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CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Danaher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danaher closes the distance and clinches up with Trandel, looking for a takedown. Danaher pushes Trandel against the ropes but Trandel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danaher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trandel circles away.
Danaher has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Trandel counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Danaher (0) vs (4) Trandel
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danaher is looking for a sweep.
Trandel wants to control but Danaher is keeping him busy.
Trandel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Trandel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trandel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher is not content to let Trandel control the position. #T1#
Trandel controls the position from side control.
Danaher looks to move to half guard but instead Trandel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Danaher (0) vs (6) Trandel
Trandel fails to move to back control.
Danaher is squirming around, avoiding Trandel's attempts to control the action.
Danaher tries to reverse the position but Trandel maintains control.#T2#
Trandel wants to take his opponent's back but Danaher doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Trandel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Trandel looking for a guillotine from mount but Danaher is having none of it.
Trandel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danaher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danaher working to try and regain half guard.
Danaher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Danaher is trying to control but can't.
Danaher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Danaher working for submissions but it's allowed Trandel to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trandel is looking to take a break and control but Danaher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danaher works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Danaher looking for a guillotine here but Trandel defends easily.
Trandel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Danaher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trandel trying to control but Danaher is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Danaher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trandel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trandel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Danaher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trandel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Danaher is looking for a triangle here but Trandel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danaher (0) vs (9) Trandel
Danaher seems a little lost for a moment, as Trandel dominates the positioning.
Danaher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trandel's best efforts.#SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Danaher'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.
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.
Trandel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura but Danaher is defending well.
#SUB#
Danaher has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trandel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trandel! Score +3 for passing guard: Danaher (0) vs (12) Trandel#T6#
Trandel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Danaher's legs.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trandel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Danaher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Trandel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Danaher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Trandel lets go of the hold and Danaher can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sovor Trandel!
Our winner, Sovor Trandel, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Lemony Snicket! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Snicket clinches up against the ropes.
Fagan is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Snicket gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Fagan pulls Snicket into guard.
Fagan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Snicket is now in half guard.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Snicket is controlling well.
#SUB#
Snicket is working for a submission of some sort.
Fagan gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket pushing down on Fagan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Fagan trying to control from the bottom.
Fagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Fagan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fagan wants to control but Snicket is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Snicket is controlling well.
#SUB#
Snicket seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Fagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snicket is working away from the top position though.
Fagan is pressing down on Snicket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Fagan managing to control the position. #SUB#
Snicket drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fagan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (0) vs (2) Fagan#SUB2#
Fagan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snicket is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snicket has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (2) vs (2) Fagan#SUB2#
Fagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snicket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snicket manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Fagan controls Snicket momentarily but Snicket frees himself.
Snicket looking to pass the guard.
Fagan is controlling Snicket's posture.#SUB2#
Fagan is looking for a triangle but Snicket pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Fagan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Snicket doesn't defend quickly enough and Fagan has managed to lock this one up! Can Snicket escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fagan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paddy Fagan!
Paddy Fagan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gonzales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aylin Shah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzales to the ground. Shah is now in Gonzales's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gonzales (0) vs (2) Shah
Gonzales working a defensive guard here.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gonzales (2) vs (2) Shah
We've been hearing good reports from Gonzales'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.
Shah trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Shah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Shah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shah has his foot on Gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Shah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Shah keeps moving.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Shah working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
#T1#
Gonzales stands and throws Shah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gonzales (5) vs (2) Shah
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shah is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gonzales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shah wants to control but Gonzales postures up.
Shah is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gonzales is staying active.
Shah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gonzales haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gonzales tries to move to mount but Shah blocks the move with his legs.
Shah tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzales wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Gonzales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom.
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.
Shah tries to bench press Gonzales off him but Gonzales keeps the position.
Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Shah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzales has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gonzales (7) vs (2) Shah
Shah tries to lock up and control but Gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gonzales trying to control but Shah is having none of it.
