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CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rhino enables Dravezesdi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rhino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Rhino
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Rhino 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.
Rhino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Rhino
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (4) vs (2) Rhino
Rhino 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rhino is defending well.
Rhino wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Rhino defends it.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Rhino is having none of it.
Dravezesdi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhino wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Rhino is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dravezesdi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (2) Rhino#SUB#
Dravezesdi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Rhino blocks the move with his legs.
Rhino struggling a bit here.#T3#
Rhino is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Rhino
Dravezesdi tries to control but Rhino wriggling away.
Rhino can't escape the position.
Rhino is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Rhino is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Rhino is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Rhino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhino tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhino wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi prevents Rhino from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi takes Rhino's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rhino is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Rhino
Rhino tries to escape the position.
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.#SUB#
Rhino defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rhino is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dravezesdi tries to keep control of the position but Rhino is staying busy.
Rhino turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Rhino
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Rhino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##SUB#
Rhino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
Rhino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (14) vs (4) Rhino
Rhino tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Rhino but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Dravezesdi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (4) Rhino
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rhino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhino wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment. #T9##SUB2#
Rhino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhino can't keep his opponent in guard - Dravezesdi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rhino actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhino manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhino is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Rhino keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhino wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Rhino is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Rhino to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rhino is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rhino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dravezesdi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Rhino is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rhino keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Rhino has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (4) Rhino
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rhino is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rhino tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Dravezesdi happy to just control the position for now.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Rhino is keeping him busy.
Rhino is trying to improve his position.
Rhino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dravezesdi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (8) Rhino
Dravezesdi turns into Rhino and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (22) vs (8) Rhino
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhino tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rhino wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhino tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (25) vs (8) Rhino
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
A very excited looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Segbo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Average has hold of one of Segbo's legs. Segbo is fighting the takedown attempt but Average gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Segbo
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segbo is keeping the position for now.
Segbo is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving.
Average controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segbo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Segbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Segbo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Average wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving.
Average is really struggling to control Segbo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Average controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Average got a little sloppy there for a moment and Segbo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Average has managed to get both his arms back between Segbo's legs - danger averted.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #T2#
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.#SUB2#
Segbo working for a triangle but Average defends it easily.
Segbo is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segbo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Average trying to mount his opponent but Segbo defends it.
Segbo is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Average moves into full mount! Segbo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Segbo
Average prevents Segbo from getting the reversal.#T4#
Average wants to take Segbo's back but he can't do it this time.
Average trying to control but Segbo is having none of it.
Average content just to control the position here.
Average wants to take Segbo's back but he can't do it this time.
Segbo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Average looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5##SUB#
Average has control of Segbo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Segbo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Segbo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average content just to control the position here.
Segbo tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Segbo is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action.
Segbo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Segbo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Average (8) vs (0) Segbo
Segbo just trying to survive but Average is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Average trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Segbo doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Segbo showing good submission defense here.
Segbo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Average'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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
Average controls the position.#T7#
Average avoiding Segbo 's attempts to control his hands.
Average trying to control momentarily.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
#SUB#
Average is looking for the choke from the back position but Segbo is controlling his hands well.
Segbo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Average.
Segbo wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Average gets his hands free as Segbo looks to control.
Average controlling from the back.#SUB#
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Average's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Average looking for the choke from the back.
Average biding his time, looking for the opening.
Segbo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Average off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Segbo trying to control the hands but Average won't let him.
Average trying to control momentarily.
Segbo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Average's guard. Nice work there by Segbo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (8) vs (2) Segbo
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Segbo is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average controlling Segbo's posture.
Segbo trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Segbo is aware though and is defending well.
Average keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
Average wants to control but Segbo passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Average wants to control but Segbo is keeping busy.
Average moves into full guard.
Average trying to control the position.
Segbo wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.#SUB#
Segbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Segbo has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average controls Segbo momentarily but Segbo frees himself. #T12#
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Average looking to control.
Average keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
Average working a defensive guard here.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average controls Segbo momentarily but Segbo frees himself.
Average 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.
Segbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Segbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average is adopting a defensive guard.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Segbo is proving a slippery customer.
Average keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
Segbo 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.
Average wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average trying to control the position.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Joe Average made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 15 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dominguez.
Nice sprawl there from Dominguez as Rodriquez shoots in.
