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CACC 139: Hozdic vs Nielsen II PBP Commentary |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; De Forest Treadwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Francis Begbie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Begbie closes the distance and pushes Treadwell back into the ropes.#TD#
Treadwell tightens his grip and picks Begbie up, before dumping him to the ground. Begbie manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Treadwell (2) vs (0) Begbie
Begbie 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Begbie working a defensive guard here.
Treadwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Begbie looking for a sweep. Not yet Begbie, not yet.
Treadwell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Treadwell is keen to just control but Begbie is a slippery customer.
Treadwell passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (5) vs (0) Begbie
Begbie is not content to let Treadwell control the position.
Treadwell advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Treadwell (7) vs (0) Begbie
Begbie can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Treadwell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Treadwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Treadwell looking to control but Begbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1##SUB#
Treadwell working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Begbie turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Treadwell off and cradles Begbie's limp body as Treadwell celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). De Forest Treadwell!
A very excited looking De Forest Treadwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Francis Begbie had this to say: 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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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 3 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mr Hotspot!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kincaid rushes Hotspot and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Kincaid pulls Hotspot into guard.
Hotspot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kincaid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hotspot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Hotspot from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kincaid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hotspot defends it easily.#SUB#
Kincaid working for a triangle but Hotspot defends it easily.
#T1#
Hotspot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hotspot looking to pass the guard.
Hotspot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kincaid has his foot on Hotspot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hotspot works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Hotspot pushes down on Kincaid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hotspot seems content to control.
Hotspot trying to mount his opponent but Kincaid defends it.
Kincaid is looking to control Hotspot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kincaid avoid being mounted?
Kincaid regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
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.
Hotspot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hotspot wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is keeping the position.
Kincaid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hotspot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hotspot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hotspot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hotspot trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
Hotspot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hotspot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hotspot is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Hotspot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kincaid has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hotspot should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kincaid has tightened it up now! Hotspot should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Kincaid!
Arthur Kincaid 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Roberto Jimenez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jimenez gets a double leg takedown into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jimenez (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Esteves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jimenez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
Jimenez advances to half guard.
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away. #SUB#
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom. #T1#
Esteves wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Esteves gets full guard.#SUB2#
Esteves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
Esteves trying to control the position.
Jimenez looking to pass the guard.
Jimenez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Jimenez is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Jimenez prevents Esteves from improving his position.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Esteves is defending well.
Esteves moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jimenez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Esteves doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jimenez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Esteves - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vartan Esteves!
A very excited looking Vartan Esteves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 14 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Bright but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#T1#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolivar is aware though and is defending well.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright 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.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bright's guard.
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Bright defends it.
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well. #T3#
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
Bright trying to hold on to Bolivar's head to control him but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well.
Bright 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.
Still in half guard, Bolivar seems content to control.
Bolivar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bright is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Bolivar uses his free foot to push down on Bright's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bright. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bright is holding on tight.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolivar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bright for as long as he can get away with.
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Bright is trying to reverse the position but instead Bolivar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (0) Bright#SUB#
Bolivar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#T6##SUB#
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Bright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Bright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Bolivar stalling away here and it's allowed Bright to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolivar stalling.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#T8#
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Bright defends it.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bolivar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (11) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bright's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Bright is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bright trying to remain calm as Bolivar controls from the top position.
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bolivar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolivar (13) vs (0) Bright
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bolivar trying to control but Bright is having none of it.
Bolivar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bolivar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (16) vs (0) Bright#T11##SUB#
Bright 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 Bolivar gets his way!
#SUB#
Bolivar is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bright has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bolivar has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bright taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bolivar doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Bolivar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Bill Bright was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate millwall'. |
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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 10 wins and 10 losses; Balbus Michael! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Michael darts in and clinches Pancake up against the ropes.#TD2#
Pancake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Michael uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Pancake working for a triangle but Michael defends it easily.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (0) vs (2) Pancake
Michael being controlled here, momentarily.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Pancake pushes down on Michael's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a kimura but Michael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pancake to get the leverage.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michael is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Pancake is keen to just control but Michael is a slippery customer.#T2#
Pancake trying to control the pace.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Michael is working away.