Shah tries to control Gonzales's body but Gonzales pushes him off. Shah squirms to his side and now Gonzales has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gonzales (10) vs (2) Shah#T3#
Shah tries to escape the position.
Gonzales gets his hands free as Shah looks to control.
Gonzales trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shah rolls, trying to escape but Gonzales keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gonzales has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gonzales is looking for the choke from the back position but Shah is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gonzales tightening his grip on Shah, looking for the choke.
Shah just trying to survive but Gonzales is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shah can't escape the position.
#T4#
Shah trying to control the position but Gonzales manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Gonzales has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shah rolls, trying to escape but Gonzales keeps control of the position.
Shah prevents Gonzales from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Gonzales working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shah surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB#
Gonzales has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonzales's guard. Nice work there by Shah.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gonzales (10) vs (4) Shah
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Shah advances to half guard.
Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
Shah wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it.
Shah passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gonzales (10) vs (7) Shah
Shah working away.
Shah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Gonzales gets back to half guard.
Shah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Shah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shah wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.
Shah wants to pass to mount but Gonzales is defending the position. #T7#
Gonzales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shah passes Gonzales's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzales won't allow Shah to pass to mount.
Gonzales moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gonzales (12) vs (7) Shah
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shah is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shah keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Shah keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Shah working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
Shah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gonzales (15) vs (7) Shah#SUB#
Gonzales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gonzales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gonzales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzales advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gonzales (17) vs (7) Shah
Gonzales works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gonzales (20) vs (7) Shah
Shah looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10##SUB#
Shah showing good submission defense here.
Will Gonzales go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Shah right now.
#SUB#
Shah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shah rolls, trying to escape but Gonzales keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Shah is trying to defend against the choke here but Gonzales has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gonzales Tightens the hold and Shah taps out furiously! Gonzales displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Gonzales!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricardo Gonzales made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Max Holloway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holloway shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.#TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holloway (0) vs (4) Cubbedge #SUB2#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holloway is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Holloway wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Holloway'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.
Cubbedge has control of an arm but Holloway manages to advance to Cubbedge 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holloway (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now.
#SUB#
Holloway patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holloway has the hooks in. Cubbedge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Holloway seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cubbedge 's chin but Cubbedge turns very nicely into Holloway's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cubbedge .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (4) vs (6) Cubbedge
Holloway looking to control.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.
Cubbedge prevents Holloway from improving his position.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cubbedge 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.
Holloway is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holloway is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Holloway is defending the position.
Holloway gets full guard.#T8#
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holloway is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Holloway trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cubbedge manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (4) vs (9) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Holloway to control.#T9#
Cubbedge tries to control but Holloway wriggling away.
Holloway regains half guard.
Holloway trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (4) vs (12) Cubbedge #T10#
Cubbedge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holloway is holding on tight.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape.
Holloway wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Holloway (4) vs (15) Cubbedge
Holloway trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T11#
I really don't envy Holloway right now.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a rear naked choke. Holloway is not defending it well and Cubbedge has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Holloway refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Holloway's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Breaker drives through with a takedown into Camacho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Camacho
Breaker advances to half guard.
Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breaker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (2) vs (4) Camacho
I really don't envy Breaker right now.
Breaker trying to control the position but Camacho manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Camacho looking for the choke but no joy.
Breaker rolls, trying to escape but Camacho keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho tries to keep control of the position but Breaker is staying busy.
Breaker tries to roll but Camacho sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Camacho working for a choke but Breaker is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Camacho looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Camacho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Breaker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Breaker wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Breaker is trying to control the position but Camacho manages to sink in the RNC - Breaker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Camacho!
Anthony Camacho made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I jus whooped that fat midget! Im ready to go against whoever's next asap!'. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Dimitri Ivanov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sulvar shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been hearing reports that Ivanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sulvar has a takedown stuffed.
As Sulvar tries to get set, Ivanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulvar manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ivanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sulvar has Ivanov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ivanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimitri Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD#
Ivanov jumps guard.