Dominguez 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.#TD2#
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
Dominguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Dominguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.#T1#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rodriquez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dominguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dominguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dominguez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Dominguez in the domination position with Rodriquez hanging on.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (6) vs (4) Rodriquez#T2#
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Dominguez prevents Rodriquez from getting the reversal.
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.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez 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.#T4#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Rodriquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez prevents Rodriquez from getting the reversal.#T5#
Rodriquez is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
Dominguez is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (4) Rodriquez
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Rodriquez is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Rodriquez to control.
Dominguez looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away. #T8#
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez gets full guard.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (6) Rodriquez
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (9) Rodriquez#T11##SUB2#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominguez is trying to escape the position but Rodriquez is controlling the position.
Dominguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (9) vs (11) Rodriquez
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Dominguez regains half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it.
Rodriquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dominguez's thigh. Dominguez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Rodriquez advances to half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 11 to 9.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thayer gets tackled into the ropes by Sepulveda. Sepulveda maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Thayer pulls guard.
Sepulveda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Sepulveda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sepulveda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sepulveda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sepulveda 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. #SUB#
Sepulveda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sepulveda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sepulveda looking to sit in guard and control but Thayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Thayer wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving. #SUB#
Thayer is sitting in close to Sepulveda's body. Sepulveda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thayer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thayer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sepulveda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Sepulveda!
Our winner, Alejandro Sepulveda, 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marco Pallinaama!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Esteves shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Pallinaama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Pallinaama
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallinaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is pushing down on Pallinaama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallinaama is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Pallinaama is looking to improve his position.
Pallinaama is in trouble now - Esteves has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Pallinaama
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallinaama tries to hold on but Esteves pushes him away. #SUB#
Esteves wants to finish this one by submission but Pallinaama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Esteves. #SUB#
Esteves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pallinaama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pallinaama and Esteves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Esteves tries to move to mount but Pallinaama blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves trying to control the position but Pallinaama is working away.
Pallinaama is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Esteves stalls from top position.
Pallinaama is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Pallinaama is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Pallinaama is being controlled here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esteves is trying to get an arm triangle but Pallinaama is defending well.
Esteves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pallinaama! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (7) vs (0) Pallinaama
Pallinaama is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Esteves has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (10) vs (0) Pallinaama#SUB#
Esteves is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Esteves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pallinaama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB#
Esteves looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Esteves tightening his grip on Pallinaama, looking for the choke.
Esteves is not going to allow Pallinaama to sit and survive in this position.
Pallinaama staying busy and making it hard for Esteves to control. #SUB#
Pallinaama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Esteves. #T4#
Esteves gets his hands free as Pallinaama looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Esteves's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Esteves avoiding Pallinaama 's attempts to control his hands.
Pallinaama prevents Esteves from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Esteves sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pallinaama taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vartan Esteves!
After winning the bout, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Martez Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Randy Mardov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez 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.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Lopez jumps guard.
Lopez has control of Mardov's left arm, preventing Mardov from doing any damage.
Lopez trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lopez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #T1#
Mardov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mardov looking to pass the guard.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Mardov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.#T2#
Lopez pulls Mardov in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez controls Mardov momentarily but Mardov frees himself.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Mardov controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Mardov trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Mardov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mardov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Mardov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mardov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mardov stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.#T5#
Mardov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mardov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Mardov
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.#SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez slips nicely into half guard.
Lopez trying to mount his opponent but Mardov defends it.
Mardov tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg. #T6##SUB#
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mardov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mardov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mardov is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Mardov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Mardov is keeping the position.
Mardov pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Mardov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mardov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mardov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lopez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mardov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Mardov
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Mardov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Mardov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mardov is one step ahead there.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Mardov won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mardov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Mardov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Mardov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mardov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Lopez wants to control but Mardov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mardov wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mardov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mardov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lopez reverses the position - he's now on top in Mardov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (4) vs (2) Mardov#T12#
Mardov controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mardov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mardov keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mardov is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Mardov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mardov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Mardov keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Mardov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mardov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mardov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mardov looking to control.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mardov is keeping the position for now.
Mardov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mardov controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Mardov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Mardov keeps moving.
Mardov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Mardov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lopez takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Martez Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Santos pushes Bandito up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bandito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandito.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enamorado Bandito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandito was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Bandito has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (6) vs (0) Santos
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.#SUB#
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Santos can't escape the position.
