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CWC 224 PBP Commentary |
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 8 wins and 9 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Addams. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kilpi (0) vs (4) Addams
Addams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kilpi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kilpi is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Kilpi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Addams controlling the position from side mount.
Addams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kilpi (0) vs (6) Addams
Kilpi is working to get back to half guard.
Addams trying to control but Kilpi is having none of it.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams wants to take Kilpi's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kilpi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Addams fails to move to back control.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams avoids the attempt from Kilpi to control.#T5#
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Addams mounts Kilpi! Really nice guard pass there!
Kilpi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi'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.
Addams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Addams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kilpi (0) vs (9) Addams
Kilpi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Addams wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
Addams is trying to stick to Kilpi's back but Kilpi is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kilpi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (9) Addams
Kilpi passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Kilpi defends it easily.
Kilpi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (11) Addams#T8#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Addams sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kilpi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Addams paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kilpi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarkko Kilpi!
A relieved looking Jarkko Kilpi 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cedric Simard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dominguez feints and as Simard raises his hands in defense, Dominguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simard (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simard keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Simard being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Simard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simard (4) vs (2) Dominguez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Dominguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Simard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simard (7) vs (2) Dominguez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez can't escape the position.
Dominguez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Simard (10) vs (2) Dominguez
Simard biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dominguez tries to escape but Simard has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Simard 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.
Dominguez tries to escape the position.
Simard controls the action.
Dominguez tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Simard trying to control momentarily.
Dominguez is really stuck here.
Simard is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Simard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simard (10) vs (4) Dominguez#T4#
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Simard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez passes Simard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Dominguez is pressing down on Simard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simard is holding on for now.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Dominguez 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.#T6#
Dominguez is thwarting Simard's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simard (10) vs (7) Dominguez#T7#
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Simard is working from the bottom.
Simard is being controlled here.
Simard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Simard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Dominguez wants to control but Simard is keeping him busy.
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Simard denies him.
Dominguez taking a breather here. #T9#
Simard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dominguez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez trying to control the pace. #T10#
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Simard is trying is best to control the position here.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dominguez.
Simard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Simard is defending well. #T12#
Simard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominguez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simard (14) vs (7) Dominguez
Dominguez staying busy and making it hard for Simard to control.
Simard has the hooks in. Dominguez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard doesn't have the hooks in and Dominguez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simard (14) vs (9) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Simard keeps moving.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez stands and throws Simard's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simard (14) vs (12) Dominguez#T14#
Dominguez slows the pace down.
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Simard instead regains half guard.
Simard is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simard avoid being mounted?
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simard takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Cedric Simard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Tormenta, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Tormenta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tormenta tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Tormenta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Torres jumps guard.
Torres controlling Tormenta's posture.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres wants to improve his position but instead Tormenta has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Tormenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tormenta slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres is controlling Tormenta's trapped leg to prevent Tormenta from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Tormenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Tormenta eventually gives up the hold.
Tormenta content to control rather than advance.
Tormenta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tormenta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (3) vs (0) Torres
Torres told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tormenta content just to control the position here.
Tormenta looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Tormenta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Torres is looking to get to half guard.
Tormenta wants to control but instead Torres manages to regain half guard.
Torres is staying active underneath Tormenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
Tormenta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tormenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Torres keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass. #SUB2#
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tormenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tormenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tormenta is looking to pass into half guard but Torres pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Torres is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (3) vs (2) Torres
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tormenta looking to control.
#T5#
Tormenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres stands and throws Tormenta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (3) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tormenta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Tormenta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tormenta (7) vs (5) Torres#T6#
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tormenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Tormenta tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Torres prevents Tormenta from moving into mount. #T7#
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Tormenta tries to advance position but instead Torres slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Tormenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Torres wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy.
Tormenta not doing much here.
#T8#
Tormenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres is pressing down on Tormenta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Tormenta'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.#T9#
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet. #SUB#
Tormenta drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Tormenta off! Tormenta jumps back into Torres's guard.
Tormenta 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. #T10#
Tormenta won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Tormenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Torres is trying to control the position but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T12#
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tormenta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tormenta is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tormenta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (10) vs (5) Torres#T13#
Tormenta trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tormenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (12) vs (5) Torres
Tormenta avoids the attempt from Torres to control.#T14#
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Tormenta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tormenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape. #SUB#
Tormenta has control of Torres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Torres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Fray Tormenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pripyat scores with a takedown into Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch managing to control the position.
