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DK Polaras Superfights 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carter Jose De La Cus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Markus Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jose De La Cus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schulz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jose De La Cus is in Schulz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (0) Schulz
Jose De La Cus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jose De La Cus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schulz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schulz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schulz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (4) Schulz#SUB2#
Schulz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jose De La Cus, who protects the arm well.
Jose De La Cus regains half guard.
Jose De La Cus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jose De La Cus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus tries to roll over but Schulz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jose De La Cus actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Schulz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Schulz 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.
Jose De La Cus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schulz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schulz passes into half guard.
Schulz stalling. #SUB#
Jose De La Cus actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Schulz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Jose De La Cus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jose De La Cus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jose De La Cus looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Schulz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (7) Schulz
Jose De La Cus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schulz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jose De La Cus to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jose De La Cus (2) vs (10) Schulz#T3#
Jose De La Cus is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Schulz looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Jose De La Cus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Schulz has got one arm under Jose De La Cus's chin. This could be trouble... Jose De La Cus trying to control the other hand but Schulz gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jose De La Cus has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Markus Schulz! |
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Undercard bout
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nuragomidova gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ramirez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez stands and throws Nuragomidova's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (0) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuragomidova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Nuragomidova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nuragomidova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuragomidova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nuragomidova haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Nuragomidova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuragomidova preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Nuragomidova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nuragomidova is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nuragomidova avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nuragomidova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez. #T2#
Nuragomidova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Nuragomidova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nuragomidova is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Nuragomidova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Nuragomidova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Nuragomidova is riding his opponent, not letting Ramirez buck him off.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
Nuragomidova has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Nuragomidova won't let him.
Nuragomidova keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
#T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Nuragomidova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nuragomidova controls the position.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Nuragomidova gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nuragomidova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Nuragomidova kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for the choke. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for a choke but Ramirez is defending well. #T6#
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
#SUB#
Ramirez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Nuragomidova pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Nuragomidova is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB#
Nuragomidova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Nuragomidova won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nuragomidova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Nuragomidova is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nuragomidova sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Nuragomidova defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nuragomidova defends it well.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control. Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T9#
Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nuragomidova pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to control but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova looking to control.
#T10#
Ramirez trying to control but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nuragomidova controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T11#
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuragomidova is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Nuragomidova is controlling well.
Nuragomidova tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Nuragomidova not doing much here.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #T13#
Nuragomidova is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nuragomidova seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (11) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova regains half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Nuragomidova defends it.
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (14) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuragomidova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nuragomidova manages to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuragomidova is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 14 to 6. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan The Wizard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Glot Drulog!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Drulog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Wizard to the mat! The Wizard manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Wizard (0) vs (2) Drulog
The Wizard is pulling down on Drulog's head. It's preventing any offense from Drulog, at least for the moment.
The Wizard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Wizard looking for a sweep. Not yet The Wizard, not yet.
The Wizard keeping moving, preventing Drulog from controlling successfully.
The Wizard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Wizard working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drulog trying to control the position from guard on top but The Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Wizard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Drulog looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Drulog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drulog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drulog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drulog has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The Wizard has Drulog pulled in close to control his posture.
The Wizard is trying to keep Drulog in close.
The Wizard pulls Drulog in close to prevent any damage.
Drulog trying to control but The Wizard is working from the bottom. #T2#
The Wizard controlling the position.
The Wizard controls Drulog momentarily but Drulog frees himself.
Drulog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drulog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Wizard is keeping the position for now.
The Wizard managing to control the position.
Drulog wants to control from the top but The Wizard keeps moving. #T3#
Drulog is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The Wizard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drulog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Wizard controls Drulog momentarily but Drulog frees himself. #T4#
The Wizard 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: The Wizard (2) vs (2) Drulog
The Wizard prevents Drulog from improving his position.
The Wizard is controlling the pace.
Drulog is not content to let The Wizard control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if The Wizard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Wizard is trying to control the action in half guard but Drulog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
The Wizard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drulog is looking for a sweep. The Wizard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drulog is refusing to be controlled, as The Wizard sits in half guard.
The Wizard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drulog wants to get back to full guard.
The Wizard is looking to take a break and control but Drulog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drulog is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Drulog wants to get back to full guard.
The Wizard wants to control but Drulog is keeping him busy.
