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CWC 256 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Torres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Fortier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fortier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Fortier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Fortier gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fortier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortier tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortier after a bit of a struggle.
Fortier wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fortier wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Fortier has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Fortier goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ricco Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Fortier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Fortier
Torres pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Torres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres stays in close to Fortier's body and controls the position.
Torres'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.#T3##SUB2#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Fortier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortier manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Fortier's guard. #SUB2#
Fortier working for submissions but it's allowed Torres to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Torres wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fortier looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Torres pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Fortier#SUB#
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Torres tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
Fortier regains half guard.
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Fortier can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fortier trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Torres is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres pushing down on Fortier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fortier dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (5) vs (4) Fortier
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Fortier is proving a slippery customer.
Fortier forces his way into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Fortier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (7) Fortier
Torres tries to reverse the position but Fortier maintains control.#SUB2#
Fortier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Fortier's guard. A big mistake from Fortier there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (7) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fortier has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Torres content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fortier has locked up a guillotine! Fortier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Torres is holding on here and Fortier must be using up a lot of energy. Torres has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fortier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hercules Fortier!
During a confident post fight interview, Hercules Fortier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kilpi as Dominguez shoots in.#TD2#
Kilpi shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Dominguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpi trying to control the pace.
Dominguez is in trouble now - Kilpi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Kilpi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Kilpi isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Kilpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Kilpi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
Dominguez 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.#T2#
Dominguez is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
Kilpi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Dominguez keeping hold of Kilpi's head, controlling as best he can.
Kilpi prevents Dominguez from improving his position.#T4#
Dominguez wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi wants to pass to mount but Dominguez is defending the position.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Dominguez has his hands on Kilpi's head, controlling the position.
Kilpi won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi moves into full mount! Dominguez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (8) Kilpi
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Kilpi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Kilpi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kilpi avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.#T6#
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kilpi being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (8) Kilpi
Dominguez stays in close to Kilpi's body and controls the position.
Kilpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez pushes down on Kilpi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is defending well. #T8#
Dominguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (8) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Dominguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (5) vs (10) Kilpi
Kilpi won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Dominguez is controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Kilpi controlling the action here.
Dominguez controlling the position well. #T10#
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Kilpi is looking to stall here but Dominguez recovers full guard.
Dominguez controls Kilpi momentarily but Kilpi frees himself.
Dominguez controlling the position.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T12#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is pulling down on Kilpi's head to control his posture.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (10) Kilpi
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet. #T13##SUB2#
Kilpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kilpi wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kilpi for as long as he can get away with.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 10 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Jarkko Kilpi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Draco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murhapuro as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Murhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Draco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murhapuro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Draco has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murhapuro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Draco (4) vs (0) Murhapuro
Draco 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Draco's guard. Nice work there by Murhapuro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (4) vs (2) Murhapuro
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro trying to move into half guard but instead Draco has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (6) vs (2) Murhapuro#SUB2#
Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Draco postures up.
Draco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murhapuro trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draco trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Draco wants to pass the guard but Murhapuro is keeping the position.#T2#
Murhapuro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhapuro is looking for a triangle but Draco pushes his legs off easily.
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Draco content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Draco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murhapuro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draco has managed to get both his arms back between Murhapuro's legs - danger averted.
Draco passes Murhapuro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Draco in particular looking to stall.
Draco is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhapuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.
Murhapuro wants to control but Draco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Draco prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Draco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Draco has control of the leg.
Murhapuro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Murhapuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draco stands and throws Murhapuro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (9) vs (2) Murhapuro#T5#
Draco controlling the position.
Draco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Murhapuro tries to bench press Draco off him but Draco keeps the position.
Draco trying to control the position but Murhapuro is working away. #SUB#
Draco tries for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
Murhapuro is trying to improve his position.
Murhapuro is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Draco working away.
Murhapuro is looking to regain half guard here but Draco keeps moving and retains side control.
Murhapuro keeps trying to improve his position.
Draco wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy.
Draco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Draco working away.
Draco trying to control the position but Murhapuro is working away.
Murhapuro struggling a bit here.#T7#
Murhapuro tries to bench press Draco off him but Draco keeps the position.
Murhapuro struggling a bit here.
Draco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Murhapuro tries to buck Draco off but Draco is having none of it.
Draco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Draco is staying tight to Murhapuro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Murhapuro is looking to regain half guard here but Draco keeps moving and retains side control.
Murhapuro is trying to control Draco's posture but Draco avoids it. #T8#
Murhapuro gets back to half guard.
Draco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Draco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Draco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Draco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murhapuro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draco.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murhapuro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9##SUB2#
Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murhapuro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (9) vs (4) Murhapuro
Draco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.#T10#
Draco seems keen to control Murhapuro's posture.#SUB2#
Murhapuro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Draco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Draco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Draco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Draco (13) vs (4) Murhapuro
Murhapuro stops Draco from passing to mount.
Murhapuro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Draco taking a breather here.
Murhapuro manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
Draco not doing much here.
Draco is trying to control. Murhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Draco has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.
Murhapuro wants to control but Draco is keeping busy.
Draco not doing much here.
Draco trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom. #T12#
Draco not doing much here.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Draco has picked Murhapuro up and slammed him! Murhapuro can't keep hold of the triangle and Draco manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (16) vs (4) Murhapuro
Murhapuro is trying to work for a sweep but Draco has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Draco (18) vs (4) Murhapuro
Draco controlling from mount.
Draco tries to control but Murhapuro wriggling away.
Murhapuro tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Murhapuro is squirming around, avoiding Draco's attempts to control the action.
Murhapuro is working to get back to half guard.
Murhapuro prevents Draco from taking his back.
Murhapuro tries to hold on but Draco pushes him away.
