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CWC 232 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jafar forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Jafar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jafar pulls guard successfully.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka passes into half guard.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Jafar tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jafar defends it well. #T1#
Tanaka trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka passes into half guard.
Jafar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (0) vs (4) Jafar
Tanaka is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Jafar doesn't have the hooks in and Tanaka manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (2) vs (4) Jafar
Tanaka is looking to advance position but Jafar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (2) vs (8) Jafar
Jafar trying to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Jafar 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.
Jafar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (2) vs (11) Jafar#SUB2#
Jafar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tanaka rolls, trying to escape but Jafar keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jafar working for a choke but Tanaka is defending well. #T3#
Jafar is hanging on to Tanaka's back as he tries to escape.
Will Jafar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tanaka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jafar is controlling the pace.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanaka moves into full guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.#T4#
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanaka's guard.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Tanaka is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tanaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar 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. #T7#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Jafar stays in close to Tanaka's body and controls the position.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.#T9#
Jafar trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar 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. #T10##SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Tanaka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (2) vs (14) Jafar
Jafar controls the position.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jafar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tanaka (2) vs (16) Jafar
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jafar prevents Tanaka from getting the reversal.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Tanaka is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Tanaka gets back to half guard.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jafar 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.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar pushing down on Tanaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jafar in particular looking to stall.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 16 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jan gets a double leg takedown into Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Pacheco
Jan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pacheco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jan passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacheco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura but Pacheco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jan to get the leverage. #T1#
Jan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pacheco trying to control here.
Pacheco is looking to improve his position.
Pacheco keeps trying to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jan seems content to control.#T2#
Jan trying to pass the guard but Pacheco defending well. #SUB#
Jan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacheco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pacheco is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jan is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it.
Pacheco is not content to let Jan control the position.#T3#
Pacheco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pacheco wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacheco is trying to keep Jan in close.
Jan wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jan controls the pace.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Jan slips nicely into half guard.
Pacheco controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jan is pressing down on Pacheco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacheco is holding on for now.
Pacheco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pacheco.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pacheco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Jan preventing the sweep.
Pacheco controlling the position.
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Pacheco being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan 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.
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacheco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacheco has his hands on Jan's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Pacheco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jan controls the pace.
Jan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pacheco for as long as he can get away with.
Pacheco controlling Jan's posture. #T9#
Pacheco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
Pacheco wants to sweep here but Jan controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB#
Jan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pacheco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pacheco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pacheco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (2) vs (4) Pacheco
Pacheco wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Pacheco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pacheco but great work by Jan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (6) vs (4) Pacheco
Pacheco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (6) Pacheco#SUB2#
Pacheco seems to be working for a kimura but Jan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pacheco seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Jan moves into full guard.
Pacheco looking to sit in guard and control but Jan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (8) vs (6) Pacheco
Jan wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jan passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12#
Jan is keen to just control but Pacheco is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jan.
Pacheco trying to control but Jan postures up.
Pacheco 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.#T13#
Jan is keen to just control but Pacheco is a slippery customer.
Pacheco gets full guard.
Jan wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Jan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Pacheco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacheco wants to control the position but Jan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard but Jan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (11) vs (6) Pacheco
Pacheco is not content to let Jan control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Bartlomiej Jan 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Sainty!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boesku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boesku lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Sainty
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Boesku is really struggling to control Sainty but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boesku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boesku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boesku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Boesku trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Boesku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boesku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Boesku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boesku works his way back into a safe position though.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sainty working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily.
#T4#
Boesku showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boesku content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sainty has locked up a guillotine! Sainty's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Boesku is holding on here and Sainty must be using up a lot of energy. Boesku has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sainty gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Louis C K! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holzken leaves C K with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holzken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
C K has a takedown stuffed.
C K tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holzken defends well and C K ends up having to push Holzken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis C K. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Holzken works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: C K (0) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C K controlling Holzken's posture.
C K lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: C K (2) vs (2) Holzken
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holzken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. C K is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
C K slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
C K has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holzken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Holzken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. C K doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. C K manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
C K's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holzken is trying to keep C K in close.
#SUB2#
Holzken has his foot on C K's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. C K works his way back into a safe position though.
Holzken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in C K's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: C K (2) vs (4) Holzken
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but C K is retaining full guard.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C K is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Holzken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Holzken 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.
C K pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but C K is keeping the position.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holzken wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving. #T4#
Holzken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control C K haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
C K controlling the position.#T5#
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken stands and throws C K's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: C K (2) vs (7) Holzken
Holzken wants to control but C K is keeping him busy.
C K is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it. #T6#
C K is looking to reverse the position.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but C K is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holzken is trying to get an arm triangle but C K is defending well. #SUB2#
Holzken swings around for an armbar but C K sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Holzken's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: C K (4) vs (7) Holzken#SUB2#
Holzken has his foot on C K's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. C K works his way back into a safe position though.#T7##SUB2#
Holzken working for submissions but it's allowed C K to get to half guard.
