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CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Frost drives through and clinches with Bystrom against the ropes.
Frost is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bystrom is defending well.#TD#
Bystrom jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bystrom is trying to control the position but Frost postures up. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bystrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Bystrom working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bystrom working for submissions but it's allowed Frost to get to half guard.
Bystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Frost trying to control from Bystrom's half guard. Bystrom has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##SUB#
Bystrom working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Bystrom wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bystrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (3) Frost
Bystrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Frost won't allow Bystrom to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bystrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6##SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Bystrom wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frost trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bystrom wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bystrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frost is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bystrom. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (6) Frost
Bystrom is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frost is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (0) vs (8) Frost
Bystrom is trying to reverse the position but instead Frost has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (0) vs (11) Frost
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.
#T8#
Bystrom tries to escape but Frost has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bystrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bystrom gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom with the active half guard here but Frost passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (14) Frost
Bystrom gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bystrom with the active half guard here but Frost passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (17) Frost#T10#
Bystrom tries to bench press Frost off him but Frost keeps the position.
Bystrom is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frost is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (0) vs (19) Frost
Bystrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Bystrom tries to hold on but Frost postures up.
Frost prevents Bystrom from getting the reversal.
Bystrom tries to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Bystrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Frost has a good base and remains in mount.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
Bystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bystrom manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Bystrom tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Bystrom is not content to let Frost control the position.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Bystrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bystrom.
Frost won't allow Bystrom to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bystrom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (19) Frost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frost wins on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Clarence Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Torkel Bystrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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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 1 wins and 6 losses; Cathail Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Scaletta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murphy (0) vs (4) Scaletta
Murphy stops Scaletta from passing to mount.
Scaletta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murphy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murphy (0) vs (6) Scaletta#SUB2#
Scaletta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (6) Scaletta#SUB#
Murphy has gone for a leg lock! Scaletta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murphy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (8) Scaletta
Murphy looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is pulling down on Scaletta's head. It's preventing any offense from Scaletta, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scaletta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy working a defensive guard but Scaletta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (2) vs (11) Scaletta
Scaletta working away.
Scaletta controlling from side mount.
Murphy stops Scaletta from passing to mount. #T2#
Scaletta trying to control the position but Murphy is working away. #SUB2#
Scaletta in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Murphy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trandel avoids it really well and circles away.
Bright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Trandel pushes Bright up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Bright decides to pull guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trandel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bright has tightened it up now! Trandel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Bright!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Bright 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Timmermans
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Timmermans pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Timmermans has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HPS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Timmermans trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard. #T2#
Timmermans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control but Timmermans is keeping him busy.
Gracie prevents Timmermans from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Timmermans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Timmermans won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Timmermans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T3#
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions off his back.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
Timmermans is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Timmermans tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Timmermans is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Timmermans tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Timmermans is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T4#
Timmermans is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie is pressing down on Timmermans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Timmermans is holding on for now. #T5#
Timmermans wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Timmermans is working away.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Timmermans! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Timmermans
Timmermans gets back to half guard.#T6#
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Timmermans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Timmermans defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Timmermans won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Timmermans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Timmermans is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Timmermans is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Timmermans
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timmermans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Timmermans 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: Gracie (8) vs (2) Timmermans
Timmermans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timmermans trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
#T8##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
Timmermans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Timmermans trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Timmermans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Timmermans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Timmermans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Timmermans trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Timmermans pushes his legs off easily.
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Timmermans trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T12#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Timmermans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie controls Timmermans momentarily but Timmermans frees himself.
Timmermans trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Timmermans controlling from the top position. #T14#
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie controls Timmermans momentarily but Timmermans frees himself. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Timmermans passes into half guard.
Timmermans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmermans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Timmermans
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Raul Gracie 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Germano drives through with a takedown into Andersson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Germano#SUB2#
Germano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Germano passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersson's coaches at Fight Club elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Andersson is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (4) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Andersson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Germano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Germano for a finish.
Germano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Andersson wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
Andersson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Germano.#SUB#
Germano showing good submission defense here.
