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CWC 219 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Malverde gets a clinch. #TD2#
Malverde jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Malverde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malverde is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malverde wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malverde is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malverde keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass. #T2#
Malverde trying to control the position here.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Malverde pulls Aoki in to control the position.
Malverde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malverde is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Well, if Aoki 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.
#T4#
Malverde trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Malverde wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malverde for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Aoki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Malverde reverses the position - he's now on top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Malverde
Malverde's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Aoki 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.
Malverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T8#
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Malverde controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Malverde trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Malverde in close to prevent any damage.
Malverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Malverde showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki has his hands on Malverde's head, controlling the position.
Aoki continues to stall.#T11#
Malverde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Malverde#SUB2#
Malverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki passes Malverde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Malverde wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Malverde works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki is fighting to break Malverde's control of his arms but Malverde is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malverde wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Malverde can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malverde trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Malverde gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Malverde wins on points by 3 to 2.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Louis C K! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ares Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
C K shoots in and bounces Galvao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: C K (2) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao seems keen to control C K's posture.
C K 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now. #T1#
C K controlling from the top position.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but C K is one step ahead there.
Galvao managing to control the position. #T2#
C K not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
C K stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: C K (5) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but C K wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Galvao struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as C K stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
C K keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galvao 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.
C K looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
C K is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C K perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
C K'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.
C K seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galvao for as long as he can get away with.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
C K controlling the action here. #T7#
Further stalling from C K.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but C K has control of the leg.
C K works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: C K (8) vs (0) Galvao#T8#
C K takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao is looking to improve his position but C K isn't that keen on the idea.
C K wants to take Galvao's back here but Galvao is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
C K controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao prevents C K from taking his back.
C K tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao manages to control the position for a moment.
C K moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: C K (11) vs (0) Galvao
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.#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. C K controlling the positon.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because C K is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
C K continues to stall.
C K seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T13#
C K has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
C K takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
After the fight, Louis C K was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kronos Doomsday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Doomsday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doomsday (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro prevents Doomsday from improving his position.
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Turturro not doing much here.
#T1#
Turturro is pressing down on Doomsday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doomsday is holding on for now.
Turturro is trying to control. Doomsday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doomsday tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Turturro has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (0) vs (5) Turturro
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday'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.#T2#
Turturro controlling his opponent. #T3#
Doomsday tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doomsday is looking to get to half guard.
Turturro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Doomsday to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Doomsday (0) vs (8) Turturro
Turturro biding his time, controlling Doomsday.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Doomsday tries to break free.
#T4#
Turturro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Turturro controlling well, preventing Doomsday from escaping the position.
Doomsday is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Turturro.
Will Turturro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Turturro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Doomsday.
Turturro wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Doomsday right now.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Turturro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Doomsday has hold of Turturro's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T6#
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Doomsday wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free. #T7#
Turturro has the hooks in. Doomsday is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Turturro 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.
Turturro is hanging on to Doomsday's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro keeps control of the position easily here as Doomsday tries to buck him off.
Doomsday staying busy and making it hard for Turturro to control. #T8#
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doomsday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Doomsday doesn't escape.
Turturro avoiding Doomsday 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Turturro 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.
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Doomsday is staying busy.
Doomsday trying to control the hands but Turturro breaks the grip.
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Doomsday is staying busy.#T10#
What can Doomsday do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Turturro avoiding Doomsday 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Doomsday tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Turturro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Turturro is hanging on to Doomsday's back as he tries to escape.
What can Doomsday do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Turturro not allowing Doomsday to control his hands.
Doomsday tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Doomsday staying busy and making it hard for Turturro to control.
Turturro gets his hands free as Doomsday looks to control.
Turturro controls the action.
Doomsday can't escape the position.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday trying to control the position but Turturro manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 8 to 0.
Guido Turturro took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Declan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Declan
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Declan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Declan
Declan is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Declan controlling the position for now.
Gracie is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Declan tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan wants to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Declan
Declan 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.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Declan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Declan is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Declan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Declan turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Declan
Declan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Declan forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is trying to control but Declan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Declan
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Declan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Declan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
#T5#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Declan from advancing to side control.
Declan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (10) Declan
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Declan looking to take Gracie's back but Gracie rolls and after a scramble, Gracie ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Gracie to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (10) Declan
Declan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (12) Declan
Gracie is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Declan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Declan to get to half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Declan is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (15) Declan
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Declan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (15) Declan
Gracie has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is trying to stick to Declan's back but Declan is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Declan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (17) Declan
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Gracie has Declan pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Declan postures up.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T10##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Let's hope that Declan 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.
Declan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (20) Declan
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Declan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.#T13#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Declan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Declan works his way back into a safe position though.
Declan is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan 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.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Declan trying to control the pace.
It looks like Declan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 20 to 11.
