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OWGP RD 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 7 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jabbar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jabbar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar wants to get back to full guard.
Jabbar trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
Jabbar trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Jabbar from improving his position.#T2#
MacGowan is pressing down on Jabbar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabbar is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabbar keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Jabbar tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar is doing well to control the position and prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#T4#
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if MacGowan 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.
Jabbar trying to control here.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T5#
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Jabbar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jabbar is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (8) MacGowan
Good control from MacGowan.
Jabbar is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Jabbar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Jabbar looks to control. #T8#
Jabbar is in bad spot here.
Jabbar trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan controls the action.
Jabbar tries to break free.
#T9#
Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan moves into full mount! Jabbar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (11) MacGowan
Jabbar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
MacGowan controlling from mount.
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jabbar has given up his back. Will we see MacGowan going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (14) MacGowan
MacGowan controls the position.
Jabbar turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (14) MacGowan
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
MacGowan 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: Jabbar (2) vs (16) MacGowan
Jabbar is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (2) vs (19) MacGowan
Jabbar is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away.
Jabbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (19) MacGowan#T12##SUB#
Jabbar is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jabbar prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Jabbar trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away. #T13#
Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jabbar from advancing position.
Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Jabbar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jabbar.
Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 19 to 4.
An out of breath Shane MacGowan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge 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.#TD#
Cubbedge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Puto
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
Puto is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Puto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cubbedge doesn't defend quickly enough and Puto has managed to lock this one up! Can Cubbedge escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Puto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cajun Puto!
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Vicini
Sparxx prevents Vicini from improving his position.#SUB#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Vicini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Vicini 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.
Sparxx controlling the action here.#T1#
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparxx wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Sparxx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicini is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx controlling from side mount.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini regains half guard.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Well, if Sparxx 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.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control here.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sparxx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparxx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Vicini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T6#
Vicini 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.
Vicini is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Vicini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (8) vs (4) Vicini
Sparxx is really stuck here.
#T8#
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way!
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
Vicini has good solid back control here.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Vicini to control. #SUB2#
Vicini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sparxx defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Vicini looking to break Sparxx's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sparxx remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vicini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Sparxx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vicini's guard. Nice work there by Sparxx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (4) Vicini#T10#
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (6) Vicini
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (10) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Sparxx tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#T12##SUB2#
Vicini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vicini wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T13#
Vicini just content to control the position.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Vicini working away.#T14#
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Vicini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 10 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos misses with a takedown attempt - Ribbler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribbler fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (0) vs (2) Ribbler
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galanos is controlling Ribbler's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
#T1#
Galanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribbler 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. #T2#
Ribbler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but Galanos denies him.
Galanos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ribbler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Galanos seems a little lost for a moment, as Ribbler dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galanos looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (0) vs (7) Ribbler
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galanos to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (0) vs (10) Ribbler
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Galanos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (10) Ribbler#T4#
Ribbler pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (12) Ribbler#T5#
Galanos wants to control but Ribbler passes easily into half guard.
Galanos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Ribbler 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.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Ribbler is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Ribbler prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Galanos won't allow Ribbler to pass to mount.
Galanos tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.#T7#
Ribbler trying to mount his opponent but Galanos defends it. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Galanos tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ribbler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos is in trouble now - Ribbler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (15) Ribbler
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galanos is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Galanos tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Galanos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ribbler prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.#T10#
Galanos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (2) vs (18) Ribbler
I really don't envy Galanos right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
Galanos is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Galanos can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
Galanos trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler tries to get the hooks in deep but Galanos pushed the leg off. #T12#
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
Galanos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Galanos is trying to break free.
#T13#
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Ribbler is riding his opponent, not letting Galanos buck him off.
Ribbler tries to keep control of the position but Galanos is staying busy.
Galanos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galanos gets back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Galanos is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Ibbe Ribbler 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 4 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hozdic darts in looking for a takedown but Halo gets double underhooks and turns Hozdic into the cage.
Halo with the counter takedown but Hozdic avoids it easily.
Halo looking for a takedown.
Hozdic tries for a takedown but Halo manages to get underhooks.
Halo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hozdic after a bit of a struggle.
Hozdic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo gets underhooks to prevent Hozdic's takedown attempt.
Hozdic looking for a takedown.
Hozdic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hozdic is working for takedown but Halo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Halo is trying to trip Hozdic. He has hold of a leg but Hozdic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Halo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Halo is looking to advance position but Hozdic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (2) Halo
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Halo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Hozdic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Halo
Hozdic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Halo tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo 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.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.
Halo 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 (7) vs (4) Halo
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (7) Halo#SUB2#
Halo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hozdic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hozdic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (9) vs (7) Halo
Halo 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 (9) vs (9) Halo#T3#
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Hozdic is defending the position.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hozdic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo. #T4#
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it. #SUB2#
Halo 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.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hozdic is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Hozdic controlling the position for now.
Halo wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hozdic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard. #T6#
Hozdic pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Halo pushes down on Hozdic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Halo wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hozdic is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Hozdic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T7#
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (9) vs (12) Halo
Hozdic stops Halo from passing to mount.
Halo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hozdic (9) vs (14) Halo#SUB2#
Halo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hozdic turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Halo off and cradles Hozdic's limp body as Halo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Dragan Hozdic was interviewed post fight and said 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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