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CWC 251 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Stenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredrik Stenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.#CL#
Stenberg rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Stenberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Stenberg is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Stenberg prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Stenberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Stenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez is pushing down on Stenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet. #T5#
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Stenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stenberg stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Stenberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (10) vs (2) Sanchez
I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
Sanchez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stenberg.
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stenberg controls the position.#T7#
Stenberg is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Stenberg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.
Stenberg is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Stenberg content just to control the position here.
Stenberg trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stenberg is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Stenberg not doing much here.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Stenberg not doing much here.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg 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.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
#T10#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez 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: Stenberg (10) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #T11#
Stenberg controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (10) vs (7) Sanchez
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg looking to control.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Stenberg gets full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stark pulls guard.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OMalley passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OMalley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing that OMalley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
OMalley 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.
OMalley is stalling here. Stark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! OMalley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OMalley (0) vs (4) Stark
OMalley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
OMalley gets back to full guard.
OMalley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley pulls Stark in close to his closed guard and prevents Stark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard. #T3#
OMalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Stark
OMalley won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
OMalley trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark controlling the position.
Stark wants to control but OMalley passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OMalley to get the leverage. #SUB#
OMalley 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.
Stark wants to improve his position but OMalley is controlling well.
#T4#
OMalley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OMalley prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
OMalley controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OMalley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Stark keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but OMalley defends easily.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OMalley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
OMalley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OMalley has Stark in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (6) Stark#T6#
OMalley can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OMalley wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.#T7#
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
OMalley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stark's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OMalley (6) vs (6) Stark#SUB#
OMalley working for the choke.
OMalley wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.#T8##SUB#
OMalley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
OMalley working for a choke but Stark is defending well. #SUB#
OMalley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stark for a finish. #SUB#
Stark showing good submission defense here.
OMalley has the hooks in. Stark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stark turns into OMalley and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (6) vs (8) Stark#T9#
OMalley working a defensive guard but Stark passes into half guard.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley gets full guard.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
OMalley trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment. #T10#
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
OMalley pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB#
OMalley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OMalley is trying to keep Stark in close.
#SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OMalley controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
OMalley is controlling Stark's posture.#T12#
Stark wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
OMalley pulls Stark in to control the position.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
OMalley gets full guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OMalley looking to control.
Stark trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OMalley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has OMalley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (8) vs (8) Stark#T14#
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OMalley 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.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OMalley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OMalley looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (8) vs (10) Stark
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark wins on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious Brandon Stark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azaryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Azaryan drives through and clinches with Scaletta against the cage.
Scaletta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azaryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scaletta is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaletta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Scaletta pulls Azaryan into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scaletta working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
Scaletta trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Scaletta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azaryan won't allow Scaletta to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for a guillotine here but Azaryan defends easily.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Scaletta is retaining full guard.
Scaletta is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scaletta seems keen to control Azaryan's posture.#SUB2#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scaletta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Scaletta's legs - danger averted.
Scaletta controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Scaletta is looking for a triangle here but Azaryan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (3) vs (0) Scaletta
You can see the frustration on Scaletta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
Scaletta is trying to improve his position.
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
Scaletta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Azaryan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (6) vs (0) Scaletta
Azaryan trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta is looking to regain half guard here but Azaryan keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Azaryan advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta tries to hold on but Azaryan postures up.
Scaletta is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Scaletta tries to hold on but Azaryan pushes him away.
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape.
Azaryan controlling his opponent.
Azaryan avoids the attempt from Scaletta to control.
Scaletta is desperately trying to improve his position but Azaryan has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Azaryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azaryan trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Azaryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scaletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
Scaletta is doing well to control the position and prevent Azaryan from advancing to side control.
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Scaletta is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Scaletta is in trouble now - Azaryan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (11) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta is trying desperately to improve position.
Azaryan looking to control but Scaletta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azaryan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Scaletta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scaletta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scaletta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan tries to control but Scaletta wriggling away.
Scaletta wants to control but Azaryan is having none of it.#T11#
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount.
Azaryan trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Scaletta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azaryan wants to control the pace but Scaletta is squirming around nicely.
Scaletta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Azaryan looking to control but Scaletta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scaletta tries to improve his position but instead Azaryan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (14) vs (0) Scaletta
Azaryan trying to control.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Scaletta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Azaryan is looking to control Scaletta but Scaletta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Scaletta trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Scaletta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Azaryan is staying active.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Azaryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Artur Azaryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Minasian closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Minasian pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Minasian on that attempt. #CL#
Minasian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee has hold of one of Minasian's legs. Minasian is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Minasian has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #T1#
Minasian pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian is trying to keep Lee in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian controlling the position.
Minasian wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (5) Lee
Minasian tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Minasian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minasian is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.#T4#
Minasian wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.
