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CACC 122: Average vs Jiurgite PBP Commentary |
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Horse looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horse trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke trying to keep a closed guard but Horse is proving a slippery customer.
Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but O Rourke is retaining full guard.
O Rourke 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.
O Rourke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (2) O Rourke#SUB#
Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Horse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Horse is tightening it up a little... O Rourke has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! O Rourke reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! O Rourke taps out! Nice BJJ there by Horse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crazy Horse!
Crazy Horse very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bolo Yueng !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yueng gets caught flat footed, as Schultz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Yueng
Yueng 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.
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.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Schultz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Yueng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Yueng working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yueng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Yueng working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Yueng is keeping the position.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Yueng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz forces his way into half guard.
Yueng wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura but Yueng is defending well.
Yueng is trying to get back to full guard.
Yueng trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yueng actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Yueng is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz is trying to control. Yueng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz stalling. #SUB2#
Yueng looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Yueng is working away.
Yueng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been informed that Yueng has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Yueng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Yueng is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Schultz forces his way into half guard.
Yueng is concentrating on defense, preventing Schultz from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Yueng is having none of it.
Schultz not doing much here.
Schultz is looking to stall here but Yueng recovers full guard. #T7#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yueng is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yueng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Schultz passes Yueng 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yueng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Schultz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yueng sees it coming and defends easily.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Yueng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Yueng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yueng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Schultz is working for a submission of some sort.
Yueng is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Yueng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Schultz seems to be looking for submissions.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Yueng is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yueng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Yueng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Yueng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura but Yueng is defending well.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Yueng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yueng wants to get back to full guard.
Yueng is staying active underneath Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yueng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB#
Schultz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yueng is just riding it out for now. Schultz eventually gives up the hold.
Yueng wants to get back to full guard.
Yueng is not content to let Schultz control the position.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura but Yueng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schultz to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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.#T12#
Schultz is thwarting Yueng 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz stalling away here and it's allowed Yueng to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yueng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yueng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.#T13#
Schultz slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Schultz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yueng to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom.
Schultz pushes down on Yueng 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Yueng is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura but Yueng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schultz to get the leverage.
Schultz is keen to just control but Yueng is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Yueng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
Bolo Yueng spoke after the fight, saying 'i mis managed my energy. I came in over trained'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gorski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boesku tries to avoid it but Gorski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boesku to the ground. Boesku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Gorski
Gorski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boesku! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Gorski
Boesku is looking to get to half guard.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Boesku'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.
Gorski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boesku wants to control but Gorski is having none of it.
Gorski trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorski avoids the attempt from Boesku to control.#T1#
Boesku prevents Gorski from taking his back.
Boesku working to try and regain half guard.
Gorski wants to take Boesku's back here but Boesku is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
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.
Boesku can't escape the position.
Gorski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gorski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boesku 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: Boesku (2) vs (5) Gorski
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Gorski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boesku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (7) Gorski
Boesku is trying to keep Gorski in close.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorski defends it easily.
Gorski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Gorski postures up.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Boesku looking for subs off his back but Gorski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gorski not doing much here.
Gorski is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku gets full guard.
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Boesku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boesku is tightening it up a little... Gorski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gorski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gorski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boesku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roman Boesku!
An out of breath Roman Boesku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feltre is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Feltre defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah is thwarting Feltre's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Feltre defends it.
Feltre regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah slips nicely into half guard.
Brah works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Feltre
Feltre has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (11) vs (0) Feltre#SUB#
Brah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2##SUB#
Brah looking to break Feltre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feltre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Feltre wants to control his opponent's hands but Brah gets his hands free. #SUB#
Brah looking to break Feltre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feltre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brah looking to break Feltre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feltre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Feltre trying to control the action but Brah just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Brah working for the choke.
Feltre trying to control the hands but Brah breaks the grip. #SUB#
Brah is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Feltre is defending well though. Brah let's go of the attempt for now.
Feltre trying to control the hands but Brah won't let him. #T3#
Brah has the hooks in. Feltre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Feltre is in a bad position with Brah working for a choke. Feltre manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (11) vs (2) Feltre#SUB2#
Feltre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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#
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feltre slips nicely into half guard.
