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TSGC 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sub Kingz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodriguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriguez (4) vs (0) Kingz#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kingz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriguez but great work by Kingz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriguez (4) vs (4) Kingz
Rodriguez tries to buck Kingz off but Kingz is having none of it.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kingz's best efforts.
Rodriguez is positioning himself well to prevent Kingz advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kingz is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kingz to get the leverage.
Kingz is taking a breather. Rodriguez 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.#T1#
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Kingz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kingz is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kingz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kingz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Kingz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kingz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Kingz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kingz from controlling successfully.
Kingz looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (6) vs (4) Kingz
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingz is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up. #T3#
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kingz working a defensive guard here.
Kingz is trying to hold Rodriguez in close to prevent damage but Rodriguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Kingz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kingz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rodriguez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rodriguez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kingz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Rodriguez! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Date Niaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bravis Trowne!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Trowne clinches up with Niaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Trowne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trowne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Niaz 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.
Trowne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Trowne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niaz 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. #SUB#
Niaz drops back looking for a leg! Trowne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trowne manages to kick Niaz off! Niaz jumps back into Trowne's guard.
Niaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Niaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Niaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trowne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niaz 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. #T1#
Niaz pushes down on Trowne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Trowne is defending well. #SUB#
Niaz is working for a kimura but Trowne is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Niaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Niaz seems content to control.#SUB#
Niaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trowne is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Niaz tries to pass to full mount but Trowne defends it. #SUB#
Niaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Trowne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura but Trowne is defending well.
Trowne tries to get to full guard but Niaz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Niaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Trowne regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Trowne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Niaz is stalling in the full guard.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Trowne.
Trowne keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trowne working for a triangle but Niaz defends it easily.
Trowne looks winded!
Niaz stands and throws Trowne's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Niaz (3) vs (0) Trowne#SUB#
Niaz tries for a kimura but Trowne is defending well. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trowne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trowne is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Niaz controls the position.
Trowne tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Niaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niaz trying to control the position but Trowne is working away. #SUB#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trowne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Niaz trying to control the action but Trowne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trowne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB#
Niaz tries for a kimura but Trowne is defending well. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trowne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trowne tries to buck Niaz off but Niaz is having none of it.
Trowne struggling a bit here.
Trowne is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trowne has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trowne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6##SUB#
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trowne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Niaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Niaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trowne! Score +3 for passing guard: Niaz (6) vs (0) Trowne#SUB#
Niaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Trowne defends it well.
Niaz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7##SUB#
Trowne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Niaz.
Trowne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Niaz wants to finish this one by submission but Trowne is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Niaz.
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trowne is looking to escape.
Niaz controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Niaz wants to control the pace but Trowne is squirming around nicely.
Niaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Trowne is looking to improve his position but Niaz isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Niaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Trowne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Niaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Trowne has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Niaz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9##SUB#
Trowne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Niaz. #SUB#
Niaz working for a guillotine from mount but Trowne is in no mood to give up.
Trowne tries to reverse the position but Niaz maintains control.#SUB#
Niaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trowne to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trowne shrugs it off. #SUB#
Niaz working for a guillotine from mount but Trowne is in no mood to give up.
Niaz trying to control but Trowne is having none of it.
Trowne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Niaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Niaz looking to control but Trowne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Niaz wants to finish this one by submission but Trowne is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Niaz. #SUB#
Niaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Niaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Niaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Trowne is having none of it.
Trowne is looking to improve his position but Niaz isn't that keen on the idea.#T11##SUB#
Niaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trowne manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trowne is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trowne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trowne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Niaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trowne, who protects the arm well. #T12##SUB#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trowne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trowne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Niaz tries for a kimura but Trowne is defending well.
Niaz wants to control but Trowne is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB#
Niaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Trowne is defending well.
Trowne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Niaz's best efforts.
Trowne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Niaz seems to be working for a kimura but Trowne defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Trowne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Niaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Niaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Trowne tries to roll over but Niaz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but Trowne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niaz to get the leverage.
