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CACC 244 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Vito Scaletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sailcirc shoots in looking for a takedown. Scaletta tries to sprawl out of it but Sailcirc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scaletta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scaletta stuffs the takedown.
Sailcirc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scaletta defends well and Sailcirc ends up having to push Scaletta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vito Scaletta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Sailcirc shoots in but no luck this time.
Sailcirc tries for a takedown but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Scaletta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scaletta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sailcirc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scaletta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scaletta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scaletta gets underhooks to prevent Sailcirc's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Scaletta pulls Sailcirc into guard.
Scaletta working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Scaletta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sailcirc trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Sailcirc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving. #SUB#
Scaletta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sailcirc seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Scaletta keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Scaletta looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sailcirc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sailcirc passes into half guard.
Scaletta won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
Scaletta moves into full guard.
Sailcirc is stalling in the full guard.
Scaletta pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Scaletta looking to control.
#T4#
Sailcirc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc content to stall in guard here.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Scaletta is keeping the position.
Scaletta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scaletta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Scaletta keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Scaletta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sailcirc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sailcirc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Scaletta has his foot on Sailcirc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sailcirc works his way back into a safe position though.
Scaletta being controlled here, momentarily.
Scaletta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Scaletta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sailcirc content to stall in guard here.
Scaletta trying to control the position.
#T6#
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Scaletta keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (0) vs (3) Sailcirc
Scaletta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta tries to bench press Sailcirc off him but Sailcirc keeps the position. #T7#
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Scaletta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Scaletta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sailcirc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scaletta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scaletta wants to control but Sailcirc postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep.
Sailcirc staying calm.
Scaletta is not content to let Sailcirc control the position. #T8#
Sailcirc advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scaletta (0) vs (5) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to control the pace but Scaletta is squirming around nicely.
Scaletta 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: Scaletta (2) vs (5) Sailcirc
Scaletta trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Scaletta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Scaletta's head. It's preventing any offense from Scaletta, at least for the moment.#T9##SUB#
Scaletta drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Scaletta seems to have locked his on tight now - Sailcirc screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Scaletta, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Yung
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to control Yung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Yung trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #SUB2#
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Yung
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yung controlling from mount.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.#T1#
Yung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to control but Yung postures up.
#SUB2#
Yung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Yung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Yung eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is pressing down on Yung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pulling down on Yung's head. It's preventing any offense from Yung, at least for the moment.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Yung is proving a slippery customer.
Yung wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #T3#
Yung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yung is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yung is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yung is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yung to get the leverage.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Yung prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T4#
Yung is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yung wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Yung has control of the leg.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yung advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (5) Yung
Yung pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Yung told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez won't allow Yung to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Yung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yung manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Yung's guard.
Yung working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.#T6#
Yung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (7) Yung#SUB2#
Yung has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yung's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez pushing down on Yung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yung is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (7) Yung#SUB#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yung is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it. #T8#
Yung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yung wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Yung trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control for a moment but Yung uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Yung is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Yung is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Yung is defending the position. #T9#
Yung moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yung's guard.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (10) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Yung is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez tries to control but Yung wriggling away.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Yung is squirming around nicely.
Yung is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Yung to get half guard.
#T11#
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
Yung trying to control here.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Yung defending well.
Yung works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Sanchez pushes down on Yung's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez 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.
Yung wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yung keeps working.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (13) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez tries to control but Yung wriggling away. #T13#
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Yung to get half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Yung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Yung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Yung looking for a sweep. Not yet Yung, not yet.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Yung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (13) vs (9) Yung
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yung manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (15) vs (9) Yung
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yung holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Jesus Sanchez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ohanian has Dick up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ohanian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ohanian manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ohanian (4) vs (0) Dick
Dick is looking to reverse the position.
Ohanian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ohanian wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dick! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ohanian (6) vs (0) Dick
Dick can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ohanian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dick is just holding on here. Ohanian manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (9) vs (0) Dick
You can see the frustration on Dick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ohanian keeps control of the position easily here as Dick tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ohanian's arms. #T2#
Dick can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ohanian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dick for a finish.
