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CACC 214 PBP Commentary |
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Krawlee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyashita has Krawlee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krawlee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyashita is working for takedown but Krawlee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyashita tries to pull guard but Krawlee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kreepee Krawlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moto Miyashita.
Krawlee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miyashita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krawlee pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Krawlee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Miyashita! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Krawlee (4) vs (0) Miyashita
Miyashita is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyashita keeps working.
Miyashita can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miyashita! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (6) vs (0) Miyashita#SUB#
Krawlee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miyashita is trying desperately to improve position.
Krawlee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miyashita to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Krawlee (9) vs (0) Miyashita
Krawlee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Miyashita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Krawlee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Krawlee 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, Miyashita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Miyashita trying to control the hands but Krawlee won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyashita is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Krawlee wants to control but Miyashita is keeping busy.
Miyashita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Krawlee avoids the attempt from Miyashita to control.
Miyashita might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krawlee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miyashita is desperately trying to improve his position but Krawlee has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyashita keeps trying to improve his position.
Krawlee tries to control but Miyashita wriggling away. #T4#
Krawlee avoids the attempt from Miyashita to control.#SUB#
Krawlee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miyashita is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miyashita and Krawlee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Miyashita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyashita is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control. #T5##SUB#
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Miyashita is defending well. #SUB#
Krawlee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miyashita regains half guard.#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyashita regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miyashita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krawlee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Miyashita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee is really struggling to control Miyashita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyashita trying to keep a closed guard but Krawlee is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyashita is retaining full guard.
Miyashita working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Miyashita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krawlee is aware though and is defending well.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Miyashita is keeping the position.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Miyashita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krawlee uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (12) vs (0) Miyashita#T8#
Krawlee controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Miyashita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Krawlee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krawlee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Miyashita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krawlee's best efforts.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Miyashita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but Miyashita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krawlee to get the leverage. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura here.
#T10##SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krawlee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyashita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krawlee controlling the action here. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyashita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krawlee. #T11##SUB#
Krawlee is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Krawlee looking for a submission but Miyashita manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T12##SUB2#
Miyashita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving.
Miyashita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyashita can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13##SUB2#
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.
Krawlee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyashita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg. #T14##SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but Miyashita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krawlee to get the leverage.
Krawlee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyashita regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Miyashita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Krawlee has his hands clasped together but Miyashita extends and breaks Krawlee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miyashita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moto Miyashita! |
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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 2 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ward tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Ward
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Ward is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diaz is staying active.
Diaz prevents Ward from improving his position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Ward is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Ward#SUB2#
Ward 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, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ward trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ward wants to control but Diaz manages to buck him off and is now in Ward's guard! Nice work there by Diaz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (4) Ward#T3#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (4) Ward
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (4) Ward#T4#
Diaz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (13) vs (4) Ward
Ward is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Ward is controlling his hands well.
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ward breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (6) Ward#T5#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (9) Ward
Ward works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (13) vs (11) Ward
Ward is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diaz regains half guard.
Well, if Ward 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.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Ward trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Diaz tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (14) Ward#SUB2#
Ward has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Diaz tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (15) vs (14) Ward
Ward keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (18) vs (14) Ward
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (21) vs (14) Ward
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz mounts Ward! Really nice guard pass there! #T12##SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ward turns into him and now he's in Diaz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (21) vs (16) Ward
Ward won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Ward pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (21) vs (19) Ward
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward wants to take Diaz's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Diaz can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ward jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diaz prevents Ward from moving into mount. #T14#
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (23) vs (19) Ward
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Diaz prevents Ward from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 23 to 19.
JoJo Diaz very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Buddy Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
OMalley tries to counter by clinching up but Barnett breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Barnett. No joy for OMalley on that attempt. #CL#
OMalley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
OMalley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett pulls OMalley in close to prevent any damage.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but OMalley is one step ahead there.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Barnett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
OMalley trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett controlling the position.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
OMalley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
OMalley wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Barnett has his hands on OMalley's head, controlling the position.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
OMalley trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but OMalley is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett has his hands on OMalley's head, controlling the position.
OMalley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnett has OMalley pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
OMalley wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (2) Barnett
OMalley is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
OMalley 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.
OMalley looking to control.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
OMalley has his hands on Barnett's head, controlling the position.
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Barnett wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Barnett is pushing down on OMalley's leg trying to pass to half guard. OMalley is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
OMalley is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OMalley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (2) Barnett
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
OMalley drops back looking for a leg! Barnett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnett manages to kick OMalley off! OMalley jumps back into Barnett's guard.
