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CACC 213 PBP Commentary |
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andreev napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Andreev
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Andreev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sulvar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andreev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sulvar's guard! Nice work there by Andreev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Sulvar has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andreev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Andreev not doing much here.
#T2#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andreev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (8) vs (2) Andreev#T4#
Andreev tries to escape the position.
Andreev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar not allowing Andreev to control his hands. #SUB#
Sulvar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Andreev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Sulvar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andreev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andreev wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free.
Andreev breaks Sulvar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (8) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sulvar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sulvar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (10) vs (4) Andreev
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T5#
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar passes easily into half guard.
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Andreev is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
#SUB#
Sulvar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Andreev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Sulvar postures up.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T7#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Andreev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sulvar doesn't defend quickly enough and Andreev has managed to lock this one up! Can Sulvar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Andreev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saric clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Menezes pulls Saric into guard.
My spies in Fairtex MMA inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard.
Saric trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menezes trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Menezes has his foot on Saric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saric works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saric defends well.#SUB#
Saric sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Menezes doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Saric paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Menezes - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Gabriel Arones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Arones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Priest is defending well.#TD#
Arones has Priest pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Priest tumbling to the mat - Arones dives into Priest's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arones (2) vs (0) Priest
Arones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest keeping full guard, as Arones tries to pass.
Priest seems keen to control Arones's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arones stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arones! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (0) Priest
Priest is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Arones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Priest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arones happy to just control the position for now.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Arones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Arones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arones stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest trying to control the position here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (5) vs (2) Priest
Arones is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Arones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (5) Priest
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Arones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arones trying to remain calm as Priest controls from the top position.
Arones is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Arones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arones tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arones! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (8) Priest
Priest controlling from mount.
Priest trying to control but Arones is having none of it.
Arones is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Arones tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arones is looking to escape.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Arones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Arones defends it.
Arones works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Priest trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest pushes down on Arones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest is pressing down on Arones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arones is holding on for now. #T7#
Priest prevents Arones from improving his position.#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Arones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arones works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Priest trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Arones wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Arones being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Priest might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Arones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Arones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Arones wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arones is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold.
Arones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arones (9) vs (8) Priest#SUB#
Arones is persistently looking for the submission but Priest is defending it well.
Priest is trying to break free.
#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Priest wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Arones is persistently looking for the submission but Priest is defending it well.
#SUB#
Priest defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Priest wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Arones is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Arones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (9) vs (10) Priest
Priest trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Priest 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.
Arones 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: Arones (11) vs (10) Priest
Arones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arones slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Arones wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Priest is just riding it out for now. Arones eventually gives up the hold.
Priest wants to control but Arones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arones is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arones trying to move into half guard but instead Priest has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (11) vs (12) Priest
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (13) vs (12) Priest
Arones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Priest working for submissions but it's allowed Arones to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Arones trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arones wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arones takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Arones waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 12 wins and 9 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tetsuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diesel.
Tetsuo tries to counter by clinching up but Diesel breaks away and moves out of range.
Tetsuo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diesel.
Diesel has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tetsuo moves into the clinch.
Tetsuo 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.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.
Diesel is trying to drag Tetsuo to the mat but Tetsuo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diesel wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tetsuo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tetsuo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diesel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Tetsuo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tetsuo (4) vs (0) Diesel#T1#
Diesel looking for a sweep but Tetsuo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (6) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Tetsuo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tetsuo prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Diesel manages to regain half 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.#T2#
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
Tetsuo stalling.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Tetsuo slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.#T4#
Diesel keeping hold of Tetsuo's head, controlling as best he can.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Tetsuo controlling the action here. #T5#
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diesel is trying is best to control the position here.
Tetsuo is taking a breather. Diesel 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.
Tetsuo continues to stall.#T6#
Diesel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Tetsuo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Diesel is not content to let Tetsuo control the position.
Tetsuo content to control rather than advance.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Tetsuo not doing much here.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Diesel is still trying to improve position.
Diesel is holding on to half guard well.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tetsuo seems content to control.#T11#
Diesel tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Diesel keeping control of the position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Tetsuo content to control rather than advance.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
Tetsuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Jurgen Tetsuo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schultz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Schultz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Schultz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Schultz stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schultz pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg. #T4#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.#T5#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is continuing to stall.#T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
The adventures of Schultz the control monster continue. Boring.#T8#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Schultz controlling the action here. #T9##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz postures up.