Murhapuro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Draco trying to control the pace.
Draco prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draco controlling the pace.
Draco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Devlin Draco gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Blood gets caught napping as El Toro dives in and scores a takedown. Blood manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Blood
Blood keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Blood looking to control.
Blood has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Blood
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.
Blood is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Blood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Blood
Blood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blood wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
Blood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Blood lying in El Toro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. El Toro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Blood taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galtero El Toro!
A very excited looking Galtero El Toro 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pripyat has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Pripyat pulls guard successfully.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gelfen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pripyat to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gelfen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pripyat pulls down on the head and he's put Gelfen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cedric Simard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Simard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva Jr swivels and escapes.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simard sprawls and moves away.
Cedric Simard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simard goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.
Silva Jr feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Simard gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Simard
Silva Jr is looking to control Simard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
#T1#
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simard is working away from the top position though.
Simard stalling. #T2#
Simard prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Simard trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Simard has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Simard
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Silva Jr prevents Simard from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard tries to take his opponent's back but Silva Jr turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (5) Simard#T4#
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr won't allow Simard to sweep him here.
Simard is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Simard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simard keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Silva Jr won't allow Simard to sweep him here.
Simard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Silva Jr stays in close to Simard's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr'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.
Silva Jr postures up.
#T8#
Silva Jr content to stall in guard here.
Simard is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Simard is controlling Silva Jr's posture.#T9#
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Simard wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Simard wants to control the position but Silva Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simard is trying to control but Silva Jr passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (5) Simard
Simard is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Simard's face as Silva Jr controls the position. #T12#
Further stalling from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simard! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (5) Simard
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Simard is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now. #T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Silva Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Simard tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here. #T14#
Silva Jr prevents Simard from getting the reversal.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Simard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Coe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morgan did well to prevent Coe getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Coe sits in half guard.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan controlling the position.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Coe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Coe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coe 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.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Coe sits in half guard. #SUB#
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe content to stall in guard here.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Morgan 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: Coe (2) vs (2) Morgan
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Coe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Coe is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Coe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morgan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan tries to take his opponent's back but Coe turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (5) Morgan
Coe looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (7) Morgan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Coe's legs - danger averted.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (7) Morgan
Coe postures up.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.#SUB2#
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coe defends it easily.#SUB2#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Coe 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.
Coe trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Coe 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. #T6#
Coe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (9) vs (7) Morgan#SUB#
Coe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morgan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coe's guard! Nice work there by Morgan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (9) vs (9) Morgan
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan advances to half guard.
Coe wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Coe is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan prevents Coe from improving his position.#SUB2#
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coe is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Coe is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Coe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coe. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (9) vs (12) Morgan
Morgan moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Coe (9) vs (15) Morgan
Coe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morgan's guard. Nice work there by Coe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (11) vs (15) Morgan
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Coe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morgan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (11) vs (19) Morgan#T10#
Morgan wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Morgan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morgan's guard! Nice work there by Coe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (13) vs (19) Morgan#SUB2#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Coe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morgan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coe has Morgan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (13) vs (21) Morgan
Coe trying to control the position.
#T11#
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe 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: Coe (15) vs (21) Morgan
Coe wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Coe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (18) vs (21) Morgan
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. #SUB#
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12##SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coe wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it. #SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
#T13##SUB#
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Coe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coe.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coe pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Morgan has his foot on Coe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coe works his way back into a safe position though.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Coe preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coe controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 21 to 18.
Richard Morgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hirsch darts in and clinches Lo up against the cage.
Hirsch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Hirsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leandro Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hirsch.#TD#
Lo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Hirsch#SUB2#
Hirsch is persistently looking for the submission but Lo is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Hirsch gets his hands free as Lo looks to control. #SUB2#
Lo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch trying to control momentarily.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Lo buck him off. #T2##SUB2#
Hirsch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lo trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
Lo rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Hirsch is persistently looking for the submission but Lo is defending it well.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Lo pushed the leg off. #T3#
Lo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo holds on to Hirsch as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T4#
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
Hirsch trying to control but Lo is having none of it.
Hirsch fails to advance to Lo's back. #T5#
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Lo prevents Hirsch from taking his back.#T6#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
It looks like Hirsch 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.#T7#
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Lo wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Lo is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T9#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch 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#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Hirsch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirsch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Hirsch controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Lo tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lo (4) vs (7) Hirsch
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Harry Hirsch 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 5 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bok did well to prevent Hozdic getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Bok
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bok trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Bok wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Bok is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bok looking for subs off his back but Hozdic has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Bok#T1#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok is letting Hozdic control him for a moment.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok tries to improve position but can't.
Bok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hozdic has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Bok
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok can't escape the position.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely.
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok 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.#T5#
Hozdic looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic prevents Bok from getting the reversal.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hozdic trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Hozdic prevents Bok from improving his position.
Bok has a hand on Hozdic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hozdic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Bok#T6#
Bok is looking to improve his position but Hozdic isn't that keen on the idea.
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (14) vs (0) Bok
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Bok tries to break free.
Hozdic is trying to stick to Bok's back but Bok is turning into Hozdic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hozdic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (14) vs (2) Bok
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Hozdic 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: Hozdic (16) vs (2) Bok
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Hozdic has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Hozdic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (19) vs (2) Bok
Hozdic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hozdic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok can't escape the position.
#T9#
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic prevents Bok from improving his position.#T10#
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (22) vs (2) Bok
Bok is looking to reverse the position.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T11#
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Hozdic staying calm.
Bok is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Bok tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.#T12#
Bok manages to get back to half guard.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic prevents Bok from improving his position.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Bok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there. #T14#
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (22) vs (4) Bok
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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