Barnett has control of OMalley's left arm, preventing OMalley from doing any damage.
OMalley looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Barnett pulls OMalley in close to prevent any damage.
OMalley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett wants to sweep here but OMalley controlling him for the moment.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnett holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett 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: OMalley (4) vs (4) Barnett
OMalley is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
OMalley wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
#T9#
OMalley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is trying to control. OMalley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OMalley controlling the position well.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett 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.
OMalley wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
#T10#
OMalley tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett trying to control the action but OMalley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OMalley is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett is trying to control. OMalley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OMalley wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
OMalley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but OMalley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OMalley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OMalley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T11##SUB2#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
OMalley trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but OMalley is defending the position.
OMalley is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnett 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.
#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
OMalley regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
OMalley trying to control the position.
#SUB#
OMalley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
OMalley pulls Barnett in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnett from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett is pushing down on OMalley's leg trying to pass to half guard. OMalley is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
OMalley tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
OMalley is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OMalley avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OMalley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnett is working away from the top position though.#T14##SUB2#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but OMalley defends the submission attempt.
OMalley tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
OMalley is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OMalley defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OMalley tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
OMalley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnett wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Buddy Barnett 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernesto Llosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Llosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Llosa has Savkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Llosa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Savkov tumbling to the mat - Llosa dives into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Llosa (2) vs (0) Savkov
Llosa trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Llosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Llosa looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llosa (2) vs (2) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Savkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Llosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savkov has managed to get both his arms back between Llosa's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llosa is keeping the position for now.
Llosa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Llosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Llosa has an active guard here but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Llosa is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Llosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Llosa is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Llosa has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Llosa trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Savkov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Llosa (2) vs (5) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Llosa turns into him and now he's in Savkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llosa (4) vs (5) Savkov#T4#
Llosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llosa is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Llosa preventing the sweep.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T5#
Llosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Llosa'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.#T6##SUB2#
Savkov looking for a triangle here. Llosa is fighting it but it looks tight! Savkov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Llosa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Savkov! |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Barnkvist lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio 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: Barnkvist (2) vs (2) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (5) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist prevents Silverio from moving into mount.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnkvist gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (2) vs (7) Silverio#T2#
Barnkvist is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (2) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Barnkvist manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist is stalling in the full guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnkvist stacks Silverio 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 Barnkvist! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Barnkvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio 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.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnkvist works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnkvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silverio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnkvist doesn't defend quickly enough and Silverio has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnkvist escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silverio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Silverio!
A less than humble Carlos Silverio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit looks for a takedown but Ottke sprawls well.
Ottke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Jhit manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Al Jhit dives in and scores a takedown into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit 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.
Let's hope that Al Jhit 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.
Ottke controlling Al Jhit's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Al Jhit has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Al Jhit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Ottke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Ottke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ottke wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Ottke pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Al Jhit passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ottke trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Ottke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ottke tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Ottke is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Jhit from advancing to side control.#T7#
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Ottke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Al Jhit#T8#
Ottke passes into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ottke trying to move into half guard but instead Al Jhit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11##SUB#
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T12#
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Ottke controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
Ottke trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ohanian clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ohanian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ohanian (2) vs (0) Sailcirc
Sailcirc managing to control the position.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Ohanian tries to pass.
Sailcirc 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.
Ohanian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Ohanian postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ohanian looking to pass the guard.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc trying to control the position here. #T1#
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Sailcirc pulls Ohanian in close to prevent any damage.
Ohanian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sailcirc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ohanian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (2) vs (2) Sailcirc
Sailcirc trying to control but Ohanian is working from the bottom.
Ohanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Ohanian pulls Sailcirc in close to his closed guard and prevents Sailcirc from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Sailcirc trying to control but Ohanian is working from the bottom.
Ohanian keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Ohanian pulls Sailcirc in to control the position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Ohanian keeps moving.
Sailcirc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep. #T3#
Sailcirc passes into half guard.
Sailcirc is looking to pass Ohanian's guard but actually Ohanian recovers to full guard.
Ohanian wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohanian is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohanian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc advances to half guard.
Sailcirc passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (2) vs (5) Sailcirc
Sailcirc tries to control but Ohanian wriggling away.
Sailcirc fails to take his opponent's back.
Ohanian is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Sailcirc controlling from mount.
Ohanian is trying to escape the mount but Sailcirc keeps good control and instead manages to take Ohanian's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (2) vs (8) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is trying to stick to Ohanian's back but Ohanian is turning into Sailcirc. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sailcirc's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ohanian. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (4) vs (8) Sailcirc
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Ohanian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Ohanian tries to pass. #T6##SUB2#
Sailcirc looking for a guillotine here but Ohanian defends easily.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Ohanian is proving a slippery customer.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohanian is one step ahead there. #T7#
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohanian is one step ahead there.