Trowne gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trowne is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niaz takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robbin Yo Bank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Logan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paul tries to clinch but Yo Bank moves out of range. #CL#
Yo Bank clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Yo Bank successfully pulls guard.
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.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Paul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yo Bank dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yo Bank (2) vs (0) Paul
Paul controlling Yo Bank's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Paul looking for a guillotine here but Yo Bank defends easily.
Yo Bank trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom. #T2#
Paul has control of Yo Bank's left arm, preventing Yo Bank from doing any damage.
Yo Bank trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Yo Bank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yo Bank trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Paul has control of Yo Bank's left arm, preventing Yo Bank from doing any damage. #T3#
Paul looking to control.
#SUB2#
Paul has an active guard here but Yo Bank has managed to pass into half guard.
Paul trying to control from the bottom.
Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
Paul wants to control but Yo Bank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yo Bank wants to take a breather but Paul is having none of it. #T4#
Paul tries to roll over but Yo Bank keeps him under control.
Paul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yo Bank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yo Bank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yo Bank (2) vs (4) Paul
A bit of a pause in the action here. Paul controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Yo Bank showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Paul is cranking Yo Bank's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yo Bank! He's tightened the choke and Yo Bank is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Logan Paul! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Rodgers#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Rodgers defending well.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Barnes is trying for a kimura here. Rodgers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Barnes!
A relieved looking Freddy Barnes 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ares Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JD Garcilazo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Garcilazo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Galvao! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galvao (0) vs (4) Garcilazo
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao'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.
Garcilazo trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcilazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Garcilazo trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Garcilazo 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 Galvao's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Garcilazo 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.#SUB2#
Garcilazo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galvao sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Garcilazo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcilazo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcilazo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Galvao reverses the position - he's now on top in Garcilazo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (4) Garcilazo
Garcilazo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galvao is now in half guard.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Garcilazo won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Garcilazo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Galvao seems content to control.
Garcilazo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Galvao jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (4) Garcilazo
Galvao controlling from side mount.
Garcilazo tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcilazo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galvao off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galvao (5) vs (8) Garcilazo#T4##SUB2#
Garcilazo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Garcilazo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Galvao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Garcilazo's arms. #SUB2#
Garcilazo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Garcilazo avoiding Galvao 's attempts to control his hands.
Galvao can't escape the position.
#T5#
Garcilazo controlling from the back.
Galvao rolls, trying to escape but Garcilazo keeps control of the position.
Garcilazo tries to keep control of the position but Galvao is staying busy.
Garcilazo wants to control the position but Galvao frees himself and scrambles - Garcilazo manages to regain control in side control.
Garcilazo wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy. #T6#
Garcilazo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galvao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garcilazo trying to control the position but Galvao is working away. #SUB2#
Garcilazo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcilazo is trying to control. Galvao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Garcilazo stalling.
Garcilazo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Garcilazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galvao holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcilazo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Garcilazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Garcilazo tries to pass.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Garcilazo from controlling successfully.
Galvao pulls Garcilazo in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Garcilazo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galvao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (7) vs (8) Garcilazo#SUB2#
Garcilazo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Galvao passes into half guard.
Galvao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Garcilazo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Galvao escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Galvao! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (10) vs (8) Garcilazo#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Garcilazo is trying to control Galvao's posture but Galvao avoids it.
Galvao taking a breather here.
Garcilazo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Garcilazo being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Garcilazo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao is staying tight to Garcilazo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Garcilazo tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Garcilazo keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcilazo trying to remain calm as Galvao controls from the top position.#T12#
Garcilazo tries to improve position but can't.
Garcilazo sneaks back into half guard.
Well,Galvao is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Garcilazo wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao content to control rather than advance.
Garcilazo trying to control from the bottom.
Garcilazo manages to get to full guard.
Garcilazo is trying to keep Galvao in close.
#T13##SUB2#
Garcilazo working for submissions but it's allowed Galvao to get to half guard.
