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CWC 228 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
OMalley closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee can't get the takedown.
OMalley is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OMalley down to the mat. OMalley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OMalley wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged OMalley in a clinch.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OMalley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conor OMalley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wutang Lee.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but OMalley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
OMalley tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
OMalley prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OMalley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OMalley is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
OMalley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OMalley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OMalley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee controlling from the top position. #T1#
OMalley pulls Lee in to control the position.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley controlling Lee's posture.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
OMalley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
OMalley working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
OMalley wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (3) Lee
OMalley is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (0) vs (6) Lee#SUB2#
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
OMalley tries to escape the position.
OMalley trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
OMalley is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Lee gets his hands free as OMalley looks to control.
OMalley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee is trying to stick to OMalley's back but OMalley is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OMalley. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (6) Lee
We've been hearing good reports from OMalley'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.
OMalley trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
OMalley is stalling in the full guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass. #T5#
OMalley is stalling in the full guard.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee looking to control.
OMalley controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully. #T7#
OMalley trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (8) Lee
OMalley is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
OMalley controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee preventing the sweep.
OMalley trying to control the position.
#T8#
OMalley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OMalley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (11) Lee
OMalley struggling a bit here.
Lee taking a breather here.
OMalley wants to control but Lee postures up.#T9#
OMalley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
OMalley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee 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.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
OMalley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (14) Lee
Lee is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.
OMalley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OMalley sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
OMalley trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
OMalley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
OMalley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OMalley pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
OMalley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OMalley is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee is taking a breather. OMalley 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.
Lee is thwarting OMalley's attempts to control the position.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
OMalley trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
OMalley won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
OMalley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 14 to 2.
Wutang Lee very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Augustus has closed the distance and engaged Schultz in a clinch.
#TD2#
Augustus successfully pulls guard.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Augustus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Augustus has control of Schultz's left arm, preventing Schultz from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz stands and throws Augustus 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (3) vs (0) Augustus
Schultz controlling from side mount. #T1#
Augustus wants to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Schultz 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.
Augustus tries to improve position but can't.
Augustus is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Schultz 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 Augustus 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Augustus wants to control but Schultz postures up.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Augustus 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Augustus tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Schultz is staying tight to Augustus 's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3##SUB#
Schultz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schultz trying to control the position but Augustus is working away. #T4#
Augustus is letting Schultz control him for a moment.
Augustus tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Schultz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (5) vs (0) Augustus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz wants to control the pace but Augustus is squirming around nicely.
Schultz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Augustus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Schultz fails to take his opponent's back.
Augustus is squirming around, avoiding Schultz's attempts to control the action.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Augustus to control.#T7#
Schultz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Augustus regains half guard.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Augustus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schultz controlling the action here. #T8##T9#
Augustus is controlling Schultz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Augustus gets back to full guard.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus , not yet.
Augustus looking to control.
#T10#
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Augustus 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.
Augustus controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augustus has Schultz pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus , not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Schultz'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#
Augustus is controlling Schultz's posture.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus , not yet.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard. #T14#
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Augustus seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Augustus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Schultz made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Priest instigates a clinch.
Hell gets underhooks to prevent Priest's takedown attempt.
Hell wants a takedown.
Priest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryan Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Hell wants a takedown.
#TD#
Hell pulls guard effortlessly.
Hell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Hell is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest stays in close to Hell's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hell being controlled here, momentarily.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Priest 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 Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (3) Priest
Priest tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest staying calm.
Hell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hell trying to control here.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priest works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (6) Priest
Priest wants to take Hell's back here but Hell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Priest content just to control the position here.
Hell is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest avoids the attempt from Hell to control.
Hell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hell is looking to escape. #T5#
Hell is trying to escape the mount but Priest keeps good control and instead manages to take Hell's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (9) Priest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell can't escape the position.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
#T6#
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hell rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
Priest trying to control momentarily.
Priest controls the position.
Hell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Hell wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Well, if Priest 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.
#T8#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell is trying to control but Priest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (12) Priest#T9#
Priest 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 Hell's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Priest but great work by Hell. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (4) vs (12) Priest
Hell working away.
Hell staying calm.
Hell trying to control the position but Priest is working away. #SUB#
Hell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T10#
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well. #SUB#
Hell 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.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.#T11#
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is controlling Hell's posture.
Hell trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Hell pushes down on Priest's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hell to get the leverage.
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Hell wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hell 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 Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (7) vs (12) Priest#SUB#
Hell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hell is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well. #SUB#
Hell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Hell working away.
Hell trying to control the position but Priest is working away.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is not content to let Hell control the position.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest is not content to let Hell control the position. #T14#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Priest has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hell but great work by Priest. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (7) vs (16) Priest
Priest takes a little break here. Hell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 16 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corson as he avoids it easily.
Corson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azaryan.#CL2#
Corson has closed the distance and engaged Azaryan in a clinch.
Corson is trying to pull guard but Azaryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Corson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azaryan to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Azaryan has clasped his hands together around Corson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Azaryan (4) vs (0) Corson
Corson is trying to escape the position but Azaryan is controlling the position.
