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CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Commander Gree! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Breaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gree to the mat! Gree manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gree (0) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gree (0) vs (5) Breaker
Gree stops Breaker from passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gree is trying to get back to half guard.
Breaker working away.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gree (0) vs (7) Breaker
Gree can't escape the position.
#T1#
Gree is working hard here to advance position.
Breaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gree is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for a guillotine from mount but Gree is having none of it. #SUB2#
Breaker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gree has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gree 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: Gree (2) vs (7) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker has his foot on Gree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gree works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gree defends it easily.
Gree is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gree trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breaker wants to sweep here but Gree controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gree slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Breaker has an active guard here but Gree has managed to pass into half guard.
Gree prevents Breaker from improving his position.#T4#
Well, if Gree 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.
#SUB#
Gree is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breaker controls Gree momentarily but Gree frees himself.
Gree slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5##SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gree passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gree (5) vs (7) Breaker#SUB#
Gree has hold of Breaker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Breaker seems comfortable defending it but Gree has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Breaker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Breaker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gree couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Commander Gree!
Commander Gree decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thayer moves into range and clinches up with Judge.#TD2#
Thayer jumps guard.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now.
Judge 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.
Judge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
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.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.#T2#
Judge 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.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Judge passes into half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Judge stalling away here and it's allowed Thayer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Judge postures up.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Judge is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Thayer is trying to control but Judge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (3) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thayer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Judge controls the position. #T6##SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Judge working away.
Thayer tries to improve position but can't.
Judge controlling the position.
Thayer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Judge is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Thayer tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (6) vs (0) Thayer
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
Judge controlling from mount. #T9##SUB#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Thayer defends it well.
Judge controlling from mount.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge controlling from mount. #T10##SUB#
Judge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thayer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thayer shrugs it off.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Judge.
Judge wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Judge look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (9) vs (0) Thayer#T12##SUB#
Judge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. Judge let's go of the attempt for now.
Judge tries to get the hooks in deep but Thayer pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Judge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
I would not like to be Thayer right now.
#SUB#
Judge working for a choke but Thayer reverses nicely into Judge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (9) vs (2) Thayer
Judge is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge 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.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge forces his way into half guard.
Thayer wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer has given up his back. Will we see Judge going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (17) vs (2) Thayer
Judge has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Judge made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 5 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Woods looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (0) vs (2) Woods#SUB#
Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Woods is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Woods postures up.
#SUB2#
Woods drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woods jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods passes Kincaid's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Kincaid trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid is trying to control but Woods manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (5) Woods
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Woods moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kincaid has worked his arm free - good work by Kincaid!
#T2#
Kincaid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woods wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kincaid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kincaid keeps Woods under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Woods is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Woods tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kincaid's legs. #SUB2#
Woods is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woods's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura but Kincaid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Woods seems to be working for a kimura but Kincaid defends the submission attempt.
Kincaid is trying to control but Woods passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (8) Woods
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kincaid gets back to half guard.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woods trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Woods seems to be looking for submissions.
Woods prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Woods is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kincaid has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Woods passes into side control, despite Kincaid's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (11) Woods
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincaid keeps working. #T6#
Kincaid tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (0) vs (13) Woods
Woods looking to control but Kincaid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Woods has control of Kincaid's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kincaid regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Woods pushes him away.
Woods can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kincaid is looking to escape. #T7##SUB2#
Woods is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kincaid is surviving well by controlling Woods's body position as best he can.
Kincaid working to try and regain half guard.
Woods wants to take Kincaid's back here but Kincaid is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kincaid is trying desperately to improve position.
Kincaid is squirming around, avoiding Woods's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Kincaid 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.
Woods prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Woods pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (16) Woods
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Woods is working for a guillotine from mount but Kincaid frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid is trying desperately to improve position.
Woods looking to control but Kincaid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Kincaid gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Kincaid won't allow Woods to pass to mount.
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.
Kincaid is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Woods sits in half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura but Kincaid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage.
