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CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde PBP Commentary |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Cathail Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rochester drives through and clinches with Murphy against the ropes.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Rochester to the mat.
#SUB#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rochester is aware though and is defending well.
Rochester controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rochester wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rochester manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (0) Rochester
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is pushing down on Rochester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rochester is fighting to maintain full guard but Murphy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Rochester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Rochester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rochester is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Rochester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Rochester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage.
Murphy content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Rochester defends the submission attempt.
Murphy is trying to control. Rochester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Murphy is looking to stall here but Rochester recovers full guard.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rochester 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: Murphy (2) vs (2) Rochester#SUB2#
Rochester seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Murphy is controlling Rochester's trapped leg to prevent Rochester from advancing to side control.
Murphy gets full guard.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Rochester is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Rochester controlling him for the moment.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is trying to keep Rochester in close.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Rochester wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #T5#
Rochester tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rochester being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy controls Rochester momentarily but Rochester frees himself.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#T6#
Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (2) vs (5) Rochester
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy prevents Rochester from improving position.
Murphy is not content to let Rochester control the position.
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7##SUB2#
Rochester swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rochester's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (4) vs (5) Rochester
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Rochester being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rochester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#T9#
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rochester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rochester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Rochester's legs - danger averted.
Murphy 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. #T10##SUB#
Murphy has gone for a leg lock! Rochester slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murphy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (4) vs (7) Rochester
Rochester stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Murphy pulls Rochester in close to his closed guard and prevents Rochester from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Rochester pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Murphy controls Rochester momentarily but Rochester frees himself.
Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rochester drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (6) vs (7) Rochester
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Murphy is trying to control. Rochester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12##SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murphy not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rochester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rochester wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rochester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Murphy controlling the pace. #T13#
Rochester is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy trying to control from Rochester's half guard. Rochester has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rochester is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Rochester being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rochester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rochester wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Arlo Rochester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vince Neil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Neil has Mulligan up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Mulligan jumps guard.
Mulligan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulligan, not yet.
Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but Neil is proving a slippery customer.
Neil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mulligan can't keep his opponent in guard - Neil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Neil'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.
Neil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Mulligan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Mulligan working a defensive guard here.
Mulligan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mulligan 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.
Neil wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Neil postures up.
Neil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mulligan looking for a triangle here. Neil is fighting it but it looks tight! Mulligan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Neil is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fionn Mulligan!
A relieved looking Fionn Mulligan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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; Nicky Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Roger Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao fails with the takedown.#CL#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Galvao.#TD#
Gordon manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Gordon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Galvao has his hands clasped together but Gordon extends and breaks Galvao's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gordon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Gordon!
Nicky Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wu Fei Chung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Goncalves has Fei Chung up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Goncalves pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for subs off his back but Fei Chung has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fei Chung'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.
Fei Chung wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Fei Chung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncalves defends it well.
Fei Chung wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fei Chung pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fei Chung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.
Fei Chung wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position. #T1#
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fei Chung passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (3) vs (0) Goncalves
Fei Chung trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves regains half guard.
Fei Chung wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Fei Chung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Fei Chung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fei Chung is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fei Chung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (6) vs (0) Goncalves
Fei Chung prevents Goncalves from getting the reversal.
Fei Chung tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Goncalves is trying to reverse the position but instead Fei Chung has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fei Chung (9) vs (0) Goncalves
I really don't envy Goncalves right now.
#SUB#
Goncalves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fei Chung. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Fei Chung has locked on a rear naked choke here! Goncalves is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wu Fei Chung!
A very excited looking Wu Fei Chung 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Petersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Collins
Petersen controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Collins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape. #T1#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Collins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petersen. #T2#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Collins is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Collins can't escape the position.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape. #T3#
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.
Collins is not content to let Petersen control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Collins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petersen. #T5#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it. #T6#
Collins is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Collins wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Collins is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Collins trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Collins
Petersen wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Collins tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen looking to control but Collins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Petersen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Collins is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Collins is now in Petersen's guard. A big mistake from Petersen there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (2) Collins
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen 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.
Collins is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Collins has passed 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.#SUB2#
Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Collins looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (2) Collins
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (13) vs (2) Collins#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Collins trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Collins wants to control the action here but instead Petersen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (16) vs (2) Collins
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen controlling from mount. #SUB#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Petersen controls the position.
Collins is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins prevents Petersen from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Feltre gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Feltre (4) vs (0) Judge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge prevents Feltre from moving into mount.
Judge tries to buck Feltre off but Feltre is having none of it.
Judge prevents Feltre from moving into mount.
Judge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feltre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Judge prevents Feltre from improving position. #SUB#
Feltre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Feltre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judge's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Feltre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Feltre is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Feltre wants to take a breather but Judge is having none of it. #SUB#
Feltre seems to be looking for submissions.
Feltre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (7) vs (0) Judge#T2#
Feltre working away.
Feltre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judge's legs. #SUB#
Feltre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Feltre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Feltre wants to take a breather but Judge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Feltre.
Judge is trying to control the position but Feltre postures up.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Judge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Feltre wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (7) vs (2) Judge#T3##SUB#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.#SUB#
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Feltre pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage.