Michael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Michael still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Michael has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Michael (4) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake wants to control but Michael postures up.#T3#
Pancake is not content to let Michael control the position.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Michael trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake wants to control but Michael postures up.
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.
Michael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working. #T4#
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Michael's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pancake is looking to control Michael's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Michael wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pancake holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michael passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (7) vs (2) Pancake#T5#
Michael tries to move to mount but Pancake blocks the move with his legs.
Michael looking to control but instead Pancake has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pancake trying to control but Michael postures up.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake trying to control but Michael postures up.
Pancake is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pancake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pancake working for submissions but it's allowed Michael to get to half guard.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake pulls Michael in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Pancake is trying to control the position but Michael postures up. #SUB2#
Michael is sitting in close to Pancake's body. Pancake has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Michael is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Michael is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pancake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Manuel Neuer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mario Puzo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Puzo closes the distance and pushes Neuer back into the ropes.
Neuer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puzo prevents it.
#TD#
Neuer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puzo is trying to keep an underhook but Neuer manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neuer (2) vs (0) Puzo
Puzo wants to improve his position but Neuer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer. #SUB#
Neuer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puzo is just riding it out for now. Neuer eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puzo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Puzo tries to roll over but Neuer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Neuer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Puzo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Puzo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neuer (2) vs (4) Puzo
Puzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neuer keeps working. #SUB2#
Puzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Neuer is looking to reverse the position.
Neuer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neuer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Puzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Puzo wants to take a breather but Neuer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Puzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Neuer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Puzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neuer is just riding it out for now. Puzo eventually gives up the hold.
Puzo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Neuer reverses the position - he's now on top in Puzo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (4) Puzo
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Puzo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Puzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! Puzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puzo manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into Puzo's guard.
Neuer is looking to pass into half guard but Puzo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puzo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (6) Puzo
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.
Neuer is looking to sweep but instead, Puzo has passed into half guard.
Neuer is looking to improve his position.
Puzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neuer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puzo forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Puzo trying to pass the guard but Neuer defending well. #SUB2#
Puzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neuer is just riding it out for now. Puzo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Neuer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neuer wants to improve his position but Puzo is controlling well.
Neuer works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB#
Neuer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puzo defends well.#SUB2#
Puzo drops back looking for a leg! Neuer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neuer manages to kick Puzo off! Puzo jumps back into Neuer's guard.
Neuer can't keep his opponent in guard - Puzo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Puzo looking to sit in guard and control but Neuer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (6) vs (6) Puzo
Neuer passes Puzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Puzo tries to get to full guard but Neuer has control of the leg.
Puzo keeping hold of Neuer's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Neuer is looking for a kimura but Puzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neuer to get the leverage.
Puzo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Neuer is looking for a kimura but Puzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neuer to get the leverage.
Puzo is looking to control Neuer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puzo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but Puzo is defending well.
Neuer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (9) vs (6) Puzo#T7#
Puzo tries to lock up and control but Neuer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puzo prevents Neuer from taking his back.
Puzo has given up his back here. Will Neuer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Neuer (12) vs (6) Puzo
Neuer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Neuer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Puzo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Puzo fending off the submission attempt from Neuer. #SUB#
Neuer has got his arm under Puzo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Puzo has spun round into Neuer's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (12) vs (8) Puzo#T8#
Neuer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puzo trying to control but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Puzo slips nicely into half guard.
Neuer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puzo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neuer (16) vs (8) Puzo
Neuer is not going to allow Puzo to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Neuer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9#
Puzo trying to control the position but Neuer manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Neuer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Puzo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Neuer's arms.
You can see the frustration on Puzo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Puzo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Neuer's arms. #SUB#
Neuer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Neuer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Puzo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Puzo just trying to survive but Neuer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Neuer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puzo is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Neuer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Neuer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Neuer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Puzo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Puzo surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T11#
Puzo just trying to survive but Neuer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Puzo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Puzo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Neuer working for the choke. #SUB#
Puzo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Neuer. #SUB#
Puzo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12#
Puzo tries to break free.
Neuer is trying to stick to Puzo's back but Puzo is turning into Neuer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neuer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Puzo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (16) vs (10) Puzo
Puzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neuer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (18) vs (10) Puzo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Puzo working a defensive guard here.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Puzo is keeping the position.#T13#
Neuer postures up.