Andersson is riding his opponent, not letting Germano buck him off.
Andersson avoiding Germano 's attempts to control his hands.
Andersson has the hooks in. Germano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Germano is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Germano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Germano trying to control the hands but Andersson won't let him.
Germano prevents Andersson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Andersson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Andersson looking for the choke but no joy.
Andersson not allowing Germano to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Andersson working for the choke. #SUB#
Andersson tightening his grip on Germano, looking for the choke.
Andersson controlling well, preventing Germano from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Andersson not allowing Germano to control his hands. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Germano's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Germano is keeping busy.
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Germano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Andersson has the hooks in. Germano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Germano just looking to survive in the bad position. #T5#
Andersson biding his time, controlling Germano. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for the choke from the back position but Germano is controlling his hands well.
Andersson gets his hands free as Germano looks to control. #SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Germano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Andersson.
Andersson tries to get the hooks in deep but Germano pushed the leg off.
Andersson controlling well, preventing Germano from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6##SUB#
Andersson looking to break Germano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Germano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andersson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Andersson doesn't have the hooks in and Germano manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (4) vs (4) Germano
Germano advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (7) Germano
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Germano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andersson wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Germano.
Andersson wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Germano trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Germano is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8##SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.
Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9#
Germano wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano stands and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (10) Germano
Germano just content to control the position. #T10#
Germano wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Germano works to advance to full mount. Andersson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (4) vs (12) Germano
Andersson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Germano trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Germano prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Germano looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano fails to advance to Andersson's back. #SUB2#
Germano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Andersson is now in Germano's guard. A big mistake from Germano there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (6) vs (12) Germano
Germano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Germano won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Andersson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Andersson trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Germano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Germano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersson prevents Germano from improving his position.#T14#
Andersson is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.#SUB#
Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano wins on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Rui Rodrigo Germano 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Holzken, which made it look bad.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Cruz clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Cruz gets control of Holzken's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Holzken has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Holzken trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken controlling from the top position.
Holzken being controlled here momentarily.
Holzken trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the position here. #T2#
Cruz keeping full guard, as Holzken tries to pass.
Holzken looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Holzken
Cruz trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz won't allow Holzken to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Holzken has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.
Cruz passes Holzken's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holzken avoid being mounted?
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Well, if Cruz 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.
Holzken won't allow Cruz to pass to mount. #SUB#
Holzken is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Holzken trying to control here.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holzken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holzken has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holzken tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holzken wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holzken is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holzken sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Holzken gets back to full guard.
Holzken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
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.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Cruz passes Holzken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holzken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Holzken defends the submission attempt.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Holzken is working away. #SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Holzken is defending well.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10##SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Holzken is controlling an arm, preventing Cruz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Holzken is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Holzken regains half guard.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Holzken is working away. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Holzken is defending well.
Holzken is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Holzken defends it. #SUB2#
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Holzken wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Holzken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holzken sees it coming and defends easily.
Holzken works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holzken is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Holzken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Holzken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holzken trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14##SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Holzken is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Holzken is having none of it. #SUB2#
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holzken has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Darian Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Jiurgite
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (0) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.#T1#
Petersen tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Jiurgite is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Jiurgite to control.
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
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.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Petersen avoids the attempt from Jiurgite to control.
Jiurgite is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petersen is staying active.
Jiurgite prevents Petersen from taking his back.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (9) vs (0) Jiurgite
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.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Jiurgite trying to control the hands but Petersen won't let him.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
Jiurgite can't escape the position.
Jiurgite breaks Petersen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (11) vs (2) Jiurgite#T4#
Jiurgite is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jiurgite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jiurgite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen stays in close to Jiurgite's body and controls the position.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard.
Petersen stays in close to Jiurgite's body and controls the position.
Petersen pushes down on Jiurgite's leg and manages to get into 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.#T5#
Jiurgite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (14) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#T6#
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Jiurgite won't allow it.
Jiurgite has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (2) Jiurgite#T7#
Petersen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jiurgite is holding on tight.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T8#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite regains half guard.
