Toussaint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Toussaint trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
#T1#
Toussaint is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiurgite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toussaint desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jiurgite wants to control but Toussaint is keeping him busy.
Toussaint won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount.
Jiurgite keeps trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (5) Jiurgite#T2##SUB2#
Jiurgite swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Toussaint is now in Jiurgite's guard. A big mistake from Jiurgite there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Jiurgite
Toussaint looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Our spies down at at BARNEY MEATHOUSE inform us that Jiurgite has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Toussaint postures up.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (7) Jiurgite
Jiurgite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Toussaint working for a triangle but Jiurgite defends it easily.
Toussaint looking for a sweep. Not yet Toussaint, not yet.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard.
Toussaint controls Jiurgite momentarily but Jiurgite frees himself.
Toussaint keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass. #T4#
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jiurgite drops back looking for a leg! Toussaint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toussaint manages to kick Jiurgite off! Jiurgite jumps back into Toussaint's guard. #T5#
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Toussaint.
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is keeping the position.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite preventing the sweep. #T6#
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jiurgite trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint'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.#SUB#
Toussaint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiurgite defends well.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully. #T7#
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toussaint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Toussaint.#SUB#
Toussaint has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jiurgite is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Toussaint. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (2) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Toussaint is working from the bottom. #T8#
Jiurgite tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toussaint is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jiurgite is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (2) vs (12) Jiurgite
Toussaint is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Jiurgite tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Jiurgite wants to take Toussaint's back here but Toussaint is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Toussaint tries to reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Jiurgite tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Toussaint to control.
Toussaint is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Toussaint tries to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Toussaint can't escape the position.
#T11#
Toussaint is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toussaint haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Toussaint gets back to half guard.
Jiurgite is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Toussaint is refusing to be controlled, as Jiurgite sits in half guard.
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working. #T13#
Toussaint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toussaint.
Toussaint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard.
Toussaint trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jiurgite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toussaint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiurgite has managed to get both his arms back between Toussaint's legs - danger averted.
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toussaint 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 12 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Ze Jiurgite started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fortier closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the ropes.
Fortier goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Fortier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Fortier is now in Torres's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Torres
Fortier pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres trying to control but Fortier postures up.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Torres has his hands on Fortier's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Torres#SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Fortier looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortier, not yet.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.#T2#
Torres is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Torres#T3#
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Fortier passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (4) vs (6) Torres
Fortier is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fortier looking for a sweep but Torres has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (4) vs (8) Torres#T4#
Fortier is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Torres has hold of Fortier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fortier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fortier tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Torres controlling from mount.
Fortier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to control but Fortier wriggling away. #T5#
Fortier 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.#SUB2#
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fortier is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
An out of breath Ricco Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ty stuffs the takedown.
Byhenikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ty circles away.
Ty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Byhenikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Byhenikov is in Ty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Ty
Byhenikov is pushing down on Ty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ty is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ty won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Ty counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ty working for a triangle but Byhenikov defends it easily.
#T1#
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Ty
Byhenikov tries to advance position but instead Ty slips a leg back in to half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Ty from improving his position.
Ty is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.#SUB2#
Byhenikov is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Ty has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Byhenikov is in a lot of trouble! Ty is straining to finish and he's done it! Byhenikov taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Ty!
Claudio Ty is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Priest has Neuer up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Neuer pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Neuer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Neuer working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (3) vs (0) Neuer#T1#
Priest trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Neuer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Priest thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
Neuer 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.#SUB2#
Neuer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest moves into full mount! Neuer won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (6) vs (0) Neuer
Priest tries to control but Neuer wriggling away.
Priest wants to take Neuer's back here but Neuer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Priest is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Priest extends the arm and Neuer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Coe as Tormenta shoots in.#CL2#
Coe clinches. #TD2#
Coe has Tormenta pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Coe pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Tormenta tumbling to the mat - Coe dives into Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (0) vs (2) Coe
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe won't allow Tormenta to sweep him here.
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Tormenta pulls Coe in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Coe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (0) vs (5) Coe
Tormenta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Coe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Tormenta is trying to control Coe's posture but Coe avoids it.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tormenta keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tormenta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Tormenta wants to control but Coe postures up.
Tormenta tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.
Coe trying to control the action but Tormenta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tormenta, who protects the arm well.
Tormenta is looking to reverse the position.
Tormenta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tormenta (4) vs (5) Coe
Tormenta is hanging on to Coe's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
I would not like to be Coe right now.
Coe tries to break free.
Coe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Coe is in bad spot here.
Tormenta tries to keep control of the position but Coe is staying busy.#SUB#
Tormenta tightening his grip on Coe, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Coe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Coe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tormenta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Tormenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coe keeps working.
Coe wants to improve his position but Tormenta is controlling well.
Tormenta is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now.
Tormenta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coe is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Tormenta is thwarting Coe's attempts to control the position.
Coe wants to improve his position but Tormenta is controlling well.
Tormenta trying to control the pace.
Coe trying to hold on to Tormenta's head to control him but Tormenta postures up.
Coe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tormenta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (7) vs (5) Coe
Coe is trying to escape the mount.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Tormenta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T6#
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
Tormenta avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Coe is looking to get to half guard.
Tormenta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Tormenta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Coe has worked his arm free - good work by Coe!
Coe controls the position for a moment.
Coe can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Coe is looking for a sweep.
Tormenta wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Coe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tormenta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tormenta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Coe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (9) vs (5) Coe
Tormenta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Tormenta trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Tormenta with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe is controlling an arm, preventing Tormenta from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tormenta tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Coe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tormenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape. #T9#
Coe is trying to escape the mount.
Tormenta fails to move to back control.
Coe 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: Tormenta (9) vs (7) Coe
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T10#
Tormenta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (11) vs (7) Coe
Coe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tormenta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe manages to get to full guard.
Coe is trying to control the position but Tormenta postures up.
Coe is adopting a defensive guard.
Tormenta looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (11) vs (9) Coe
Tormenta wants to sweep here but Coe controlling him for the moment.
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass. #T11#
Tormenta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coe controls the pace.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tormenta manages to get to full guard.
Tormenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tormenta, not yet.
Coe trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom. #T12#
Coe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (11) vs (12) Coe
Tormenta is looking to regain half guard here but Coe keeps moving and retains side control.
Coe wants to control but Tormenta is keeping him busy.
Tormenta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tormenta defends it well.
Coe controlling the action here.#T13#
Tormenta manages to get to full guard.
Coe passes Tormenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Coe 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.
Tormenta manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Tormenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is keeping the position.
Coe trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe stays in close to Tormenta's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 12 to 11.
David Allan Coe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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