Garcilazo wants to control but Galvao passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (13) vs (8) Garcilazo
Garcilazo being controlled for a moment.
Garcilazo struggling a bit here.#T14#
Galvao controls the position from side control.
Garcilazo can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcilazo manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcilazo wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Garcilazo regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Ares Galvao is the new featherweight champion! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Me Bro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Power Choker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Choker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Me Bro is fending him off so far but Choker persists. Nope, Me Bro circles away and we're back to standing.
Me Bro is looking to counter the offense by Choker and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Choker moves into the clinch successfully.
Choker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Me Bro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Me Bro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Me Bro (2) vs (0) Choker
Me Bro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Choker controls Me Bro momentarily but Me Bro frees himself.
Choker is pulling down on Me Bro's head to control his posture.
Choker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Bro trying to control but Choker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Choker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Me Bro defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Choker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Me Bro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Me Bro preventing the sweep.
Choker looking to control but Me Bro passes into half guard.
Me Bro is looking to take a break and control but Choker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Me Bro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choker is just riding it out for now. Me Bro eventually gives up the hold.
Me Bro content to control rather than advance.
Me Bro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Me Bro 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.
Me Bro slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Choker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Me Bro pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Me Bro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Me Bro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Me Bro.
Choker is staying active underneath Me Bro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Choker trying to control from the bottom.
Choker wants to get back to full guard but Me Bro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Me Bro (5) vs (0) Choker
Me Bro trying to control the action but Choker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Me Bro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Choker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Me Bro but great work by Choker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Me Bro (5) vs (4) Choker
Me Bro struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Choker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Me Bro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Choker's guard! Nice work there by Me Bro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Me Bro (7) vs (4) Choker#T6#
Me Bro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Me Bro slips nicely into half guard.
Me Bro uses his free foot to push down on Choker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choker. Score +3 for passing guard: Me Bro (10) vs (4) Choker#SUB#
Me Bro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Choker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Me Bro (10) vs (6) Choker
Choker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Me Bro (10) vs (9) Choker#T7##SUB2#
Choker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Me Bro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Choker is trying to get an arm triangle but Me Bro is defending well.
Me Bro is looking for a sweep.
Me Bro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Choker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Choker wants to pass the guard but Me Bro is defending well. #T8#
Me Bro trying to control but Choker postures up.
Me Bro wants to improve his position but Choker is controlling well.
Me Bro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Me Bro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Me Bro.
Me Bro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Me Bro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Choker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Choker trying to control but Me Bro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Me Bro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Choker is defending well. Me Bro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Choker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Me Bro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Me Bro! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Choke Me Harder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Isak Hjelm!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hjelm darts in and clinches Me Harder up against the cage.#TD#
Me Harder tightens his grip and picks Hjelm up, before dumping him to the ground. Hjelm manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Me Harder (2) vs (0) Hjelm
Me Harder trying to control but Hjelm is working from the bottom.
Me Harder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Me Harder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Me Harder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjelm keeping full guard, as Me Harder tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Harder is stalling in the full guard.
Me Harder passes Hjelm's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Me Harder controlling the action here. #SUB#
Me Harder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Me Harder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hjelm defends it well. #T2#
Hjelm is trying to get back to full guard.
Me Harder content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Me Harder is looking for a kimura but Hjelm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Me Harder to get the leverage. #T3#
Me Harder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me Harder wants to control but Hjelm is keeping him busy.
Me Harder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Me Harder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hjelm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Me Harder controlling the action here.#T4#
Me Harder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjelm trying to hold on to Me Harder's head to control him but Me Harder postures up.
#SUB#
Me Harder seems to be looking for submissions.
Me Harder trying to control from half guard but Hjelm is working away.
Me Harder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Me Harder (5) vs (0) Hjelm#T5#
Me Harder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Me Harder fails to move to back control.
Me Harder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hjelm is trying to escape the mount but Me Harder keeps good control and instead manages to take Hjelm's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Me Harder (8) vs (0) Hjelm#SUB#
Me Harder tightening his grip on Hjelm, looking for the choke.
