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CWC 265 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Timmermans closes the distance and pushes Tetsuo back into the cage.
Timmermans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tetsuo smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Timmermans forces Tetsuo back against the cage and clinches.
Timmermans tries to pull guard but Tetsuo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tetsuo wants a takedown.
#TD#
Timmermans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Timmermans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Timmermans controls Tetsuo momentarily but Tetsuo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Timmermans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tetsuo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Tetsuo stalling.
Timmermans's coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility 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.
Timmermans keeping control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Timmermans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tetsuo controlling the pace. #T3#
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
Timmermans is trying is best to control the position here.
Tetsuo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.#T4#
Tetsuo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Timmermans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timmermans trying to control but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg. #T5#
Timmermans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Timmermans gets back to full guard.
Timmermans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tetsuo is now in half guard. #T6#
Tetsuo prevents Timmermans from improving his position.
Timmermans moves into full guard.
Tetsuo won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timmermans 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.#T7#
Timmermans wants to improve his position but instead Tetsuo has moved into half guard.
Timmermans tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Timmermans is positioning himself well to prevent Tetsuo advancing to mount.
Timmermans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Still in half guard, Tetsuo seems content to control.
Tetsuo is thwarting Timmermans's attempts to control the position.
Tetsuo prevents Timmermans from improving his position.#T9#
Timmermans is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard.
Timmermans wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetsuo in particular looking to stall.
Timmermans wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
#T10#
Timmermans is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmermans gets full guard.
Tetsuo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Timmermans being controlled here, momentarily.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Tetsuo tries to pass.
Timmermans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Tetsuo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
Tetsuo is stalling in the full guard.
Timmermans is pulling down on Tetsuo's head to control his posture. #T14#
Timmermans is trying to hold Tetsuo in close to prevent damage but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Tetsuo trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Timmermans gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Timmermans takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Casper Timmermans managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jurgen Tetsuo had this to say: 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Andreev pushes Merel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Merel is trying to trip Andreev. He has hold of a leg but Andreev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merel persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Merel
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
My spies in Handsome Boy Modeling School inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Andreev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Merel
Merel controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB2#
Merel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Merel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Merel is controlling Andreev's posture.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreev has Merel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (4) Merel
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (4) Merel
Merel keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev advances to half guard.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Merel is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Andreev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Merel
Andreev prevents Merel from getting the reversal.
Andreev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Merel gets back to half guard.
Andreev moves into full mount! Merel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (4) Merel
Merel tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.
Merel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (10) vs (6) Merel#T4#
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (9) Merel
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Merel wants to take a breather but Andreev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Merel. #SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Merel 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.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Merel wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (12) Merel#SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Andreev is defending well.
Andreev tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andreev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Andreev is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #T7#
Merel content to stall in guard here.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andreev has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Merel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Andreev has tightened it up now! Merel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Nickal has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Nickal
Gracie just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Nickal is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal gets back to half guard.#T1#
Nickal trying to control here.
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickal is not content to let Gracie control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Nickal does a handstand and catches Gracie in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Nickal on top - Gracie is already out from the submission! Nickal gives Gracie's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 28 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Schultz 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: Schultz (2) vs (0) Huang
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.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is concentrating on defense, preventing Schultz from advancing position. #T1#
Huang wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz'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.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huang wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huang 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.#T2#
Huang trying to control here.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Huang trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
#T3#
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Schultz controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Schultz.#T5#
Huang tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Huang trying to control here.
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Huang controlling the position.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schultz stands and throws Huang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (0) Huang#T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Huang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Schultz tries to advance to mount but Huang denies him.
Schultz takes a little break here. Huang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schultz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (7) vs (0) Huang
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Schultz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Huang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Huang is looking to improve his position.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schultz.#SUB#
Schultz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huang is just riding it out for now. Schultz eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz stalling. #T13##T14#
Schultz is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Silva controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hell misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Priest counters with a single leg into guard. Hell didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Priest is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (5) Priest
Hell is letting Priest control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Priest working away.
Priest slows the pace down.
Hell tries to improve position but can't.
Priest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hell's legs.