Lee won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #SUB#
Lee looking to improve position, pressing down on Minasian's thigh with his hand. Minasian seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lee paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lee's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Minasian picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tigran Minasian!
Tigran Minasian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Guido Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Arias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Arias
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arias tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turturro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (6) Arias
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Turturro tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Arias is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Arias wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.
My spies in Dragon Broken Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (9) Arias
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro wants to control but Arias is having none of it.#T4#
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arias controlling from mount.
Arias looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Arias tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Arias controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Turturro's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (12) Arias#T5##SUB2#
Arias looking to break Turturro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turturro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Arias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a rear naked choke. Turturro is not defending it well and Arias has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Turturro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Turturro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
A victorious George Arias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taison is looking for a takedown.
Taison looking for a takedown.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai jumps guard but Taison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrizinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Taison successfully pulls guard.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taison keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Taison
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Taison controlling him for the moment.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Taison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai is trying to keep Taison in close.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taison pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Taison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Taison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.#T2#
Chai is trying to control the position but Taison postures up. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taison defends well.
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Taison in close to prevent any damage.
Taison preventing the sweep. #T3#
Chai controlling Taison's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taison 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.
Taison looking to pass the guard.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Taison
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taison is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Taison pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Taison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Taison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Taison
Taison preventing the sweep.
Chai seems keen to control Taison's posture.
Taison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Taison won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has his hands on Taison's head, controlling the position.
Taison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Taison preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai is trying to control the position but Taison postures up.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Taison
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Taison looking for a sweep. Not yet Taison, not yet. #T7#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taison 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.
Taison looking to control.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Taison
Chai works to advance to full mount. Taison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (4) Taison#T8#
Chai fails to move to back control.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taison is working to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai trying to control but Taison is having none of it. #T9#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taison has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chai looking to control but Taison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taison has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (4) Taison
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Taison is staying busy.#T10#
Taison can't escape the position.
Taison just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai keeps control of the position as Taison tries to break free.
What can Taison do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Taison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai gets his hands free as Taison looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Taison is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Taison showing good submission defense here.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Taison is staying busy.
Taison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Taison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai controlling the pace.
Taison tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Taison won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (4) Taison
Taison is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai wants to control the pace but Taison is squirming around nicely.
Taison is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Chai wants to control the pace but Taison is squirming around nicely.
Taison tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Taison tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (18) vs (4) Taison
What can Taison do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai is trying to stick to Taison's back but Taison is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (18) vs (6) Taison
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (6) Taison
Taison pulls Chai in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
A relieved looking Rodrizinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dravezesdi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Dravezesdi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savkov is tightening it up a little... Dravezesdi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dravezesdi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dravezesdi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Savkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Savkov! |
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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mondragon won't allow Rock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Rock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rock is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Rock is defending well.
Rock is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T2#
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rock (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Rock is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Rock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rock keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Rock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Rock is looking for the choke from the back position but Mondragon is controlling his hands well.
Rock is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Rock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon postures up.
#T4#
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (5) Mondragon
Rock regains half guard.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (8) Mondragon#T6#
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon slows the pace down.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rock (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Rock is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon prevents Rock from getting the reversal.
Rock wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Mondragon looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rock is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Rock regains half guard.#T9#
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Rock is in trouble now - Mondragon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (13) Mondragon
Rock stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mondragon prevents Rock from getting the reversal.#T10#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Rock wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Mondragon trying to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Rock is squirming around nicely.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Rock to control.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rock stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rock regains half guard.#T14#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
Rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rock there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (16) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Read dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Read
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Read manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Read
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Read managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T1#
Read seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Read is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Bear Jew's social club inform us that Read has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Read has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Read trying to control the position.
#T4#
Read is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5##SUB2#
Read throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hunt uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Read
Read being controlled for a moment.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Read is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Read is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Read tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Read prevents Hunt from improving position.
Read manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Read keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Read is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Read is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Read avoid being mounted?
Read moves into full guard.
Read controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
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.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB2#
Read had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Read looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Hunt advances to half guard.
Read trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Read is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Read won't allow it. #T12#
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Read is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Read won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Read trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
#T13#
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Read
Read regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Read is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Read is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Read keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Read has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (6) Read
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hunt is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
After the big win, Paul Hunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Main event
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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 15 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone clinches. #TD#
Simone manages to pull guard.
Simone working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (3) Diaz
Simone being controlled for a moment.
Diaz working away.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simone is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Simone keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Diaz 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.
Simone keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (3) Diaz
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.#T4#
Simone passes into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Diaz wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Simone content to control rather than advance.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Diaz is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.
Diaz is trying to keep Simone in close.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Diaz#T7#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Diaz is pulling down on Simone's head to control his posture.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Simone is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone preventing the sweep. #T11#
Simone wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Simone is controlling the pace.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Simone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (7) vs (5) Diaz#T13#
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Simone from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone fails to move to back control.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Diaz stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T14#
Diaz wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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