Feltre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Brah is staying active underneath Feltre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brah tries to roll over but Feltre keeps him under control.
Feltre uses his free foot to push down on Brah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brah. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (5) Feltre
Feltre fails to take his opponent's back.
Brah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Underground Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Feltre trying to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Brah is squirming around, avoiding Feltre's attempts to control the action.
Brah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feltre wants to take his opponent's back but Brah doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Feltre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brah is surviving well by controlling Feltre's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Feltre looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T6#
Brah manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Feltre defends easily.
Feltre tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Feltre preventing the sweep.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Feltre stands and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (8) Feltre
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Feltre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Feltre swings around for an armbar but Brah sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (13) vs (8) Feltre
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Feltre working for submissions but it's allowed Brah to get to half guard.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (8) Feltre
Feltre prevents Brah from taking his back.#T8##SUB#
Brah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Feltre is surviving well by controlling Brah's body position as best he can.
Feltre stops Brah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Feltre tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Feltre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feltre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Feltre wants to control but Brah passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feltre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brah 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.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (19) vs (8) Feltre#SUB#
Brah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Feltre is surviving well by controlling Brah's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Brah looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Feltre is trying desperately to improve position.
Brah wants to take Feltre's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Feltre wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah wants to take Feltre's back but he can't do it this time.
Feltre wants to control but Brah is having none of it.#SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Feltre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (19) vs (10) Feltre#T12##SUB#
Brah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feltre stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.#SUB#
Feltre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feltre has managed to get both his arms back between Brah's legs - danger averted.
Feltre trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Feltre looking to pass the guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Brah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Feltre defends it easily.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feltre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brah's guard.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Feltre has control of the leg.
Feltre wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it.
Brah tries to roll over but Feltre keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Feltre seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Brah moves into full guard.
#T14##SUB#
Brah has his foot on Feltre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feltre works his way back into a safe position though.
Feltre stands and throws Brah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (19) vs (13) Feltre
Feltre wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Feltre just content to control the position.
Feltre trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Feltre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
A victorious Edgy Brah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 11 wins and 5 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrizinho Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chai darts in and clinches Ribbler up against the ropes.#TD2#
Ribbler lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Ribbler
Chai pulls Ribbler in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribbler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ribbler prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Ribbler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Ribbler#T2#
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Ribbler's attempts to control the action.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ribbler takes Chai's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chai is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Ribbler
Ribbler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Chai tries to break free.
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.
Chai trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him.
Ribbler tries to get the hooks in deep but Chai pushed the leg off.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Ribbler to control. #T4#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribbler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ribbler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai trying to control the hands but Ribbler breaks the grip.
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ribbler keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Ribbler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai turns into Ribbler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Ribbler#T6#
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribbler postures up.
Chai is really struggling to control Ribbler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Ribbler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Ribbler
Ribbler working away.
Ribbler slows the pace down.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T8#
Chai is controlling Ribbler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Ribbler won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Ribbler trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Ribbler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (16) Ribbler
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Ribbler has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (18) Ribbler#T11#
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai can't escape the position.
#T12#
Ribbler wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Chai is just holding on here. Ribbler manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (21) Ribbler
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T13#
Ribbler is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (24) Ribbler
Ribbler is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Will Ribbler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ribbler is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Ribbler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Ribbler is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 24 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuraba, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Sakuraba against the ropes but Sakuraba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.#TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
Sakuraba told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has Sakuraba pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
Sakuraba pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Sakuraba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.
Sakuraba wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakuraba seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg. #T6#
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Silva controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's 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.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T8#
Sakuraba is trying to keep Silva in close.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position here. #T9#
Sakuraba wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
#T10#
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Sakuraba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
#T11#
Silva controlling from the top position.
Sakuraba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Well,Silva is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Sakuraba trying to control the position here.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pushes down on Sakuraba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakuraba is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Sakuraba is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Silva has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sakuraba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sakuraba pulls down on the head and he's put Silva to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ishiihara Sakuraba! |
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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 9 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toussaint as he jumps to the side.