#T12#
Schultz passes into half guard.
Schultz prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets full guard.#T13#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz 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.
Gracie pulls Schultz in close to his closed guard and prevents Schultz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Schultz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Schultz#T14#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie wants to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 5 to 2.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Cold
Declan taking a breather here.
Declan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cold for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan has knee on belly momentarily but Cold bucks him off and regains half guard.
Declan is taking a breather. Cold 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.#T1#
Declan trying to pass the guard but Cold defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Declan 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.
Cold felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan continues to stall.
Declan is looking to pass Cold's guard but actually Cold recovers to full guard.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cold's guard. #SUB#
Declan looking for a submission but Cold manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cold managing to control the position.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.#T3#
Cold controlling Declan's posture.
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Declan wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cold is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Cold looking to control.
#T5#
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cold is keeping the position for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
More hug and hope from Declan.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7##SUB#
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but Cold is defending well.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cold won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Cold manages to get to full guard.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cold is trying to keep Declan in close.
#T9#
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Cold seems keen to control Declan's posture.#T10#
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cold wants to control the position but Declan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Declan is trying to control. Cold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan is pressing down on Cold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cold is holding on for now.
Declan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cold! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (0) Cold
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cold manages to regain half guard. #T12#
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Cold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Declan is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Declan.#T13#
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (0) Cold
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cold is looking to escape. #T14#
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Aedan Declan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Steven Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it'. |
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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 25 wins and 10 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bangsit is looking to clinch.
Average shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bangsit counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to Average's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Average goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bangsit prevents it.
Average has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangsit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bangsit pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Bangsit tries to keep at a distance but Average has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bangsit tries to pull guard but Average won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Average after a bit of a struggle.
Average tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Bangsit is trying to trip Average. He has hold of a leg but Average is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bangsit persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Bangsit#SUB#
Average has his foot on Bangsit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bangsit works his way back into a safe position though.
Bangsit advances to half guard.
Average works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bangsit is aware though and is defending well.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bangsit not doing much here.
Average wants to improve his position but Bangsit is controlling well.
Bangsit trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom. #T2#
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Bangsit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Average is looking for a sweep. Bangsit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bangsit wants to control but Average is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Average doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit.
My spies in Cloud9 inform me that Bangsit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Bangsit is working for a kimura but Average is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bangsit prevents Average from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Average is looking for a sweep. Bangsit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bangsit is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Average manages to get to full guard.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Bangsit defends it easily.
Bangsit being controlled here momentarily.
Average keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass. #T5#
Bangsit passes Average's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Average is defending well.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Average trying to control here.
Average wants to improve his position but Bangsit is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Bangsit 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.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bangsit is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Bangsit
Average wants to control but Bangsit is having none of it.#T7#
Average is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bangsit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Average regains half guard.
Bangsit moves into full mount! Average won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (8) Bangsit
Average tries to hold on but Bangsit pushes him away.
Average can't escape the position.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Bangsit's attempts to control the action.
Bangsit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Average haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Bangsit controlling from the full mount.
Average tries to reverse the position but Bangsit maintains control.
Bangsit is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bangsit forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Average (0) vs (11) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Average is defending well though. Bangsit let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Bangsit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Bangsit working for a choke but Average is defending well. #SUB2#
Bangsit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Average turns into Bangsit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (11) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Average doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Average manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bangsit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving. #T10#
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bangsit working for a triangle but Average defends it easily.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bangsit is controlling Average's posture.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bangsit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Average's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Average wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Average defends easily.
#T13#
Average wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
Average is pushing down on Bangsit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bangsit is fighting to maintain full guard but Average has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bangsit trying to control here.
Bangsit won't allow Average to pass to mount.
Average slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Average trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Well, if Average 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.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (11) Bangsit
And that's the end of the fight!
Bangsit wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wangler forces Toussaint back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Toussaint is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wangler can't fight it off and eventually Toussaint manages to take the fight to the floor. Wangler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Toussaint
Wangler controls Toussaint momentarily but Toussaint frees himself.
Toussaint pushing down on Wangler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toussaint keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler's coaches at Fenrir 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.