Kincaid wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Woods wants to take a breather but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid is not content to let Woods control the position.#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Kincaid wants to control but Woods passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (19) Woods
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woods's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Woods is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Woods is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kincaid defends it well. #T14#
Kincaid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kincaid is trying to keep Woods in close.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woods wins on points by 19 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Woods 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Holzken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Ward#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holzken passes into half guard.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is not content to let Holzken control the position.#T1#
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holzken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holzken's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (2) vs (4) Ward#T2##SUB2#
Holzken is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ward keeps control of the position as Holzken tries to break free.
Holzken prevents Ward from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ward looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB2#
Holzken preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ward. #SUB2#
Holzken fending off the submission attempt from Ward. #SUB2#
Ward is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Holzken defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ward is persistently looking for the submission but Holzken is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ward looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2#
Holzken is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ward working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ward patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holzken manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ward's guard. Nice work there by Holzken.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (4) Ward
Ward is looking to sweep but instead, Holzken has passed into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6##SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holzken defends it easily.
Holzken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Holzken uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (4) Ward#T7#
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holzken's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Holzken seems content 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.#T8#
Holzken prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward 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.
Holzken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ward's guard. #T9#
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (10) vs (4) Ward
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Ward is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Holzken passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (13) vs (4) Ward
Ward is looking to improve his position but Holzken isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ward trying to get back to full guard but Holzken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (16) vs (4) Ward#T12#
Holzken controlling from the full mount.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Holzken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Holzken looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Holzken look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (19) vs (4) Ward
Holzken trying to control.
Holzken really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ward.#T14#
Holzken doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (19) vs (6) Ward
Holzken keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Holzken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken seems keen to control Ward's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Rodney Holzken 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 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; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sepi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sepi lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Sepi
Morgan 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.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Sepi is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan 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: Morgan (2) vs (2) Sepi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Sepi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sepi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Sepi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sepi is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Sepi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sepi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sepi is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan is pressing down on Sepi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sepi is holding on for now.
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.
Morgan not doing much here.
#T2#
Morgan is pressing down on Sepi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sepi is holding on for now.
Morgan trying to control the action but Sepi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sepi actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sepi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Sepi is defending the position.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sepi keeps working. #T3#
Sepi is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Morgan is keen to just control but Sepi is a slippery customer.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sepi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sepi wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sepi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sepi! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (2) Sepi#T4#
Morgan prevents Sepi from getting the reversal.
Morgan tries to control but Sepi wriggling away.
Sepi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Morgan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sepi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sepi tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Morgan trying to control but Sepi is having none of it. #T5#
Sepi working to try and regain half guard.
Sepi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sepi tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Sepi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Morgan trying to control but Sepi is having none of it.
Sepi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sepi keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but Sepi doesn't allow it.
Sepi is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Morgan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sepi is holding on tight.
Morgan controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Sepi prevents Morgan from taking his back.
Sepi has given up his back. Will we see Morgan going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (8) vs (2) Sepi
Morgan tries to get the hooks in deep but Sepi pushed the leg off.
Sepi breaks Morgan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (8) vs (4) Sepi
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sepi is one step ahead there.
Sepi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Sepi trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Morgan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sepi escapes and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (7) Sepi
Sepi wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. #T9#
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan has a hand on Sepi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sepi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (10) Sepi
Sepi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Sepi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sepi wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Morgan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (8) vs (13) Sepi
Sepi trying to control.#SUB2#
Morgan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Morgan 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 Sepi gets his way!
#T12#
Morgan breaks Sepi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (10) vs (13) Sepi
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Sepi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (10) vs (17) Sepi
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Sepi fails to move to back control.
Morgan tries to hold on but Sepi postures up.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Sepi isn't that keen on the idea.
Sepi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Sepi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (10) vs (20) Sepi
Morgan is in bad spot here.
Sepi has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan trying to control the action but Sepi just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi wins on points by 20 to 10.
A victorious Seppo Sepi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 12 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Burton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burton tries to pull guard but Bolivar holds him up against the ropes and eventually Burton drops back down to his feet.
Burton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolivar smiles and moves away.
Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amos Burton.
Bolivar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burton is fending him off so far but Bolivar persists. Nope, Burton circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolivar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burton swivels and escapes.
Bolivar goes for a double leg but Burton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Burton continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Burton pushes Bolivar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Burton drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolivar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolivar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolivar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar stays in close to Burton's body and controls the position.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Burton has his foot on Bolivar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolivar works his way back into a safe position though.