Ohanian avoiding Dick 's attempts to control his hands.
Ohanian has the hooks in. Dick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Dick is trying to defend against the choke here but Ohanian has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ohanian Tightens the hold and Dick taps out furiously! Ohanian displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alen Ohanian!
During a confident post fight interview, Alen Ohanian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Tatu Kurri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Buddy Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnett drives through and clinches with Kurri against the cage.
#TD#
Barnett is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kurri is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barnett to the mat. Barnett regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett keeping full guard, as Kurri tries to pass.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnett 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.
Barnett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Kurri 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.
Barnett is staying active underneath Kurri, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kurri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnett wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Kurri is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura but Barnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurri to get the leverage.
Kurri trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away. #SUB#
Kurri is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurri is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Barnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4##SUB#
Kurri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kurri (2) vs (4) Barnett
Kurri tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Kurri wants to control but Barnett postures up.
You can see the frustration on Kurri's face as Barnett controls the position.
Kurri is looking for a sweep.
Kurri is working hard here to advance position.
Kurri has one of Barnett's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kurri is letting Barnett control him for a moment.
Kurri regains half guard.#T6#
Kurri wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Kurri manages to get to full guard.
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kurri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Kurri.
Barnett postures up.
Kurri is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kurri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8##SUB#
Kurri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
Kurri trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kurri working for submissions but it's allowed Barnett to get to half guard.
Kurri tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barnett has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (2) vs (7) Barnett
Kurri can't escape the position.
#T9#
Kurri gets back to half guard.
Kurri gets full guard.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (4) vs (7) Barnett
Kurri advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (7) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurri laying and praying for a moment but Barnett takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Kurri is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
#T10#
Barnett tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura but Barnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurri to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura here.
Kurri is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Kurri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11##SUB#
Kurri seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett gets full guard.
Kurri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kurri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kurri (7) vs (11) Barnett
A lull in the action here as Barnett stalls from top position.#T12#
Kurri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett controls the position.
Kurri is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kurri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurri is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
The referee asks Barnett politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnett prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnett 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.
Kurri is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it.
Barnett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kurri sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kurri actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Kurri is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurri tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barnett has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (7) vs (14) Barnett
Kurri is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett wins on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath Buddy Barnett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tatu Kurri spoke after the fight, saying 'ggwp'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Augustus
Augustus tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Hell wants to advance to full mount but Augustus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hell trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hell pushes down on Augustus 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hell trying to mount his opponent but Augustus defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hell is working for a kimura but Augustus is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Augustus is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Augustus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Hell is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
Augustus is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augustus sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Hell trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
Hell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Hell is pressing down on Augustus 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Augustus is holding on for now. #T3#
Augustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but Augustus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hell to get the leverage.
Hell trying to control from half guard but Augustus is working away.
Augustus 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.
Hell trying to advance position but Augustus counters by regaining guard.
Hell wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hell passes into half guard.
Hell trying to pass the guard but Augustus defending well. #SUB#
Hell is working for a kimura here but Augustus manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hell's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Augustus
Hell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augustus defends it easily.#T5#
Augustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full 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.#SUB#
Hell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Augustus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (5) Augustus
You can see the frustration on Hell's face as Augustus controls the position. #T6#
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell is not content to let Augustus control the position.
Augustus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Augustus trying to control the position but Hell is working away. #T7#
Hell tries to buck Augustus off but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working. #SUB2#
Augustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Augustus but great work by Hell. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (6) vs (5) Augustus
Hell advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (8) vs (5) Augustus #T8##SUB#
Hell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Augustus has worked his arm free - good work by Augustus !
#SUB#
Hell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Augustus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Augustus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (10) vs (5) Augustus
Augustus is squirming around, avoiding Hell's attempts to control the action.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Hell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell wants to control the pace but Augustus is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Hell tries to take his opponent's back but Augustus turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (10) vs (7) Augustus
Hell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hell is looking for a triangle here but Augustus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (10) vs (10) Augustus
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Augustus keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Hell is not content to let Augustus control the position.