Bandito tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Bandito controlling from mount.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Santos tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Santos is holding on tight.
Santos can't escape the position.
Santos wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito wants to take Santos's back here but Santos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Bandito tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (9) vs (0) Santos
Bandito trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (11) vs (0) Santos#T5#
Bandito moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Santos
Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bandito.
Bandito avoiding Santos 's attempts to control his hands.
Bandito slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Santos tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bandito is cranking Santos's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Santos! He's tightened the choke and Santos is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enamorado Bandito made sure he mentioned CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 32 wins and 25 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Retired Sparbot 3!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mata looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Sparbot 3
Sparbot 3 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mata'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.
Mata stands and throws Sparbot 3's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Sparbot 3
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Sparbot 3 wants to control but Mata 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.
Sparbot 3 is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparbot 3 keeps working.
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sparbot 3! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Sparbot 3
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Sparbot 3 is controlling an arm, preventing Mata from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mata wants to control the pace but Sparbot 3 is squirming around nicely.
Sparbot 3 controls the position.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Mata looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mata fails to move to back control.
Sparbot 3 has given up his back here. Will Mata look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (10) vs (0) Sparbot 3#SUB#
Sparbot 3 showing good submission defense here.
Mata trying to control.#T4#
Mata has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Sparbot 3 preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata. #SUB#
Mata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Sparbot 3 wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free.
Sparbot 3 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Mata is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sparbot 3 has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mata has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sparbot 3 taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mata doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
An out of breath Dado Mata 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Halli
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Halli
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Halli wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy. #T1#
Morrison wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard but Halli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (8) Halli
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison's coaches at Mello MMA 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.
Halli avoids the attempt from Morrison to control.#T2#
Halli wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Morrison wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
Halli is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Morrison is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (0) vs (11) Halli#SUB2#
Halli looking for the RNC.
Morrison can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Morrison is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Morrison is in a bad position with Halli working for a choke. Morrison manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (11) Halli
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Halli looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morrison has picked Halli up and slammed him! Halli can't keep hold of the triangle and Morrison manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (11) Halli#T5##SUB#
Morrison goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Halli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morrison but great work by Halli. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (5) vs (15) Halli
Morrison looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (5) vs (17) Halli
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halli tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
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.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Morrison is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (5) vs (20) Halli
Morrison can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morrison preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halli.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Morrison is not content to let Halli control the position.
Morrison trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (23) Halli
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Halli trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Morrison wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Halli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Morrison regains half guard.#T9#
Halli is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli slips nicely into half guard.
Halli passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (26) Halli
Morrison wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (5) vs (29) Halli
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Morrison fending off the submission attempt from Halli. #SUB2#
Halli looking for the choke from the back. #T11##SUB2#
Halli seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Morrison's chin but Morrison turns very nicely into Halli's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Morrison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (7) vs (29) Halli
Morrison stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (10) vs (29) Halli
Halli stops Morrison from passing to mount. #T12#
Halli is looking for a sweep.
Halli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Morrison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halli's legs. #SUB#
Morrison tries for a kimura but Halli is defending well. #T13#
Halli tries to control but Morrison manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (13) vs (29) Halli
Halli turns into Morrison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (13) vs (31) Halli
Morrison pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #SUB#
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 31 to 13.
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Ottke is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ottke 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.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arias defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Arias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Ottke trying to control but Arias postures up.
Ottke is in trouble now - Arias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Ottke#T4#
Arias wants to take Ottke's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Arias working for a guillotine from mount but Ottke is in no mood to give up.
Ottke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke is not content to let Arias control the position.#T5#
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (5) vs (6) Ottke
Arias trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (6) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias postures up.
#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a triangle here but Arias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (6) Ottke#T7#
Arias tries to advance to mount but Ottke denies him.
Ottke tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias controlling the position.
Arias tries to move to mount but Ottke blocks the move with his legs.
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
Ottke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (8) Ottke
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke. #SUB2#
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke. #SUB2#
Arias is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
#T10##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #T11##SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (8) Ottke
Arias won't allow Ottke to sweep him here. #T12##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Arias pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T13#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ottke has an active guard here but Arias has managed to pass into half guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (15) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke tries to improve his position but instead Arias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (18) vs (8) Ottke
Arias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arias's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath George Arias 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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