Jiurgite trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jiurgite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T9#
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Jiurgite defends it.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (20) vs (2) Jiurgite
Petersen trying to control the position but Jiurgite is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working. #T10#
Jiurgite looking for a sweep but Petersen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (22) vs (2) Jiurgite
Petersen tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Jiurgite working to try and regain half guard.
Jiurgite is still trying to improve position.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Jiurgite is just holding on here. Petersen manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (25) vs (2) Jiurgite
Petersen is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
Petersen not allowing Jiurgite to control his hands.
Jiurgite is keeping busy.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Jiurgite tries to buck him off.
Jiurgite staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Jiurgite manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Jiurgite.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (25) vs (4) Jiurgite#T12#
Petersen pulls Jiurgite in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
Jiurgite won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is trying to hold Jiurgite in close to prevent damage but Jiurgite has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jiurgite has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (25) vs (7) Jiurgite
Jiurgite fails to move to back control. #T13#
Jiurgite trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite fails to advance to Petersen's back.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jiurgite trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen regains half guard.#T14#
Petersen moves into full guard.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ze Jiurgite spoke after the fight, saying 'This is how Jiu Jitsu goes. Any shit can happen. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kuronoa pushes Krawlee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Krawlee wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Kuronoa jumps into guard, dragging Krawlee to the mat.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Krawlee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuronoa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa controls Krawlee momentarily but Krawlee frees himself.
Kuronoa is really struggling to control Krawlee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krawlee controls the pace.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Krawlee trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Krawlee won't allow Kuronoa to sweep him here.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Krawlee looking to sit in guard and control but Kuronoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Krawlee
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krawlee holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krawlee is pulling down on Kuronoa's head to control his posture.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuronoa is one step ahead there.
Kuronoa trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Krawlee has his foot on Kuronoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuronoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Krawlee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krawlee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krawlee being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuronoa trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Krawlee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krawlee is controlling Kuronoa's posture.
Krawlee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Kuronoa is proving a slippery customer.
Kuronoa pushes down on Krawlee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuronoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krawlee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krawlee moves into full guard.
Krawlee pulls Kuronoa in to control the position.
Kuronoa 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.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully. #T7#
Krawlee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Krawlee#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Krawlee defends it easily.
Krawlee forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krawlee is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg.
Krawlee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krawlee is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Krawlee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (5) Krawlee
Krawlee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuronoa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (2) vs (8) Krawlee
Krawlee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Krawlee struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Kuronoa right now.
Krawlee keeps control of the position as Kuronoa tries to break free.
#T11#
Kuronoa is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee is not going to allow Kuronoa to sit and survive in this position.
Will Krawlee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Krawlee avoiding Kuronoa 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuronoa breaks Krawlee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (8) Krawlee#T12#
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krawlee pulls Kuronoa in to control the position.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (10) Krawlee#SUB#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krawlee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krawlee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krawlee is aware though and is defending well.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuronoa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (10) Krawlee#T14#
Krawlee 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (12) Krawlee#SUB#
Kuronoa has his foot on Krawlee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krawlee works his way back into a safe position though.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krawlee controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 20 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent MacGowan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
MacGowan passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan stalling.
Sanchez is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Sanchez tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan stalling. #T5#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Sanchez wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T7#
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez stops MacGowan from passing to mount. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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A control attempt from Sanchez but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (0) Sanchez
MacGowan prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.#T11#
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan takes Sanchez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanchez is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.#T12#
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Sanchez is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T13#
Sanchez trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
MacGowan avoiding Sanchez 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
MacGowan controls the position.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
MacGowan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanchez is defending well but eventually MacGowan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanchez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Cubbedge or perhaps it was just good defense by Gatsby, which made it look bad.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a single leg into guard. Cubbedge didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Gatsby is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsby is just content to waste time from the top position. Cubbedge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatsby controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Gatsby postures up. #SUB#
Gatsby lying in Cubbedge 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cubbedge decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gatsby taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Bart Cubbedge , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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