Hjelm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Me Harder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Me Harder struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Me Harder is looking for the choke from the back position but Hjelm is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Me Harder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hjelm defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Me Harder working for a choke but Hjelm is defending well.
I really don't envy Hjelm right now.
#T8##SUB#
Me Harder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hjelm has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Me Harder is riding his opponent, not letting Hjelm buck him off. #SUB#
Me Harder 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, Hjelm has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T9#
Me Harder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Me Harder is working for a rear naked choke. Hjelm is not defending it well and Me Harder has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hjelm refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hjelm's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Choke Me Harder! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; King Of Bjs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bjj SparBot!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Of Bjs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Of Bjs (4) vs (0) SparBot
Of Bjs just content to control the position.
SparBot tries to bench press Of Bjs off him but Of Bjs keeps the position. #SUB#
Of Bjs tries for a kimura but SparBot is defending well.
Of Bjs working away.
Of Bjs controlling the position.
Of Bjs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SparBot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Of Bjs is trying to work for a kimura but SparBot is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Of Bjs seems to be looking for submissions.
SparBot tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Of Bjs has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Of Bjs (7) vs (0) SparBot
SparBot tries to lock up and control but Of Bjs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Of Bjs is looking to work his way around to SparBot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Of Bjs controlling from mount. #T2#
SparBot is squirming around, avoiding Of Bjs's attempts to control the action.
SparBot working to try and regain half guard.
SparBot stops Of Bjs from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
SparBot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SparBot is squirming around, avoiding Of Bjs's attempts to control the action.
SparBot tries to lock up and control but Of Bjs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
SparBot is trying desperately to improve position.
SparBot keeps trying to improve his position.
Of Bjs content just to control the position here.
SparBot can't escape the position.
SparBot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Bjs (7) vs (2) SparBot
Of Bjs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Of Bjs keeping moving, preventing SparBot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Of Bjs is looking for a triangle but SparBot pushes his legs off easily.
SparBot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Bjs is keeping the position for now.
Of Bjs pulls SparBot in close to his closed guard and prevents SparBot from doing any damage or advancing position.
SparBot is pushing down on Of Bjs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Of Bjs is fighting to maintain full guard but SparBot has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Of Bjs won't allow SparBot to pass to mount.
Of Bjs is not content to let SparBot control the position.
SparBot is looking to stall here but Of Bjs recovers full guard.
Of Bjs keeping moving, preventing SparBot from controlling successfully.
Of Bjs has his hands on SparBot's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Of Bjs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
SparBot looking to pass the guard.
SparBot trying to control but Of Bjs is working from the bottom.
Of Bjs has control of SparBot's left arm, preventing SparBot from doing any damage.
SparBot wants to control from the top but Of Bjs keeps moving. #SUB2#
SparBot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Of Bjs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Of Bjs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Bjs (9) vs (2) SparBot#T7#
SparBot seems keen to control Of Bjs's posture.
Of Bjs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Of Bjs wants to control from the top but SparBot keeps moving. #T8#
SparBot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
SparBot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Of Bjs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
SparBot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Of Bjs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Bjs controlling from the top position. #T9#
Of Bjs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
SparBot wants to sweep but no luck.
Of Bjs controlling from the top position.
SparBot wants to sweep here but Of Bjs controlling him for the moment.
Of Bjs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Of Bjs (12) vs (2) SparBot
Of Bjs taking a breather here. #T10##SUB#
Of Bjs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Of Bjs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Of Bjs just content to control the position.
SparBot is looking for a sweep.
Of Bjs slows the pace down. #T11#
SparBot is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Of Bjs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
SparBot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Of Bjs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Of Bjs (12) vs (6) SparBot#SUB2#
SparBot is persistently looking for the submission but Of Bjs is defending it well.
Of Bjs just trying to survive but SparBot is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Of Bjs is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
SparBot is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Of Bjs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Of Bjs for a finish.