Aedan Declan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Timmermans instigates a clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Timmermans manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Timmermans is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Timmermans's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Timmermans (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Timmermans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmermans (2) vs (2) Jones#SUB2#
Timmermans content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jones has locked up a guillotine! Jones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Timmermans is holding on here and Jones must be using up a lot of energy. Timmermans has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamaica Jones!
A very excited looking Jamaica Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Murhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm tries to score a body lock takedown but Murhapuro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Warholm decides to pull guard.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhapuro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murhapuro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (3) vs (0) Warholm#SUB#
Murhapuro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warholm is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Warholm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Warholm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Warholm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhapuro advances to half guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
#SUB#
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but Warholm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murhapuro to get the leverage. #T2#
Murhapuro prevents Warholm from improving his position.#SUB#
Murhapuro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warholm is just riding it out for now. Murhapuro eventually gives up the hold.
Warholm wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Murhapuro 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.
Warholm is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Warholm defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Murhapuro seems to be looking for submissions.
Warholm trying to hold on to Murhapuro's head to control him but Murhapuro postures up.
#SUB#
Murhapuro is working for a kimura here but Warholm manages to reverse the position and he's now in Murhapuro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (3) vs (2) Warholm
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking for a triangle but Warholm pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warholm passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (3) vs (5) Warholm
Murhapuro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warholm tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Warholm wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy.
Murhapuro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Warholm off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (5) Warholm
Warholm trying to control the position but Murhapuro manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Warholm defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Murhapuro doesn't have the hooks in and Warholm manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (7) Warholm#T5##SUB#
Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm forces his way into half guard.
Warholm is trying to control. Murhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Warholm is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm wants to free his trapped foot but Murhapuro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm looking to sit in guard and control but Murhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (9) vs (7) Warholm
Warholm is trying to keep Murhapuro in close.
Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Murhapuro from controlling successfully.
Murhapuro is looking to advance position but Warholm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murhapuro (9) vs (11) Warholm
Murhapuro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhapuro regains half guard.#T8#
Warholm tries to pass to full mount but Murhapuro defends it.
Warholm wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warholm pulls his head out easily.
Warholm trying to control the pace.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhapuro trying to hold on to Warholm's head to control him but Warholm postures up.
#T9#
Warholm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warholm pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is defending against the submission attempts here by Warholm.
Warholm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro trying to control here.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Warholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warholm is working away from the top position though.
Murhapuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Murhapuro is looking for a triangle but Warholm pushes his legs off easily.
Warholm pushes down on Murhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Warholm passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (9) vs (14) Warholm#T11#
Murhapuro is trying to work for a sweep but Warholm has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murhapuro (9) vs (16) Warholm
Murhapuro tries to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Murhapuro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warholm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Warholm controlling the position easily from mount.
Murhapuro can't escape the position.
Murhapuro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Murhapuro (9) vs (19) Warholm#T12#
Warholm has the hooks in. Murhapuro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Murhapuro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Warholm 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, Murhapuro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Warholm has the hooks in. Murhapuro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Warholm looking to break Murhapuro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murhapuro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warholm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Warholm trying to control.
I really don't envy Murhapuro right now.
Murhapuro is working hard here to advance position.#T13##SUB2#
Warholm is persistently looking for the submission but Murhapuro is defending it well.
Warholm struggling to keep hold of the position.
Warholm keeps control of the position as Murhapuro tries to break free.
Murhapuro turns into Warholm and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (11) vs (19) Warholm
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm is trying to keep Murhapuro in close.
Murhapuro trying to move into half guard but instead Warholm has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (11) vs (21) Warholm#T14##SUB#
Murhapuro working for a triangle but Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Murhapuro keeps moving.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard but Warholm has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (11) vs (24) Warholm
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhapuro being controlled for a moment.
Murhapuro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 24 to 11.
Terje Warholm made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Guido Gloom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gloom (0) vs (2) Lima
Gloom pulls Lima in to control the position.
Lima forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lima has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gloom defend it? Lima steps over the head and cranks it - Gloom is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wangler has managed to clinch.
Wangler is trying to pull guard but Jiurgite turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wangler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jiurgite after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jiurgite is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wangler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jiurgite to the mat. Jiurgite regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jiurgite'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.
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (2) Wangler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jiurgite 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, Wangler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Wangler 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 Jiurgite gets his way!
#T1##SUB#
Jiurgite looking to break Wangler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jiurgite will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wangler prevents Jiurgite from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Jiurgite goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Wangler escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (4) Wangler
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Wangler is controlling the pace.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control but Wangler postures up.
#T3#
Jiurgite wants to control the action here but instead Wangler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (7) Wangler
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.
Wangler wants to free his trapped foot but Jiurgite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiurgite is controlling Wangler's trapped leg to prevent Wangler from advancing to side control.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jiurgite has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Jiurgite pulls Wangler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wangler from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangler preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jiurgite working for a triangle but Wangler defends it easily.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up. #T6##SUB#
Jiurgite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.