Feltre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Judge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Judge is pushing down on Feltre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feltre is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Judge has latched onto it... Big trouble! Judge pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Feltre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), into his post fight interview. |
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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 20 wins and 11 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hugs feints and as Ottke raises his hands in defense, Hugs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Hugs#SUB#
Ottke working for a triangle but Hugs defends it easily.
Hugs trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Hugs wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke pulls Hugs in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Hugs#SUB2#
Hugs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Hugs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T2#
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hugs keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Hugs wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hugs has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hugs is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#SUB2#
Hugs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Hugs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Hugs#T3##SUB#
Hugs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs won't allow Ottke to sweep him here. #T4#
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hugs defends it easily.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugs is one step ahead there.
Hugs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Hugs wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy. #T5#
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hugs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Hugs tries to pass.
Hugs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ottke is pulling down on Hugs's head. It's preventing any offense from Hugs, at least for the moment.
Hugs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Hugs is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Hugs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hugs moves into full mount! Ottke won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Hugs#T7#
Hugs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hugs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Hugs sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T8#
Ottke trying to control here.
Hugs trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Hugs is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke is in trouble now - Hugs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (10) Hugs#SUB2#
Hugs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ottke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ottke shrugs it off.
Hugs fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Hugs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (10) Hugs
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.#T10#
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Hugs working a defensive guard here.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hugs looking to control.
Hugs 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: Ottke (4) vs (12) Hugs
Hugs trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well. #T11#
Hugs is stalling here. Ottke is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hugs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ottke has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (8) vs (12) Hugs
Hugs can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ottke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Hugs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hugs is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying to control the action but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hugs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Hugs tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Hugs is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Hugs is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Hugs is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now.
Hugs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ottke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (8) vs (16) Hugs#T14#
Ottke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hugs's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (10) vs (16) Hugs
Hugs is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hugs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugs wins on points by 16 to 10.
Lodzov Hugs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hughes dives in and grabs Brown 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Hughes is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Brown shoots in and bounces Hughes off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Hughes
Brown 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hughes working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
#T1#
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Hughes
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes prevents Brown from taking his back.#T2#
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Brown controlling from mount.
Hughes can't escape the position.
#T3#
Hughes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brown escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brown ! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Hughes
Brown just content to control the position. #SUB#
Brown has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hughes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brown yanks on the arm and Hughes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brown .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Brown !
After the fight, Antonio Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnkvist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Barnkvist
Declan tries to advance to mount but Barnkvist denies him.
Declan taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a sweep but Declan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (6) vs (0) Barnkvist
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist wants to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Barnkvist tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Barnkvist is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Declan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Barnkvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist 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.
Declan wants to take Barnkvist's back here but Barnkvist is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Barnkvist tries to reverse the position but Declan maintains control.
Declan wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Barnkvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Barnkvist tries to reverse the position but Declan maintains control.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Declan content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan fails to take his opponent's back.
Declan controlling his opponent. #T6#
Declan wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Declan is really struggling to control Barnkvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Declan wants to take Barnkvist's back here but Barnkvist is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Barnkvist is working away. #T7#
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Barnkvist is trying to control but can't.
Barnkvist is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Barnkvist gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T8#
Declan is looking to advance position but Barnkvist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist tries to control but Declan wriggling away.
Declan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving. #T9#
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan stands and throws Barnkvist's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan is staying tight to Barnkvist's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T10#
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.
Declan 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 Barnkvist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan gets to mount! Barnkvist was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (13) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Barnkvist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnkvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan trying to control but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnkvist is looking to escape.
Declan fails to move to back control. #T12#
Barnkvist has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (16) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan biding his time, controlling Barnkvist.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barnkvist is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Declan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Barnkvist is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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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 8 wins and 10 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boesku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boesku lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Donde
Boesku wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Boesku 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.#T1#
Donde 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: Boesku (2) vs (2) Donde
Donde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Donde is controlling 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.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it. #T2#
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donde wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donde 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. #T3#
Donde passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Donde seems content to control.
Boesku is controlling Donde's trapped leg to prevent Donde from advancing to side control.
Boesku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Donde not doing much here.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Donde seems content to control.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Boesku trying to control from the bottom.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Boesku controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself. #SUB#
Donde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Donde wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Donde controlling from the top position.
Donde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Boesku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde content to stall in guard here.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.
#SUB#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Boesku looking to control.
Donde 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.
Donde postures up.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Boesku keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass. #SUB#
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku seems keen to control Donde's posture.
Donde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Donde postures up.
Donde controlling from the top position.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.#T8#
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Donde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
Donde trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Donde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boesku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donde has managed to get both his arms back between Boesku's legs - danger averted.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boesku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Donde has passed into half guard!
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Donde wants to free his trapped foot but Boesku is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Boesku is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Donde is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku trying to control but Donde postures up.
Donde is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.#T12#
Boesku trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boesku keeps working.
Boesku trying to control but Donde postures up.
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donde's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (6) vs (2) Donde
Boesku is not going to allow Donde to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Boesku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donde is defending well though. Boesku let's go of the attempt for now.#T13##SUB#
Donde defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boesku's arms. #SUB#
Boesku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Donde knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Donde for a finish.
Donde tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Boesku tightening his grip on Donde, looking for the choke.
Donde is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boesku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Donde showing good submission defense here.
#T14#
I really don't envy Donde right now.
#SUB#
Boesku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boesku 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, Donde has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Donde tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Roman Boesku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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