Toussaint moves into full mount! Wangler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (0) vs (5) Toussaint
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Toussaint swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wangler is now in Toussaint's guard. A big mistake from Toussaint there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (5) Toussaint
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toussaint is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Toussaint wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toussaint trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
#T2#
Wangler trying to control the pace.
Wangler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toussaint for as long as he can get away with.
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Toussaint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Wangler is controlling the pace.
Wangler'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.
Toussaint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toussaint.
Wangler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toussaint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Toussaint's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Wangler stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position.
Toussaint is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#T5#
Toussaint has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (5) Toussaint
Wangler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Toussaint! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toussaint tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.#T6#
Toussaint is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (10) vs (5) Toussaint
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
Wangler trying to control momentarily.
Wangler is hanging on to Toussaint's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Wangler controlling from the back.
Toussaint rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wangler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Toussaint is looking to get to half guard.
Toussaint slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wangler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (19) vs (5) Toussaint#T9#
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wangler is hanging on to Toussaint's back as he tries to escape.
Toussaint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toussaint doesn't escape.
Toussaint tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toussaint wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
Wangler is trying to stick to Toussaint's back but Toussaint is turning into Wangler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wangler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Toussaint. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (7) Toussaint#T10#
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Toussaint keeps trying to improve his position.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (21) vs (7) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Further stalling from Wangler.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Toussaint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Wangler passes into half guard.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard.
Wangler moves into full mount! Toussaint won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (24) vs (7) Toussaint#T13#
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toussaint to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (27) vs (7) Toussaint
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wangler has the hooks in. Toussaint is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Toussaint tries to break free.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Toussaint trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler 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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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan rushes Corson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Corson drags the fight down to the ground.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Corson is keeping the position.
Azaryan won't allow Corson to sweep him here.
Corson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corson is controlling Azaryan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan is pushing down on Corson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corson is fighting to maintain full guard but Azaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azaryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Corson gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Corson wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corson trying to control the position.
Azaryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Corson.
Corson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Azaryan controlling from the top position.
Corson trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Corson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Corson looking for a guillotine here but Azaryan defends easily.
Corson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corson managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Corson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Corson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Corson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azaryan controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Corson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Corson wants to control but Azaryan passes easily into half guard.
Corson won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount.
Corson is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corson tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Azaryan is keen to just control but Corson is a slippery customer.#T6#
Corson is doing well to control the position and prevent Azaryan from advancing to side control.
Corson tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Azaryan is controlling the pace.
Corson trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
#T7#
Azaryan prevents Corson from improving his position.
Azaryan trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Corson is defending the position.
Well, if Azaryan 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.
Corson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Corson is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB#
Corson is defending against the submission attempts here by Azaryan.
Azaryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Corson is working away. #T10#
Azaryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Corson is defending well.
Azaryan uses his free foot to push down on Corson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Corson. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (3) vs (0) Corson
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Corson tries to lock up and control but Azaryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Azaryan is looking to work his way around to Corson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Corson working to try and regain half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Azaryan wants to finish this one by submission but Corson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Azaryan.
Azaryan trying to control but Corson is having none of it.
Azaryan avoids the attempt from Corson to control.#T13#
Azaryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corson is looking to escape.
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Azaryan tries to control but Corson wriggling away.
Corson tries to hold on but Azaryan postures up.
Corson is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Murhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Murhapuro decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tower passes into half guard.
Murhapuro is refusing to be controlled, as Tower sits in half guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Tower is thwarting Murhapuro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Murhapuro won't allow Tower to pass to mount. #SUB#
Murhapuro with the active half guard here but Tower passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (3) Tower
Murhapuro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tower's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhapuro defends it well. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tower works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (6) Tower
Murhapuro is trying to escape the mount.
Murhapuro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Tower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murhapuro! Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (9) Tower
Tower tries to control but Murhapuro wriggling away.
Murhapuro is trying to escape the mount.
Tower looking to control but Murhapuro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tower mounts Murhapuro! Really nice guard pass there!
Murhapuro is squirming around, avoiding Tower's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Murhapuro wants to hold on but Tower pushes him away.
Murhapuro has given up his back here. Will Tower look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Murhapuro (0) vs (12) Tower#SUB2#
Tower is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murhapuro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Tower has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Murhapuro tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
Murhapuro tries to roll but Tower sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Tower has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Murhapuro tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Tower is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Murhapuro taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tower.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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