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puzo wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment.
Puzo pulls Neuer in close to prevent any damage.
Puzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neuer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (18) vs (12) Puzo
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer is working hard here to advance position.
Puzo forces his way into half guard.
Neuer tries to roll over but Puzo keeps him under control.#T14#
Puzo wants to take a breather but Neuer is having none of it.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.
Neuer gets back to full guard.
Puzo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puzo defends it easily.#SUB#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Neuer has his foot on Puzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puzo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neuer takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manuel Neuer waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Brown trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T2#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Brown#T4##SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #T5##SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chai tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chai is not content to let Brown control the position. #T6#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Brown has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Brown
Chai isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Brown trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai is not content to let Brown control the position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (8) Brown#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Chai has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (8) Brown
Brown regains half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Chai stalling.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T9#
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (8) Brown
Chai controls the position from side control.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai tries to move to mount but Brown blocks the move with his legs.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T10#
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chai is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (12) vs (8) Brown
Brown regains half guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (8) Brown#SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Brown is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brown sneaks back 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.
Chai wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T12#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Brown is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown looking to control.
#T13#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Brown is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Brown tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (12) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chai is in a bad position with Brown working for a choke. Chai manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (17) vs (12) Brown
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 17 to 12.
A relieved looking Rodrizinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joshua Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Jiurgite gets full guard.
Jiurgite has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jiurgite looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kakuto has picked Jiurgite up and slammed him! Jiurgite can't keep hold of the triangle and Kakuto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Jiurgite tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
Jiurgite manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kakuto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Kakuto is pressing down on Jiurgite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Jiurgite stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiurgite off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (9) Kakuto#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jiurgite turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiurgite manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (11) Kakuto
Jiurgite wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kakuto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiurgite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiurgite wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T3#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well.
Jiurgite tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto prevents Jiurgite from getting the reversal.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Kakuto trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Jiurgite wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Jiurgite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T6#
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Jiurgite won't allow Kakuto to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jiurgite sees it coming and defends easily.
Kakuto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jiurgite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Jiurgite wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Jiurgite trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kakuto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kakuto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jiurgite is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Ze Jiurgite stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is how Jiu Jitsu goes. Any shit can happen. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch stuffs the takedown attempt from Coe. Coe gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Coe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Coe prevents Hirsch from improving his position.#SUB#
Coe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirsch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coe.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe trying to pass the guard but Hirsch defending well.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #SUB#
Coe drops back looking for a leg! Hirsch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirsch manages to kick Coe off! Coe jumps back into Hirsch's guard.
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Coe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Coe wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #SUB2#
Coe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coe has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hirsch pulls Coe in close to his closed guard and prevents Coe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe postures up.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hirsch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hirsch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hirsch! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (2) vs (4) Hirsch
Coe tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hirsch stalls from top position.#T3#
Coe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Coe is working away.
Coe tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hirsch controlling the position from side mount.
Coe is looking for a sweep.
Coe manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Coe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Coe defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hirsch content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Coe has locked up a guillotine! Coe's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hirsch is holding on here and Coe must be using up a lot of energy. Hirsch has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Coe gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Allan Coe!
David Allan Coe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hozdic closes the distance and pushes Nielsen back into the ropes.#TD#
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hozdic 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 Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (3) Hozdic
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Hozdic dominates the positioning.
Hozdic working away.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic happy to just control the position for now.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.#T1#
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
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.
Nielsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Hozdic dominates the positioning.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hozdic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Nielsen is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nielsen is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T3#
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic passes easily into half guard.
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is controlling Hozdic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here. #T5#
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself. #SUB#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Nielsen wants to hit a sweep here but Hozdic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (6) Hozdic
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.#T7#
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#T8#
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hozdic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hozdic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (9) Hozdic#T9#
Nielsen is trying to reverse the position but instead Hozdic has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (0) vs (12) Hozdic
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
Nielsen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Nielsen from escaping the position.
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.
Nielsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Hozdic trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Hozdic postures up.
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen regains half guard.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.#T11#
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.#T12#
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hozdic has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (15) Hozdic
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Hozdic 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Hozdic has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 15 to 0. Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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