Of Bjs tries to roll but SparBot sticks to his back.
Of Bjs looking very determined here, making life difficult for SparBot.
SparBot 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.
SparBot gets his hands free as Of Bjs looks to control. #T13##SUB2#
SparBot looking for the choke but no joy.
SparBot is controlling the position but Of Bjs somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Of Bjs is looking for a sweep. SparBot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
SparBot is pressing down on Of Bjs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Of Bjs is holding on for now.
Of Bjs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Of Bjs wants to get back to full guard.
SparBot is just content to waste time from the top position. Of Bjs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
SparBot wants to pass the guard but Of Bjs is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SparBot is pushing down on Of Bjs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Of Bjs is fighting to maintain full guard but SparBot has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Of Bjs takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dey Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Kowalski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lewis (0) vs (2) Kowalski
Lewis tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kowalski stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position.
Kowalski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski passes into half guard.
Kowalski controlling the pace. #T1#
Kowalski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (0) vs (5) Kowalski#SUB2#
Kowalski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Kowalski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Kowalski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis wants to control but Kowalski postures up.#SUB2#
Kowalski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kowalski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lewis's legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Kowalski stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowalski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lewis (0) vs (7) Kowalski
Kowalski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kowalski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Kowalski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Lewis is trying to escape the position but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Lewis prevents Kowalski from improving position.
Kowalski controlling the position.
Kowalski working away.
Kowalski takes a little break here. Lewis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kowalski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lewis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kowalski is staying tight to Lewis's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4##SUB2#
Kowalski tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Kowalski just content to control the position.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kowalski tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Kowalski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lewis (0) vs (9) Kowalski
Kowalski controlling from mount. #T5##SUB2#
Kowalski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lewis turns into him and now he's in Kowalski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (9) Kowalski
Kowalski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (11) Kowalski
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kowalski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (14) Kowalski
Kowalski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6##SUB2#
Kowalski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kowalski controlling his opponent.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kowalski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kowalski has hold of Lewis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lewis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T7#
Lewis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kowalski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kowalski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kowalski wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Kowalski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (17) Kowalski
Lewis regains half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Kowalski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kowalski is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kowalski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (20) Kowalski#T9##SUB2#
Kowalski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kowalski controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Kowalski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Kowalski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lewis is letting Kowalski control him for a moment. #T10##SUB2#
Kowalski is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well. #SUB2#
Kowalski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowalski but great work by Lewis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (6) vs (20) Kowalski
Kowalski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Kowalski is in trouble now - Lewis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (9) vs (20) Kowalski
Kowalski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis tries to push Kowalski's head away but Kowalski is holding on tight.
Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kowalski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Kowalski wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Kowalski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lewis is keen to just control but Kowalski is a slippery customer.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Lewis is thwarting Kowalski's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Kowalski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowalski pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalski wins on points by 20 to 9.
Peter Kowalski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Doobie Garcilazo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bones Jones!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcilazo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcilazo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones. #TD2#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Garcilazo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Garcilazo defends easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Garcilazo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcilazo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcilazo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Garcilazo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Garcilazo from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position but Garcilazo postures up.
Garcilazo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcilazo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jones controlling Garcilazo's posture. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Garcilazo defends it easily.
Garcilazo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garcilazo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The MMA Tycoon Investment Bank (Grappling) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Garcilazo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcilazo has Jones in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcilazo (0) vs (2) Jones
Garcilazo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcilazo (2) vs (2) Jones#T3#
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Garcilazo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcilazo (5) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Garcilazo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Garcilazo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Garcilazo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Garcilazo tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #SUB#
Garcilazo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcilazo is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcilazo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcilazo (7) vs (2) Jones#T5#
Garcilazo avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garcilazo is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is staying active underneath Garcilazo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcilazo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Garcilazo is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcilazo trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones wants to improve his position but Garcilazo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Garcilazo is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Garcilazo is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to improve his position but Garcilazo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Garcilazo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Garcilazo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Garcilazo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Doobie Garcilazo! |
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