Augustus controlling the position. #T11#
Hell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Augustus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell is trying to control Augustus 's posture but Augustus avoids it. #T12#
Hell being controlled for a moment.
Hell wants to control but Augustus postures up.
Hell sneaks back into half guard.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Hell is looking for a sweep. Augustus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hell wants to get back to full guard but Augustus has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (10) vs (13) Augustus
Augustus controlling from the full mount.
Augustus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hell (10) vs (16) Augustus
Augustus controlling well, preventing Hell from escaping the position.
#T14#
Hell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus wins on points by 16 to 10.
In his post fight interview, DJ Augustus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Timmermans has closed the distance and engaged Declan in a clinch.
#TD2#
Timmermans gets control of Declan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timmermans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timmermans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Declan 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.
Declan'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.#T1#
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timmermans's guard.
Declan 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.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmermans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
Timmermans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Declan.#T2#
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timmermans for as long as he can get away with.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Declan is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Timmermans defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Timmermans is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan controlling the action here.
Timmermans 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.#T4#
Timmermans manages to get to full guard.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Timmermans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan 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.
Timmermans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans preventing the sweep. #T6#
Timmermans passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Timmermans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Timmermans seems content to control.
Declan wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Timmermans stalling.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans wants to pass to mount but Declan is defending the position.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Declan trying to control but Timmermans postures up.
Declan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan.
Timmermans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Declan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timmermans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan is pushing down on Timmermans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timmermans is fighting to maintain full guard but Declan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg. #T9#
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Timmermans is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Timmermans avoid being mounted?
Timmermans is in trouble now - Declan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan trying to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10##SUB#
Declan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Timmermans is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (5) vs (4) Timmermans
Timmermans 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.
Declan is adopting a defensive guard.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmermans's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Declan is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up.
Declan wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Declan wants to control the position but Timmermans says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Timmermans trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Declan controlling the position.#T12#
Declan looking to control.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Timmermans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Timmermans seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
Declan is holding on to half guard well.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Timmermans is looking for a kimura here.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan is concentrating on defense, preventing Timmermans from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Declan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Timmermans trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom. #T14#
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Declan wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Timmermans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Declan 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: Declan (7) vs (4) Timmermans
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Diesel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel gets full guard.
Jones trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel 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.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Jones wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Jones is stalling here. Diesel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diesel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Jones
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones gets back to half guard.#T4#
Jones wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones 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.#SUB2#
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (2) Jones
Diesel trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T5#
Diesel controlling from side mount.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel taking a breather here.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Jones is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Diesel working away.#T7#
Jones is not content to let Diesel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Jones trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.#T8#
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Diesel passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard. #T12#
Jones tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Jones
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (4) Jones
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Diesel trying to control the position.
Jones passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 7 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Shifter
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter managing to control the position. #T1#
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ty'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.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shifter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ty has Shifter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (2) Shifter
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter postures up.
#T3#
Shifter trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Ty wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5##SUB#
Ty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ty working a defensive guard here.
Shifter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Ty trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Ty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (2) Shifter
Ty forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Ty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shifter is looking to control Ty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Ty stalling. #T8#
Ty is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Ty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is trying to control but Ty manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (7) vs (2) Shifter
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
Shifter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shifter tries to hold on but Ty postures up.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Ty prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (10) vs (2) Shifter
Ty keeps control of the position as Shifter tries to break free.
Ty controlling from the back.
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.
Shifter trying to control the action but Ty just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Good control from Ty.
I really don't envy Shifter right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Shifter tries to roll but Ty sticks to his back.
What can Shifter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shifter trying to control the hands but Ty breaks the grip.
Ty biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Will Ty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Ty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ty has got his arm under Shifter's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Shifter has spun round into Ty's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (10) vs (4) Shifter
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Claudio Ty, 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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