Burton can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolivar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burton is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Burton 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.#T3#
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
Bolivar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (3) vs (0) Burton#SUB#
Bolivar looking to secure an arm triangle but Burton defends it well.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Bolivar maintains control.
Bolivar wants to take his opponent's back but Burton doesn't allow it.
Bolivar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Bolivar tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Bolivar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burton is trying to escape the mount but Bolivar keeps good control and instead manages to take Burton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (6) vs (0) Burton
Bolivar has the hooks in. Burton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Bolivar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Burton rolls, trying to escape but Bolivar keeps control of the position.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton breaks Bolivar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (2) Burton#T5#
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Burton is proving a slippery customer.
Burton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Bolivar pulls Burton in close to prevent any damage.
Bolivar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (8) vs (2) Burton#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolivar controls the pace.
Bolivar trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolivar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle but Bolivar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle here but Bolivar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (11) vs (2) Burton
Bolivar works to advance to full mount. Burton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolivar (13) vs (2) Burton
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8##SUB#
Burton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolivar.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Bolivar maintains control.
Bolivar takes Burton's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (16) vs (2) Burton
Burton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Bolivar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burton has given up his back. Will we see Bolivar going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (19) vs (2) Burton
Bolivar keeps control of the position as Burton tries to break free.
#SUB#
Burton showing good submission defense here.
#T9#
Bolivar controlling well, preventing Burton from escaping the position.
Bolivar is riding his opponent, not letting Burton buck him off.
Burton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bolivar off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Bolivar is persistently looking for the submission but Burton is defending it well.
Burton is really stuck here.
Bolivar tries to keep control of the position but Burton is staying busy.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Burton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burton rolls, trying to escape but Bolivar keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Bolivar tries to keep control of the position but Burton is staying busy.
Burton is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Burton is trying to roll into a better position but Bolivar has get a rear naked choke and Burton is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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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; Eduardo Cunha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandito as he avoids it easily.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Bandito 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: Cunha (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Cunha is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Cunha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunha is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunha keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha managing to control the position.
Cunha keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunha holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (0) vs (5) Bandito
Cunha is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Cunha's coaches at Cobb's 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.
Cunha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cunha is holding on to half guard well.
Bandito is pressing down on Cunha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunha is holding on for now.
Cunha tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T2#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Cunha is defending well. #SUB#
Cunha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Cunha is defending the position.
Cunha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Cunha controlling the position for now.
Cunha wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Cunha won't allow it.
Cunha trying to control from the bottom.
Cunha is controlling Bandito's trapped leg to prevent Bandito from advancing to side control.#T3#
Cunha wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Cunha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunha is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold.
Cunha trying to control here.
Cunha tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Cunha is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Cunha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cunha! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (0) vs (8) Bandito
Cunha is working to get back to half guard.
Cunha tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away. #T5#
Bandito wants to take Cunha's back but he can't do it this time.
Cunha is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Cunha is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Cunha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunha is looking to escape.
Cunha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito trying to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Cunha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Cunha defends it.
Cunha is doing well to control the position and prevent Bandito from advancing to side control.
Cunha trying to control here.
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cunha pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.#T7#
Bandito is pushing down on Cunha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cunha is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cunha! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (0) vs (11) Bandito
Cunha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito fails to take his opponent's back.
Cunha is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunha 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: Cunha (2) vs (11) Bandito
Bandito trying to control the position.
Cunha stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.#T8#
Cunha advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (5) vs (11) Bandito
Cunha happy to just control the position for now.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Cunha trying to control the position but Bandito is working away.
Bandito trying to remain calm as Cunha controls from the top position.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Cunha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cunha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bandito tries to buck Cunha off but Cunha is having none of it.
Bandito gets back to half guard.
Cunha is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunha is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Bandito wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cunha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cunha's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cunha (5) vs (15) Bandito
Cunha trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him. #SUB2#
Bandito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cunha has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cunha turns into Bandito and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (7) vs (15) Bandito
Cunha slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito wants to sweep but Cunha has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (10) vs (15) Bandito
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy. #T11#
Cunha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cunha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bandito will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito seems a little lost for a moment, as Cunha dominates the positioning.