Jiurgite controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.#T7##SUB#
Jiurgite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiurgite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (10) Wangler
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wangler has control of an arm but Jiurgite manages to advance to Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (10) Wangler#T8##SUB#
Jiurgite working for the choke.
I really don't envy Wangler right now.
Wangler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jiurgite is hanging on to Wangler's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Jiurgite is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wangler is defending well though. Jiurgite let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Wangler is in a bad position with Jiurgite working for a choke. Wangler manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (12) Wangler
Jiurgite is trying to keep Wangler in close.
Jiurgite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (15) Wangler
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Jiurgite tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Jiurgite is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wangler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Wangler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (17) Wangler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangler is pushing down on Jiurgite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jiurgite is fighting to maintain full guard but Wangler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite 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.#T11#
Jiurgite working a defensive guard but Wangler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (20) Wangler
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep but Wangler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (12) vs (22) Wangler
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Jiurgite wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.#T12#
Jiurgite working to try and regain half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (12) vs (25) Wangler
Jiurgite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Jiurgite tries to break free.
#T13#
Wangler gets his hands free as Jiurgite looks to control.
Jiurgite tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jiurgite rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps 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.
Wangler avoiding Jiurgite 's attempts to control his hands.
Wangler is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
Wangler controls the action.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jiurgite doesn't escape.
Jiurgite can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 25 to 12.
An out of breath Bobby Wangler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 5 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 5 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ty closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Ty
Ty controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ty's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
MacGowan has Ty pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ty stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T2#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T3#
Ty being controlled here momentarily.
Ty trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Ty
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Ty is trying to hold MacGowan in close to prevent damage but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
Ty wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ty is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Ty has his hands clasped together around MacGowan's back. He's all about the action.
Ty is in trouble now - MacGowan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Ty
Ty is just holding on here. MacGowan manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Ty
MacGowan controlling the position well here. Ty rolled but MacGowan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Ty is trying to break free.
Ty is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
#T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ty tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
Ty is still trying to improve position.
Ty manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Ty.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Ty
Ty trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Ty postures up.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan pulls Ty in close to his closed guard and prevents Ty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ty's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Ty is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ty has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Ty seems content to control.#T11#
Ty wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ty is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ty in particular looking to stall.#T12#
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Ty trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ty has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
MacGowan trying to control but Ty postures up.
Ty is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ty seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Ty
What's Ty going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ty is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Ty keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to move to full mount but Ty actually manages to regain half guard.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Ty's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (4) Ty
Ty tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan gets to mount! Ty was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (17) vs (4) Ty
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Shane MacGowan is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan 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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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tower drives through and clinches with Fortier against the cage.
#TD#
Fortier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fortier manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Tower
Tower is looking for a sweep.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier. #SUB#
Fortier wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tower is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
Fortier is pressing down on Tower's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tower is holding on for now. #T1#
Tower is looking to control Fortier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tower avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tower still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tower has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (4) vs (4) Tower
Fortier is trying to improve his position.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Tower trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Tower passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (7) Tower#T2#
Fortier tries to lock up and control but Tower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortier is looking to escape.
Fortier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tower takes Fortier's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (10) Tower
Tower gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control. #SUB2#
Tower tightening his grip on Fortier, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for the choke from the back position but Fortier is controlling his hands well.
Tower is hanging on to Fortier's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Tower looking for the RNC. #T3#
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
#SUB2#
Tower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fortier is defending well though. Tower let's go of the attempt for now.
Fortier tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tower is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier looking to control.
#SUB2#
Tower drops back looking for a leg! Fortier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortier manages to kick Tower off! Tower jumps back into Fortier's guard.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.#T5#
Tower advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (13) Tower
Fortier tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fortier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tower's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier'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.#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortier defends it well. #SUB#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Tower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (16) Tower
Tower moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (19) Tower
Tower is trying to stick to Fortier's back but Fortier is turning into Tower. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tower's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fortier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (19) Tower
Tower trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tower is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tower has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (21) Tower
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
Tower being controlled here momentarily.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fortier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (21) Tower
Tower is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up. #SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Tower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (23) Tower#SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass. #SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Tower pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fortier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fortier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fortier! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (12) vs (23) Tower
Tower holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T9#
Tower is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tower tries to bench press Fortier off him but Fortier keeps the position. #SUB#
Fortier tries for a kimura but Tower is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fortier swings around for an armbar but Tower sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (25) Tower#SUB#
Fortier has an active guard here but Tower has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tower seems to be looking for submissions.
Tower is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura here.
Fortier wants to control but Tower is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Tower is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.
Fortier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tower is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (28) Tower#T12#
Tower avoids the attempt from Fortier to control.
Fortier is trying desperately to improve position.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is having none of it.
Tower with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fortier regains half guard.#T13#
Tower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Tower works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (31) Tower
Fortier regains half guard.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Fortier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Tower controlling the action here.
Fortier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Tower wants to take a breather but Fortier is having none of it. #SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tower wins on points by 31 to 12.
After winning the bout, Iain Tower thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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