Corson tries to buck Azaryan off but Azaryan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Corson is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corson avoid being mounted?#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Corson is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Azaryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Corson trying to get back to full guard but Azaryan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (7) vs (0) Corson
Corson is looking to improve his position but Azaryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Azaryan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Azaryan controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Azaryan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Corson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Azaryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan prevents Corson from getting the reversal.
Azaryan controlling the pace for now.
Corson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (10) vs (0) Corson#T4#
Azaryan controlling from the back.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for the choke from the back.
Azaryan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Corson.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for the RNC.
Corson is in bad spot here.
Azaryan struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Corson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Azaryan.
Corson tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Corson can't escape the position.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Corson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Azaryan tries to get the hooks in deep but Corson pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Corson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Corson right now.
Corson trying to control but not successfully.
Corson is really stuck here.
Corson is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan has good solid back control here. #T7#
Azaryan keeps control of the position as Corson tries to break free.
Corson trying to control the action but Azaryan just sinks the hooks in.
Azaryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Corson doesn't escape.
Corson is trying to break free.
#T8#
Corson wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
Corson tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Corson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Corson for a finish.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Corson rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Azaryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Azaryan.
You can see the frustration on Corson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Azaryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Corson is trying to break free.
Azaryan not allowing Corson to control his hands. #SUB#
Azaryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Azaryan keeps control of the position as Corson tries to break free.
#T11#
Corson wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Corson right now.
Corson trying to control the position but Azaryan manages to sink in the hooks.
Azaryan is hanging on to Corson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Corson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azaryan's arms.
Azaryan gets his hands free as Corson looks to control. #T12#
I really don't envy Corson right now.
Azaryan doesn't have the hooks in and Corson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (10) vs (2) Corson
Azaryan wants to control but Corson passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corson in particular looking to stall.
Azaryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corson wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving. #T13#
Azaryan controls Corson momentarily but Corson frees himself.
Azaryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (12) vs (2) Corson
Azaryan 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. #T14##SUB2#
Corson working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan is stalling in the full guard.
Corson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Rick Dick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Turturro looking to score a takedown here. Dick is defending well but Turturro drives through and ends up in Dick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dick (0) vs (2) Turturro
Dick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro stays in close to Dick's body and controls the position.
Dick 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.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dick is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Dick is trying to hold Turturro in close to prevent damage but Turturro has managed to pass into half guard.
Dick tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Turturro has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (0) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Dick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro controlling from mount. #T2#
Dick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dick looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dick (0) vs (8) Turturro
Dick is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
Dick tries to roll but Turturro sticks to his back.
#T3#
Turturro not allowing Dick to control his hands.
Dick can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Dick do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Dick is staying busy.
Dick wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Dick right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Dick tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Dick defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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?
Turturro is not going to allow Dick to sit and survive in this position.
Dick tries to roll but Turturro sticks to his back.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro controlling the position well here. Dick rolled but Turturro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Dick is trying to break free.
Dick looking very determined here, making life difficult for Turturro.
Dick just trying to survive but Turturro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turturro controls the action.
Dick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dick is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Turturro trying to control.
Dick can't escape the position.
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Dick buck him off.
Turturro is hanging on to Dick's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Dick buck him off.
Dick is trying to break free.
#T8#
Turturro doesn't have the hooks in and Dick manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (2) vs (8) Turturro
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick 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. #SUB#
Dick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turturro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turturro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turturro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dick (2) vs (12) Turturro
Turturro just content to control the position. #T10#
Dick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (2) vs (15) Turturro
Dick tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dick tries to reverse the position but Turturro maintains control.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dick tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away. #T11#
Turturro tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
Dick is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dick (2) vs (18) Turturro
I really don't envy Dick right now.
Turturro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dick doesn't escape. #T12#
Turturro has the hooks in. Dick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dick wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
Dick prevents Turturro from getting a body triangle.
Turturro controlling the position well here. Dick rolled but Turturro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Dick tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dick trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.
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.
More stalling from Turturro.#T14#
Turturro has the hooks in. Dick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dick turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (4) vs (18) Turturro
Turturro is pulling down on Dick's head to control his posture.
Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dick trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 18 to 4.
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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
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.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg wants to advance to full mount but Savkov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Savkov looking to control.
#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
Stenberg stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Stenberg is looking to pass Savkov's guard but actually Savkov recovers to full guard.
Stenberg 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. #T3#
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg is looking to stall here but Savkov recovers full guard.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Savkov looking to control.
#T4#
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stenberg trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Stenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Savkov is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Savkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Savkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg gets back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
#T7#
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg is holding on to half guard well.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is defending well.
Savkov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (8) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Stenberg tries to hold on but Savkov postures up.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg stops Savkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Savkov working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg is in no mood to give up.
Savkov looking to control but Stenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenberg tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.
Stenberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bop HQ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T10#
Stenberg looking to control.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Savkov postures up.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov postures up.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Savkov advances to half guard.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov passes Stenberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov is trying to control. Stenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savkov is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Savkov wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it. #T13#
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savkov is keen to just control but Stenberg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savkov pulls his head out easily.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenberg defends it well.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Stenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (8) vs (4) Stenberg
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stark pulls guard.
Stark 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.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (0) vs (2) Stark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock pulls Stark in close to his closed guard and prevents Stark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Murrdock managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murrdock looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving. #T1#
Murrdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Murrdock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murrdock controls the pace.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murrdock advances to half guard.
Murrdock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass. #T3#
Stark keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock slips nicely into half guard.
Stark gets full guard.#SUB2#
Murrdock looking to improve position, pressing down on Stark's thigh with his hand. Stark seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Murrdock paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Murrdock's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Stark picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scaletta. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (0) vs (4) Scaletta
Barnkvist is not content to let Scaletta control the position. #SUB2#
Scaletta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnkvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scaletta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (4) Scaletta#T1##SUB#
Barnkvist working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Scaletta trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Barnkvist 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, Scaletta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scaletta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnkvist's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Barnkvist 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, Scaletta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Scaletta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnkvist. #T2##SUB#
Barnkvist looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnkvist gets his hands free as Scaletta looks to control.
Barnkvist has good solid back control here.
Scaletta breaks Barnkvist's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Scaletta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnkvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Scaletta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura but Barnkvist is defending well.
Scaletta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnkvist wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Scaletta wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Barnkvist defending well.
Scaletta trying to control the pace.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scaletta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (6) Scaletta#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for a guillotine here but Barnkvist defends easily.
Barnkvist passes Scaletta's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Barnkvist is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnkvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scaletta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scaletta is trying to control but can't.
Scaletta is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnkvist is thwarting Scaletta's attempts to control the position.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Scaletta defending well. #T7#
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scaletta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (6) Scaletta
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta prevents Barnkvist from improving position.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
Barnkvist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scaletta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (11) vs (6) Scaletta#T8#
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Scaletta is squirming around nicely.
Scaletta wants to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape. #T9#
Barnkvist can't control as he wanted to and Scaletta manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Well, if Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (14) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta stops Barnkvist from passing to mount. #T10#
Scaletta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnkvist's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Scaletta is a slippery customer.
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (17) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scaletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Scaletta tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Scaletta tries to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Barnkvist trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Barnkvist content just to control the position here.
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Barnkvist looking to control but Scaletta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scaletta is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Scaletta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scaletta wants to control but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape.
Barnkvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Scaletta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Scaletta and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnkvist wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy.
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Our winner, Peter Barnkvist, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 11 wins and 7 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Jones's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones 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.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Gracie is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones moves into full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Jones
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Jones! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Jones#T2#
Gracie is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Jones looking for a submission but Gracie manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones 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.#T5#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Jones 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#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Jones
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs. #T7#
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jones postures up.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones working away.#T8#
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones working away.
Jones taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T9#
Jones advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (7) Jones
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones fails to move to back control. #T10#
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones takes Gracie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (10) Jones
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11##SUB2#
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.#SUB2#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Jones gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #T12#
Jones controls the position.
Jones has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Gracie just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 10 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Jamaica Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 6 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Ty
We've been hearing good reports from Declan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan is looking to get back to full guard here but Ty has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Ty
Declan tries to buck Ty off but Ty is having none of it.
Ty working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Declan is trying to work for a sweep but Ty has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (0) vs (7) Ty
Ty controlling from mount.
Ty avoids the attempt from Declan to control.
Ty controlling from mount.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty fails to advance to Declan's back. #T2#
Declan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Declan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ty slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Declan keeping hold of Ty's head, controlling as best he can.
Ty prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan keeping hold of Ty's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Ty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ty works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (10) Ty
Declan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan wants to control but Ty is having none of it.#T5#
Ty trying to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan regains half guard.
Declan has his hands clasped together around Ty's back. He's all about the action.
Declan tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Declan is trying is best to control the position here.
Declan trying to control but Ty postures up.
#T6#
Ty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Declan wants to control but Ty passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (13) Ty
Declan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Declan is doing well to control the position and prevent Ty from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ty in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Declan tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Ty wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Declan is defending well.
Declan controlling the position well.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ty is working away from the top position though.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ty content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ty stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Ty is looking to advance position but Declan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (13) Ty
Ty is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Ty working to try and regain half guard.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan tries to control but Ty wriggling away. #SUB#
Declan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ty has worked his arm free - good work by Ty!
#T10#
Declan trying to control the position but Ty is working away.
Declan slows the pace down.
Ty is looking to reverse the position.
Declan taking a breather here.
Ty sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Declan controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Declan passes Ty's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Declan is working for a kimura but Ty is defending it quite comfortably.
Declan trying to control the action but Ty is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Declan trying to pass the guard but Ty defending well.
Declan not doing much here.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura here.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Ty is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Ty wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ty for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Ty is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ty's guard.
Ty wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Ty is controlling Declan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to control but Ty is keeping him busy.
Ty won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Claudio Ty 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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