Cunha trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T12#
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Cunha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T13#
Bandito wants to control but Cunha postures up.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Cunha trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
The referee asks Cunha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cunha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cunha trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face as Cunha controls the position.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cunha is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 15 to 10.
Enamorado Bandito is the new super heavyweight champion!
Enamorado Bandito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nielsen clinches. #TD#
Nielsen jumps into guard, dragging Bystrom to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nielsen pulls Bystrom in to control the position.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bystrom trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nielsen has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Bystrom pushes his legs off easily.
Bystrom slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen controls Bystrom momentarily but Bystrom frees himself.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Bystrom trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Bystrom is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom postures up.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Bystrom
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Nielsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nielsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Bystrom#SUB#
Nielsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB2#
Bystrom has gone for a leg lock! Nielsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (2) Bystrom
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bystrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bystrom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (4) Bystrom
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (6) vs (4) Bystrom
Nielsen passes Bystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bystrom keeps working. #SUB2#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Bystrom defends it.
Nielsen controlling the pace.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well. #T8#
Nielsen moves into full mount! Bystrom won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (4) Bystrom
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
Nielsen looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Bystrom is looking to improve his position but Nielsen isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Nielsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bystrom is looking to escape. #T10#
Bystrom 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: Nielsen (9) vs (6) Bystrom
Bystrom being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.#SUB#
Nielsen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bystrom has his hands clasped together but Nielsen extends and breaks Bystrom's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nielsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
An out of breath Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuronoa, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Wasa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuronoa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wasa 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 Kuronoa. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Wasa
Kuronoa's coaches at Crapollas Gym 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.
Kuronoa is trying to work for a sweep but Wasa has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (0) vs (7) Wasa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa tries to take his opponent's back but Kuronoa turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (7) Wasa
Kuronoa won't allow Wasa to sweep him here. #T1#
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Kuronoa stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuronoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Wasa is not content to let Kuronoa control the position. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Kuronoa trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
Wasa stops Kuronoa from passing to mount.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Kuronoa keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuronoa tries to advance to mount but Wasa denies him. #T3#
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuronoa tries to advance to mount but Wasa denies him.
Wasa tries to bench press Kuronoa off him but Kuronoa keeps 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.#SUB#
Kuronoa swings around for an armbar but Wasa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (9) Wasa#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (12) Wasa#T4#
Wasa wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Kuronoa won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T5#
Wasa postures up.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuronoa has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Wasa in close.
#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuronoa holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (15) Wasa
Wasa fails to move to back control. #T7#
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuronoa is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Kuronoa working to try and regain half guard.
Kuronoa 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: Kuronoa (7) vs (15) Wasa
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (17) Wasa
Wasa wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa seems keen to control Wasa's posture.#T9#
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself. #SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (20) Wasa
Kuronoa tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa working away.#T12#
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
Wasa working away.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Wasa swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (20) Wasa
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (22) Wasa#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13##SUB#
Kuronoa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Kuronoa up and slammed him! Kuronoa can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (25) Wasa
Wasa wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa is trying to improve his position.
Wasa wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Kuronoa tries to improve position but can't.
Kuronoa is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuronoa being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 25 to 9.
A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anatta fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Anatta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Anatta tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Brown gets caught napping as Anatta dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta wants to control but Brown passes easily into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Anatta tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T2#
Anatta is not content to let Brown control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown .
Brown prevents Anatta from improving his position.#T3#
Anatta is trying to control but Brown passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (5) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #T4##SUB2#
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Anatta.
Brown tries to roll but Anatta sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Anatta seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Brown 's chin but Brown turns very nicely into Anatta's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Brown stays in close to Anatta's body and controls the position. #T6#
Brown wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown won't allow Anatta to sweep him here. #T7#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Anatta trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (6) Anatta
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Brown takes Anatta's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Anatta is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (13) vs (6) Anatta#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Brown is trying to stick to Anatta's back but Anatta is turning into Brown . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anatta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (8) Anatta
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Anatta pushing down on Brown 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Anatta passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (11) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown !
Anatta trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him. #T13##SUB2#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown , who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown , who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Anatta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anatta's guard! Nice work there by Brown ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (11) Anatta
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Brown advances to half guard.
Anatta wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (18) vs (11) Anatta
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying his best to control but Brown has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (20) vs (11) Anatta
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
Antonio Brown decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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