Sulvar won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ivanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov looking to control.
Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanov's guard. #T1##SUB#
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanov.
Ivanov has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Ivanov has an active guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away. #SUB#
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#T2#
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivanov defends it well.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanov (0) vs (3) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Sulvar forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ivanov (0) vs (6) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivanov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sulvar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivanov is controlling his hands well.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Sulvar is trying to stick to Ivanov's back but Ivanov is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ivanov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (2) vs (6) Sulvar
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.#SUB2#
Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulvar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Sulvar's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform us that Sulvar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sulvar has Ivanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T5#
Sulvar controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Ivanov is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (4) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Sulvar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanov (4) vs (12) Sulvar
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Ivanov defends it well. #T8#
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away. #SUB2#
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ivanov is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Sulvar tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanov tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanov tries to improve his position but instead Sulvar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ivanov (4) vs (15) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Sulvar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ivanov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Sulvar is looking to control Ivanov but Ivanov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sulvar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ivanov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Sulvar goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ivanov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (6) vs (15) Sulvar#SUB#
Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Sulvar is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sulvar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
#T12#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Ivanov advancing to mount. #T13#
Ivanov is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ivanov is working for a kimura but Sulvar is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulvar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Sulvar is pressing down on Ivanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar wants to control the position but Ivanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 15 to 6.
After the big win, Tres Sulvar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Top Gun Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Ruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ruth scores with a takedown into Augustus 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ruth (2) vs (0) Augustus
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Ruth passes Augustus 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ruth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ruth is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus tries to roll over but Ruth keeps him under control.#T1#
Ruth trying to pass the guard but Augustus defending well. #SUB#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ruth is looking for a kimura but Augustus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruth to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Augustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ruth is working for a kimura but Augustus is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Augustus wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Ruth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ruth wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus won't allow Ruth to pass to mount.
Ruth is thwarting Augustus 's attempts to control the position.
Ruth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (5) vs (0) Augustus
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Augustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Augustus wants to control but Ruth postures up.
Ruth wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus is trying to control Ruth's posture but Ruth avoids it.
Augustus 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.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working. #SUB#
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Augustus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruth working away.#T4#
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Augustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruth controls the position.#SUB#
Ruth tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ruth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ruth wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth trying to control the position but Augustus is working away.
Augustus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruth's best efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus won't allow Ruth to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Ruth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (8) vs (0) Augustus
Ruth prevents Augustus from getting the reversal.
Ruth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Ruth is looking to work his way around to Augustus 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Augustus is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruth has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruth fails to take his opponent's back. #T7#
Augustus wants to hold on but Ruth pushes him away.
Ruth controlling from the full mount.
Augustus can't escape the position.
Ruth looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruth controlling from mount.
Augustus prevents Ruth from taking his back.#T8#
Augustus can't escape the position.
Augustus is trying to reverse the position but instead Ruth has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ruth (11) vs (0) Augustus
Augustus is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ruth looking for the choke but no joy.
Augustus tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ruth looking for the choke from the back.
Augustus wants to control his opponent's hands but Ruth gets his hands free.
Augustus breaks Ruth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ruth (11) vs (2) Augustus
Ruth pulls Augustus in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Ruth has his hands on Augustus 's head, controlling the position.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Augustus trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet. #T10#
Augustus trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Augustus defends easily.
Augustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Augustus forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Augustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Augustus .
Augustus wants to free his trapped foot but Ruth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Augustus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (11) vs (5) Augustus
Ruth sneaks back into half guard.
Ruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Augustus is working for a kimura but Ruth is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Ruth is trying to control but can't.
Ruth tries to roll over but Augustus keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Augustus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Augustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruth trying to control but Augustus postures up.
#T13#
Augustus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruth! Score +3 for passing guard: Ruth (11) vs (8) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruth defends it well.
Ruth 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.