C K prevents Holzken from improving his position.
C K wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holzken manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8##SUB2#
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but C K can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but C K can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Holzken has his foot on C K's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. C K works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Holzken looking for a guillotine here but C K defends easily.
Holzken looking for a sweep. Not yet Holzken, not yet. #T9#
Holzken being controlled here, momentarily.
Holzken is looking to sweep but instead, C K has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, C K seems content to control.
C K tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken trying to hold on to C K's head to control him but C K postures up.
Holzken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holzken.#T10#
C K stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
C K slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holzken looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but C K can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
C K trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
Holzken keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a triangle but C K pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
C K got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, C K has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
C K controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and C K defends well.
C K slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but C K is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a triangle but C K pushes his legs off easily.
C K pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holzken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holzken.
C K postures up.
#T13#
C K preventing the sweep.
C K pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C K stalling. #SUB2#
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but C K pulls his head out easily.
C K looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Holzken is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Holzken is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but C K pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken wins on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Holzken 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Friman (0) vs (2) Mata
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Friman is defending the position.
Friman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friman sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to control the pace. #T1#
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Friman is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to control but Friman wriggling away.
Friman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB2#
Mata wants to finish this one by submission but Friman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Friman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Mata is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Friman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Friman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (2) vs (5) Mata
Friman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata 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.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet. #SUB2#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mata wants to control the position but Friman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Friman prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata 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.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Friman'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.#T5#
Mata tries to roll over but Friman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Friman is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Friman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Friman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (5) Mata
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mata won't allow Friman to pass to mount.
Friman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mata keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (5) vs (7) Mata
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata passes into half guard.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Friman wants to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Friman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman trying to control here.
Mata wants to take a breather but Friman is having none of it.
Mata trying to control from Friman's half guard. Friman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Friman controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Mata wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friman is keeping the position for now.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet.
Mata content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T11#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Friman has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Friman keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Friman has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Friman managing to control the position.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T13#
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Friman is retaining full guard.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (10) Mata
Mata works to advance to full mount. Friman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (5) vs (12) Mata
Friman tries to control Mata's body but Mata pushes him off. Friman squirms to his side and now Mata has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Friman (5) vs (15) Mata#SUB2#
Mata is looking for the choke from the back position but Friman is controlling his hands well.
Friman tries to escape the position.
Mata is looking to control Friman but Friman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Friman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mata is trying to control but Friman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Friman working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mata jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Friman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Friman and Mata has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Friman gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 15 to 5.
A relieved looking Dado Mata 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera tries to buck Sakuraba off but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sakuraba controls the position.
Huhrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera keeps Sakuraba under control for a moment.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Sakuraba stalls from top position.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Huhrera is working away.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy. #T2#
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Huhrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakuraba off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (4) Huhrera
Sakuraba turns into Huhrera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (6) vs (4) Huhrera
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba'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.
Huhrera is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture. #T4#
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB2#
Huhrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
Huhrera 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.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up. #T6##SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sakuraba trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Huhrera pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba passes Huhrera 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg. #T8#
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.#T9#
Huhrera trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huhrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huhrera has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Huhrera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba stalling.
Huhrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Huhrera trying to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.#T13#
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakuraba won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (6) vs (6) Huhrera
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet. #T14#
Huhrera trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera being controlled here momentarily.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
My spies in Hardman MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Huhrera gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Huhrera wins on points by 7 to 6.
Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Dennis's takedown attempt.
Lee tries to pull guard but Dennis holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Dennis is defending the position.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Lee trying to control from half guard but Dennis is working away.
Dennis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Dennis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lee has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lee pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dennis is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lee!
Our winner, John Lee, 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Tori shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (2) vs (0) Cruz
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.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (2) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
My spies in Shao Kahns Training Facility inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Cruz stays in close to Tori's body and controls the position.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving. #T2#
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tori pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Cruz passes Tori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz is stalling here. Tori is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cruz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tori has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (6) vs (2) Cruz#T4#
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz wants to control but Tori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Tori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Cruz looking to control but Tori passes into half guard.
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tori pulls his head out easily.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Well, if Tori 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.
Cruz is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tori 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.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Tori advances to half guard. #T7#
Tori moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (9) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Cruz is being controlled here.
Tori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Tori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tori escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (12) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Tori seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Tori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tori is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tori wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Tori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tori postures up.
#T10#
Tori showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
Tori trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Tori postures up.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Tori won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
Tori wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Tori postures up. #T12#
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tori haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz 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.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tori has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (15) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Tori tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tori trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
Tori trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (18) vs (2) Cruz
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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