Priest controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hell looks to move to half guard but instead Priest has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (0) vs (7) Priest#T2#
Priest controlling from mount.
Hell prevents Priest from taking his back.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hell regains half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Hell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest stalling. #T4#
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Hell gets full guard.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Priest stacks Hell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (10) Priest
Hell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Priest 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.
Hell wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Hell won't allow Priest to pass to mount. #T6#
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest prevents Hell from improving his position.
Hell trying to control from the bottom.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Hell defends it.
Priest wants to take a breather but Hell is having none of it.
Priest controlling the pace. #T7#
Hell is not content to let Priest control the position.
Hell keeping control of the position.
Priest is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now. #T8#
Hell gets back to full guard.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Priest wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hell has an active guard here but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Hell is not content to let Priest control the position.#SUB#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Hell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (13) Priest
Priest controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Priest takes Hell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hell is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (16) Priest
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest trying to control.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Hell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest is trying to stick to Hell's back but Hell is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (16) Priest
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is trying to control the position but Hell postures up.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Hell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest is trying to keep Hell in close.
Hell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is pulling down on Hell's head. It's preventing any offense from Hell, at least for the moment.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there. #T14#
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hell trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 10 wins and 7 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Esteves tries for a takedown but Augustus circles away easily#CL2#
and Augustus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Augustus . #TD2#
Augustus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Augustus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.
Augustus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Augustus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Augustus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (0) vs (4) Augustus
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Esteves holds on for dear life.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Augustus has a good base and remains in mount.
Augustus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Augustus 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.
Esteves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (4) Augustus
Esteves trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving. #T2#
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Augustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (6) Augustus #SUB#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Augustus defends easily.
Augustus stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Augustus has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (9) Augustus
Esteves is letting Augustus control him for a moment.
Esteves struggling a bit here.
Esteves tries to buck Augustus off but Augustus is having none of it.#T3#
Augustus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Esteves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Augustus is very close to passing his half guard.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Augustus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Augustus 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Augustus 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (6) vs (9) Augustus
Augustus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Esteves.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Esteves'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.
Augustus trying to control the position but Esteves manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves wants to control but Augustus manages to buck him off and is now in Esteves's guard! Nice work there by Augustus ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (6) vs (11) Augustus #SUB#
Augustus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Esteves is controlling Augustus 's posture.
Esteves is trying to keep Augustus in close.
Esteves wants to control but Augustus passes easily into half guard.
Augustus controlling the action here.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (6) vs (14) Augustus
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Esteves tries to control the position but Augustus now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (6) vs (17) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Esteves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Augustus is trying to stick to Esteves's back but Esteves is turning into Augustus . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Augustus 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esteves. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (8) vs (17) Augustus
Augustus is pulling down on Esteves's head. It's preventing any offense from Esteves, at least for the moment.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.#T7#
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Augustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (8) vs (19) Augustus
Augustus slips nicely into half guard.
Esteves is looking to control Augustus 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?
Esteves has his hands clasped together around Augustus 's back. He's all about the action.#T8##SUB#
Esteves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augustus controlling the action here.
Augustus prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Esteves trying to control but Augustus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Augustus is controlling well.
Augustus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
Esteves controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself.
Esteves 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.
Esteves working a defensive guard but Augustus manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (22) Augustus
Augustus controls the position.
Esteves is looking to regain half guard here but Augustus keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Esteves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Esteves defends it.
Esteves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Augustus jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (25) Augustus
Esteves is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Esteves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (10) vs (25) Augustus
Augustus is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Augustus defending well.
Esteves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Augustus is trying is best to control the position here.
Esteves is pressing down on Augustus 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Augustus is holding on for now.
Augustus is holding on to half guard well.
Esteves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (13) vs (25) Augustus
Augustus working to try and regain half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Esteves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Augustus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Augustus ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (13) vs (27) Augustus
Augustus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Esteves looking to control.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Augustus is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Augustus passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (13) vs (30) Augustus #T13#
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.
Augustus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Esteves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esteves trying to remain calm as Augustus controls from the top position.
Augustus 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Esteves wants to control but Augustus postures up.
Augustus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Esteves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face as Augustus controls the position.
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Augustus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus wins on points by 30 to 13.
DJ Augustus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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