The Wizard is really struggling to control Drulog but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drulog wants to control but The Wizard is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Drulog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drulog is looking to improve his position.
The Wizard not doing much here.
The Wizard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by The Wizard.
The Wizard trying to control the action but Drulog is working from the bottom.
The Wizard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drulog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Wizard slows the pace down in half guard.
The Wizard trying to control the action but Drulog is working from the bottom.
Drulog is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Drulog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Wizard pulls his head out easily.
Drulog is staying active underneath The Wizard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drulog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Wizard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Wizard's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: The Wizard (2) vs (6) Drulog
The Wizard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drulog's guard. Nice work there by The Wizard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Wizard (4) vs (6) Drulog
The Wizard looking to pass the guard.
The Wizard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drulog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Drulog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Wizard is aware though and is defending well.
The Wizard tries to free his leg and advance position but Drulog is retaining full guard.
The Wizard trying to control but Drulog is working from the bottom.
Drulog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Wizard looking to pass the guard.
The Wizard trying to control but Drulog is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Wizard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drulog trying to keep a closed guard but The Wizard is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
The Wizard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Wizard'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.
Drulog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Wizard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drulog controls The Wizard momentarily but The Wizard frees himself. #T11#
The Wizard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Wizard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drulog for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Drulog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drulog is pulling down on The Wizard's head to control his posture.
The Wizard pushes down on Drulog's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Drulog tries to get to full guard but The Wizard has control of the leg.
The Wizard is looking to advance position but Drulog won't allow it.
The Wizard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drulog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Wizard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Wizard's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: The Wizard (4) vs (10) Drulog
Drulog is trying to stick to The Wizard's back but The Wizard is turning into Drulog. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drulog's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Wizard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Wizard (6) vs (10) Drulog
The Wizard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drulog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Wizard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Wizard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drulog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drulog can do anything to dispel that myth.#T13##SUB2#
Drulog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Wizard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Wizard passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: The Wizard (9) vs (10) Drulog
The Wizard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drulog's legs.
Drulog tries to buck The Wizard off but The Wizard is having none of it.
The Wizard controls the position from side control.#T14#
Drulog tries to buck The Wizard off but The Wizard is having none of it.
The Wizard moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: The Wizard (11) vs (10) Drulog
Drulog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Wizard controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drulog is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Wizard takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Ryan The Wizard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Price!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Conforto wants the takedown. Price is fighting it off but Conforto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Price's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Price
Price seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price looking to control.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Conforto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (0) Price#T1##SUB#
Conforto has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
Price is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Conforto controlling from the full mount.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conforto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price tries to lock up and control but Conforto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Price is looking to escape.
Conforto avoids the attempt from Price to control.#T3##SUB#
Conforto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Conforto wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
Price wants to control but Conforto is having none of it.#T4#
Price is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price tries to hold on but Conforto postures up.#SUB#
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Price turns into him and now he's in Conforto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (5) vs (2) Price
Price wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB#
Conforto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conforto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Price won't allow Conforto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conforto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.#T7#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Price defends it easily.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Price
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Price keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Price trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price trying to control here.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Conforto is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
Conforto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (10) vs (2) Price#SUB#
Conforto wants to finish this one by submission but Price is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Conforto. #SUB#
Conforto looking to secure an arm triangle but Price defends it well.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Conforto moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (13) vs (2) Price#SUB#
Conforto tightening his grip on Price, looking for the choke.
Conforto controlling well, preventing Price from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Price is trying to roll into a better position but Conforto has get a rear naked choke and Price is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dickweed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (0) vs (2) Dickweed#SUB#
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dickweed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Dickweed eventually gives up the hold.
Dickweed uses his free foot to push down on Cooke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooke. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (0) vs (5) Dickweed
Cooke is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dickweed wants to control the pace but Cooke is squirming around nicely.
Dickweed with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Dickweed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cooke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dickweed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cooke is squirming around, avoiding Dickweed's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Dickweed controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like Dickweed might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Dickweed looking to secure an arm triangle but Cooke defends it well. #SUB2#
Dickweed swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cooke is now in Dickweed's guard. A big mistake from Dickweed there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (5) Dickweed#SUB2#
Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooke is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cooke sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dickweed doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cooke paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dickweed - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Professor Dickweed!
A victorious Professor Dickweed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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