Pripyat pushes down on Hirsch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pripyat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Hirsch 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: Pripyat (5) vs (2) Hirsch
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #T2#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat being controlled here momentarily.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch has Pripyat pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Hirsch pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
#T4#
Pripyat pushing down on Hirsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pripyat wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Hirsch is working away.
Hirsch controlling the position for now.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pripyat passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (10) vs (2) Hirsch#SUB#
Pripyat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pripyat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is defending well.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Hirsch 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.#T6#
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Pripyat passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (2) Hirsch#T7#
Hirsch wants to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pripyat's best efforts.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Pripyat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Pripyat is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now.
Hirsch is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hirsch 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.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Hirsch managing to control the position.
Pripyat is looking to pass into half guard but Hirsch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hirsch is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (13) vs (4) Hirsch#SUB#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Hirsch defends easily.
#SUB#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hirsch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (7) Hirsch#T10#
Hirsch trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Hirsch takes a little break here. Pripyat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (10) Hirsch
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Hirsch trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but Pripyat doesn't allow it.
Hirsch moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (13) vs (13) Hirsch
Pripyat rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Hirsch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T13#
Pripyat rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
Hirsch struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Hirsch controlling the position well here. Pripyat rolled but Hirsch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Hirsch wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Good control from Hirsch.
Pripyat wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Pripyat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pripyat gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 13. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Blood moves into the clinch successfully.
Blood tries for a takedown but Morgan manages to get underhooks.
Morgan is pressed up against the cage. Blood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgan down to the mat. Morgan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Blood gets a clinch. #TD2#
Blood gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Blood
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Blood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Morgan trying to control but Blood postures up.
#SUB2#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Blood wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Blood is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blood is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood is looking to stall here but Morgan recovers full guard.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (2) Blood
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Morgan advances to half guard. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blood defends it well.
Blood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Blood is working away. #T3##SUB#
Morgan wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Blood defends it.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood manages to get to full guard.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Blood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (2) vs (6) Blood
Blood looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood wants to take his opponent's back but Morgan doesn't allow it. #T6#
Blood takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (2) vs (9) Blood
Morgan wants to escape the position.
Morgan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Morgan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Blood working for a choke but Morgan is defending well.
Blood keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Blood working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Blood is looking for the choke from the back position but Morgan is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Blood tightening his grip on Morgan, looking for the choke.
Blood is trying to stick to Morgan's back but Morgan is turning into Blood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morgan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (9) Blood
Morgan pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morgan not doing much here.
#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Blood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (11) Blood
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9##SUB#
Morgan working for a triangle but Blood defends it easily.
Blood passes into half guard.
Morgan gets full guard.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood passes into half guard.
Morgan moves into full guard.
#T10##SUB#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Blood defends easily.
Blood won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Blood wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #SUB#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Blood keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (4) vs (14) Blood#SUB2#
Blood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Morgan is not content to let Blood control the position.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Blood tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Blood is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Morgan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blood gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Morgan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blood lets go of the hold and Morgan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosades but Cosades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt - Dyon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown but Dyon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Cosades. No joy for Dyon on that attempt.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.#TD#
Cosades gets a double leg takedown into Dyon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosades sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at The Sparring Cages inform us that Dyon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dyon working a defensive guard but Cosades manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is trying to get an arm triangle but Dyon is defending well. #T2#
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping him busy.
Dyon holding on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon is looking to reverse the position.
Dyon wants to control but Cosades postures up.
Cosades trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Dyon wants to get back to full guard but Cosades has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (8) vs (0) Dyon
Cosades tries to control but Dyon wriggling away.
Dyon regains half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a submission of some sort.
Dyon is refusing to be controlled, as Cosades sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon gets full guard.
Dyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosades stands and throws Dyon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (11) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon sneaks back into half guard.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Dyon is trying to control but Cosades manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (14) vs (0) Dyon
Cosades controlling the pace for now.
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.
Cosades trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.
Cosades takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon 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: Cosades (14) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T7#
Cosades trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (16) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (16) vs (4) Dyon
Cosades has Dyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there. #T8#
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (18) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon working a defensive guard here.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon working a defensive guard but Cosades manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (21) vs (4) Dyon#T9#
Dyon being controlled for a moment.
Cosades has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dyon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (23) vs (4) Dyon
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape.
Dyon tries to hold on but Cosades postures up.
Dyon is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape.
Dyon is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosades has a good base and remains in mount.
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape.
Dyon 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: Cosades (23) vs (6) Dyon
Dyon trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #T11#
Dyon 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.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Cosades seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dyon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cosades haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Cosades controlling Dyon's posture.