Ohanian passes into half guard.
Ohanian trying to control from half guard but Sailcirc is working away.
Sailcirc tries to roll over but Ohanian keeps him under control.
Sailcirc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ohanian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sailcirc! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (7) vs (8) Sailcirc
Ohanian wants to take his opponent's back but Sailcirc doesn't allow it. #T8#
Sailcirc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sailcirc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ohanian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sailcirc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sailcirc shrugs it off.
Sailcirc can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Sailcirc defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ohanian.
Sailcirc bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (7) vs (10) Sailcirc
Sailcirc won't allow Ohanian to sweep him here.
Sailcirc advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (7) vs (13) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohanian keeps working. #T9#
Ohanian is looking for a sweep.
Ohanian trying to remain calm as Sailcirc controls from the top position.
Ohanian is not content to let Sailcirc control the position.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep.
Ohanian is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Sailcirc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ohanian tries to buck Sailcirc off but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Ohanian sneaks back into half guard.
Ohanian is not content to let Sailcirc control the position.
Sailcirc slows the pace down in half guard.
Sailcirc has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (7) vs (16) Sailcirc#T11#
Ohanian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc content just to control the position here.
Ohanian is squirming around, avoiding Sailcirc's attempts to control the action.
Sailcirc controlling the position easily from mount.
Ohanian wants to hold on but Sailcirc pushes him away.
Sailcirc trying to control but Ohanian is having none of it.
Ohanian tries to hold on but Sailcirc postures up.#T12#
Ohanian stops Sailcirc from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sailcirc controlling the pace for now.
Sailcirc looking to control but Ohanian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailcirc looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohanian working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Sailcirc mounts Ohanian! Really nice guard pass there!
Sailcirc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohanian is looking to escape.
Sailcirc with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ohanian is trying desperately to improve position.
Sailcirc controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Ohanian working to try and regain half guard.
Sailcirc is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sailcirc looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sailcirc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohanian is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Sailcirc goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ohanian turns into him and now he's in Sailcirc's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (9) vs (16) Sailcirc
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sailcirc wins on points by 16 to 9.
Torcadall Sailcirc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Read moves into range and clinches up with Stenberg.#TD2#
Stenberg is trying to trip Read. He has hold of a leg but Read is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stenberg persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Read trying to control the position.
#T1#
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Read defends it well.
Read trying to hold on to Stenberg's head to control him but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
Read seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Read tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bop HQ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Read keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stenberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Read manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stenberg has Read in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Read has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (2) Stenberg#T4#
Stenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stenberg manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Read trying to control from half guard but Stenberg is working away. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Read wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Read haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Read postures up.
Read is trying to control. Stenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Read is fighting to break Stenberg's control of his arms but Stenberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Read postures up.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenberg pulls Read in close to prevent any damage.
Read won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Read is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Read has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (8) vs (2) Stenberg#T8#
Read slows the pace down.
Stenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working. #SUB#
Read tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stenberg is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
Read passes into side control, despite Stenberg's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (11) vs (2) Stenberg#T10#
Stenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (11) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Read is working away.
Stenberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Read reverses the position - he's now on top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (13) vs (4) Stenberg
Read sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Read passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (16) vs (4) Stenberg#T11#
Read controlling from side mount.
Stenberg is trying to work for a sweep but Read has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (18) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Read gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Read tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Read sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Read controlling the pace for now.
Read avoids the attempt from Stenberg to control.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Read in particular looking to stall.
Read is thwarting Stenberg's attempts to control the position.
Stenberg wants to sweep but Read has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (21) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.#T14#
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Stenberg looking for a sweep but Read has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (23) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to reverse the position but instead Read has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Read (26) vs (4) Stenberg
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read keeps control of the position as Stenberg tries to break free.
Read 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Marc Read thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 4 wins and 3 losses; Tatu Kurri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dravezesdi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Kurri moves into range and clinches up with Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Kurri up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurri manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurri (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Kurri keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Kurri pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri content to stall in guard here.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Kurri passes easily into half guard.
Dravezesdi 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.
Kurri is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Kurri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Kurri is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control but Kurri is keeping him busy.
Kurri tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
Kurri is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is staying tight to Kurri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kurri tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kurri wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dravezesdi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kurri's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kurri is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tatu Kurri stepped up to the mic, saying 'ggwp'. |
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