Toussaint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Toussaint shows good takedown defense.
Toussaint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Toussaint closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shifter pulls guard successfully.
Shifter is pulling down on Toussaint's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint stands and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (3) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter is not content to let Toussaint control the position. #T1##SUB#
Toussaint working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toussaint is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Shifter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving. #T3#
Shifter is pulling down on Toussaint's head to control his posture.
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.
Toussaint won't allow Shifter to sweep him here.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Toussaint stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Toussaint tries to pass. #T4#
Toussaint is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Shifter trying to control the position here.
Toussaint pushing down on Shifter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toussaint takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Toussaint trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Shifter wants to get back to full 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.
Toussaint tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Toussaint takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Toussaint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Toussaint tries to pass.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter controls Toussaint momentarily but Toussaint frees himself.
Toussaint won't allow Shifter to sweep him here.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Toussaint advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (6) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Shifter stops Toussaint from passing to mount. #SUB#
Toussaint is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter is being controlled here.
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Toussaint is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Shifter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9##SUB#
Toussaint is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (6) vs (2) Shifter
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shifter's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Toussaint is trying to keep Shifter in close.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
Shifter trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Shifter stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position. #T11##SUB#
Toussaint looking for a guillotine here but Shifter defends easily.
Shifter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shifter is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Toussaint is trying to control the position but Shifter postures up.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
Toussaint trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Shifter works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (6) vs (5) Shifter#T13#
Toussaint tries to hold on but Shifter postures up.
Toussaint regains half guard.
Shifter is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Toussaint defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Amand Toussaint, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 19 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Vicini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dalton! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton 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.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Dalton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vicini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (6) vs (0) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.#T1#
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
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 is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton just holding on.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Dalton defends it.
Dalton trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.#T2#
Vicini is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dalton trying to control here.
#T3#
Dalton controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Dalton defends the submission attempt.
Vicini trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Dalton trying to control the position.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton controlling Vicini's posture.
Dalton working a defensive guard but Vicini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (9) vs (0) Dalton#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dalton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Vicini wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Vicini wants to take Dalton's back here but Dalton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Vicini is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jiurgite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jiurgite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jiurgite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Average.
Jiurgite wants to counter the offense by Average and move into the clinch position.
Average dives in for a single leg takedown but Jiurgite sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jiurgite fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Jiurgite shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Average manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jiurgite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiurgite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiurgite 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.
Average trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Jiurgite defends it easily.
Average trying to control the position here.
Average wants to hit a sweep here but Jiurgite passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Average there! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite content just to control the position here. #T2#
Average is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Average is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiurgite prevents Average from getting the reversal.#T3#
Jiurgite fails to take his opponent's back.
Jiurgite trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Average stops Jiurgite from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jiurgite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BARNEY MEATHOUSE. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely.
Average is trying to escape the mount.
Jiurgite looking to control but Average is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Jiurgite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Average 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#
Jiurgite is working for a kimura but Average is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Average is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.#SUB#
Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiurgite uses his free foot to push down on Average's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Average. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (8) Jiurgite
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Average is looking to get to half guard.
Average has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Average tries to hold on but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Average 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.#SUB#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Average has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Jiurgite sits in half guard.
Average is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiurgite's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiurgite's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (4) vs (8) Jiurgite#T8#
Jiurgite wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Average working for a choke but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (7) vs (8) Jiurgite
Average trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.#T9##SUB#
Average looking to secure an arm triangle but Jiurgite defends it well.
Average sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Average looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite is looking to get to half guard.
Average tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away. #T10#
Average with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Average wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Average looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite is working to get back to 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.
Average trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it. #T12#
Average wants to take Jiurgite's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Average is working for a guillotine from mount but Jiurgite frees his head quite easily.
Average trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Average is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Average goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (7) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average looking to control.
Average keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Average can't keep his opponent in guard - Jiurgite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Jiurgite is trying for a kimura here. Average looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jiurgite wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Jiurgite!
Ze Jiurgite is the new light heavyweight champion!
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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