Ruth is pressing down on Augustus 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass. #SUB#
Ruth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Augustus defends well.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Augustus postures up. #T14##SUB2#
Augustus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augustus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Augustus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruth trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruth takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited John Ruth thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Schultz shoots in and bounces Om off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (0) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Om looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Om swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Om is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Om wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Om is keeping the position for now.
Schultz postures up.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Om gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (2) Schultz#T4#
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Om stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Schultz controlling the position.
Om postures up.
Om engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Om forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Om sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Om stalling away here and it's allowed Schultz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Om is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Om wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.#T7#
Om is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Om won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Om looking to control.
#T8#
Om is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (4) vs (4) Schultz
Om trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Schultz is looking to control Om's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Om wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working. #T9#
Schultz is looking to control Om's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Om tries to pass.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Om controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Om is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz seems keen to control Om's posture.
Om works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Om is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Om (7) vs (4) Schultz
Om controlling from mount.
Om is trying to take his opponent's back.
Om looking to take Schultz's back but Schultz rolls and after a scramble, Schultz ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Schultz to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (7) vs (6) Schultz#T11#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Om is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Schultz trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Om keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Schultz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Om working a defensive guard but Schultz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Om (7) vs (9) Schultz#T13#
Om is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Om tries to improve position but can't.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Om is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Om can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Schultz controls the position from side control.
Om tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz taking a breather here.
Om is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 9 to 7.
Mike Schultz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (2) Priest
Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest passes into half guard.
Boudreaux is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Boudreaux wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Boudreaux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boudreaux. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (5) Priest
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boudreaux is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Boudreaux trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest is looking to advance position but Boudreaux won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boudreaux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boudreaux working a defensive guard here.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Boudreaux is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Priest preventing the sweep. #T3#
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boudreaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest is pushing down on Boudreaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boudreaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boudreaux trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Priest works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boudreaux is looking to escape. #T4#
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boudreaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest fails to advance to Boudreaux's back.
Boudreaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Boudreaux wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (0) vs (11) Priest
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boudreaux is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boudreaux staying busy and making it hard for Priest to control. #SUB2#
Boudreaux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Priest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boudreaux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Priest wants to take Boudreaux's back but he can't do it this time.
Boudreaux gets back to half guard.#T6#
Boudreaux trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Priest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (14) Priest
Boudreaux tries to reverse the position but Priest maintains control.
Priest fails to advance to Boudreaux's back. #T7#
Boudreaux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest wants to take a breather but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Boudreaux wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (17) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boudreaux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boudreaux shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Priest swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boudreaux is now in Priest's guard. A big mistake from Priest there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (17) Priest
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boudreaux controls the pace.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. #T8#
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Priest is trying to keep Boudreaux in close.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boudreaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priest keeping full guard, as Boudreaux tries to pass. #SUB2#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest is pulling down on Boudreaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Boudreaux, at least for the moment.
Boudreaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boudreaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boudreaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boudreaux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Priest dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (19) Priest#T10#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest passes Boudreaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux is looking to improve his position.
Priest is keen to just control but Boudreaux is a slippery customer.
Boudreaux is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boudreaux avoid being mounted?
Boudreaux tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#T11#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boudreaux won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Boudreaux is working away.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boudreaux! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (22) Priest
Boudreaux can't escape the position.
Priest looking to control but Boudreaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but Boudreaux doesn't allow it. #T12#
Boudreaux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boudreaux! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (25) Priest
Priest with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boudreaux is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux tries to improve his position but Priest has taken his back! Priest has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boudreaux tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Priest pushes Boudreaux away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Pavlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Pavlov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov tries to control but Lee wriggling away. #T1#
Lee 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.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
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.
Lee tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.#T2#
Lee is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Lee regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Lee
Lee can't escape the position.
Pavlov tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (14) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee is really stuck here.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
#T5#
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pavlov rolls with it to try and escape but Lee cranks on the arm and Pavlov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Morrison Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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