Cosades continues to stall.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Cosades is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (25) vs (6) Dyon
Cosades trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyon working for submissions but it's allowed Cosades to get to half guard.
#T14#
Dyon is looking to get back to full guard here but Cosades has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (28) vs (6) Dyon
Dyon prevents Cosades from improving position.
Dyon manages to get back to half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cosades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades trying to control from half guard but Dyon is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
A relieved looking Caius Cosades 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gelfen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolivar (0) vs (4) Gelfen
Bolivar stops Gelfen from passing to mount.
Bolivar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gelfen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is trying to control but Gelfen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (0) vs (7) Gelfen
Bolivar is being controlled here. #T1#
Bolivar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Gelfen trying to control the pace.
Gelfen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bolivar trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolivar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (7) Gelfen
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Gelfen is trying to hold Bolivar in close to prevent damage but Bolivar has managed to pass into half guard.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
Gelfen controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving. #T6#
Gelfen controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (7) Gelfen
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position. #T7#
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gelfen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Gelfen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar stalling. #T9##SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gelfen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Gelfen looking to control.
Bolivar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there. #T11#
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen 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: Bolivar (5) vs (9) Gelfen
Gelfen is looking to stall here but Bolivar recovers full guard.
Bolivar pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar is pulling down on Gelfen's head to control his posture.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (7) vs (9) Gelfen#T13#
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gelfen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar forces his way into half guard.
Bolivar trying to advance position but Gelfen counters by regaining guard.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gelfen working for a triangle but Bolivar defends it easily.
#T14#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (9) Gelfen
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is trying to move to mount but Gelfen reverses beautifully and ends up in Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (11) Gelfen
Gelfen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Eddie Gelfen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Johnny Bolivar was interviewed post fight and said 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nielsen gets caught napping as Bok dives in and scores a takedown. Nielsen manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Bok#SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielsen looking to control.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Bok#SUB2#
Bok looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Bok has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (4) Bok#T2#
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Bok 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.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bok passes into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen won't allow Bok to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T5#
Bok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen 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: Nielsen (4) vs (4) Bok
Nielsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bok! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (7) vs (4) Bok
Bok tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Bok tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen controlling from mount.
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielsen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up. #T7#
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen 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.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Nielsen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (7) vs (6) Bok
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (6) Bok#SUB2#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (8) Bok
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nielsen has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (11) Bok
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Nielsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Bok content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount but Bok keeps good control and instead manages to take Nielsen's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (9) vs (14) Bok
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Bok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nielsen is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.#T12#
Bok avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nielsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nielsen doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Bok looking for the choke but no joy. #T13#
Nielsen tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Bok working for the choke.
Nielsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (11) vs (14) Bok
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 14 to 11.
Maxim Bok 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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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 34 wins and 25 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Coe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sparxx tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coe is in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Coe
Sparxx wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Coe is now in half guard.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx trying to control but Coe postures up.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.
Coe is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparxx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Coe is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coe is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Sparxx wants to sweep but Coe has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Coe
Coe trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB2#
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sparxx won't allow Coe to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in Far-Q Fight Club inform me that Coe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coe content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparxx is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Sparxx trying to hold on to Coe's head to control him but Coe postures up.
#SUB2#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
#T4#
Coe controlling the action here.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Coe controlling the action here. #T5##SUB2#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Sparxx is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Coe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Coe
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (11) Coe
Coe avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Coe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Coe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx prevents Coe from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Coe 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, Sparxx has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Coe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Coe looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Coe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sparxx defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8#
Sparxx holding on to Coe's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Coe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx pulls Coe in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Coe wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparxx is not content to let Coe control the position.#T10#
Coe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass. #T11#
Coe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
Sparxx is really struggling to control Coe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Coe wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Coe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Coe is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coe trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (2) vs (11) Coe
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Sparxx'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.#T13#
Coe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coe wants to control but Sparxx passes easily into half guard.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coe is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Coe is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Coe wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (11) Coe
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Coe holds of for dear life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 11 to 5.
David Allan Coe very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva Jr's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Jr gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr seems keen to control Lo's posture.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.
Silva Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here. #T3#
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lo 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.
Silva Jr is controlling Lo's posture.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Silva Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Lo postures up. #T6#
Lo 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.
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture.
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture. #T7#
Silva Jr looking to control.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Silva Jr is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Silva Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Lo won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lo won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Silva Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lo controlling the position.
Silva Jr keeps Lo under control for a moment.#T13#
Silva Jr is being controlled here.
Silva Jr is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Silva Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Silva Jr is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva Jr's shoulder. That is not cool. #T14#
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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