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CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Finau moves into range and clinches up with Lemieux.#TD2#
Finau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Finau
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Finau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Finau controlling him for the moment.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Finau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finau pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
#T1#
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Finau controlling him for the moment.
Finau slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finau preventing the sweep.
Finau controlling from the top position.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #T2#
Lemieux is trying to hold Finau in close to prevent damage but Finau has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Finau is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finau is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Finau is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau is stalling in the full guard.
Finau looking to pass the guard.
Finau trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Finau postures up.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux is pulling down on Finau's head. It's preventing any offense from Finau, at least for the moment.#T4#
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Finau tries to pass.
Finau keeps trying to improve his position.
Lemieux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Finau
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Finau
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Finau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Finau tries to buck Lemieux off but Lemieux is having none of it.
Finau stops Lemieux from passing to mount.
Finau has one of Lemieux's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lemieux happy to just control the position for now.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Finau is working away. #T8#
Finau is trying to control Lemieux's posture but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau regains half guard.#T9#
Finau trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Finau is defending well.
Finau is trying to control but can't.
Finau is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #T10#
Finau is concentrating on defense, preventing Lemieux from advancing position.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Finau defends it.
Finau is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Finau is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lemieux is staying active.
Finau is controlling Lemieux's trapped leg to prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Finau is a slippery customer.#T11#
Finau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Finau is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Finau is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Finau is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.#T13#
Finau is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau is controlling Lemieux's trapped leg to prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Finau is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Finau manages to get to full guard.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Finau is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Don Lemieux 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Derrick Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Lewis gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Moore misses with a takedown #TD#
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Moore fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (0) Moore
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore is controlling Lewis's posture.
Moore controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LET Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moore working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Lewis has gone for a leg lock! Moore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lewis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (2) Moore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Moore trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Moore sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.#T2#
Moore wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Moore stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (5) Moore#SUB2#
Moore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moore 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.#SUB2#
Moore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis stops Moore from passing to mount. #T4#
Moore wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Moore tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Moore is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (4) vs (5) Moore
Moore is doing well to control the position and prevent Lewis from advancing to side control.
Lewis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (7) vs (5) Moore#SUB#
Lewis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Moore is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Moore and Lewis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Moore tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moore isn't going anywhere.
Moore's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lewis wants to take a breather but Moore manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lewis.
Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Lewis looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Moore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moore has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (7) vs (7) Moore#T9#
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Moore passes Lewis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lewis working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Moore trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura here.
Moore stalling. #SUB2#
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Lewis defends the submission attempt.
Lewis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T11##SUB2#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Moore prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Lewis is not content to let Moore control the position.#SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moore to get the leverage. #T12##SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lewis! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (7) vs (10) Moore
Moore controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Moore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lewis regains half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Moore moves into full mount! Lewis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (7) vs (13) Moore
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14##SUB2#
Moore jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Moore has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Moore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Moore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moore is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moore wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Zhang Jun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jun (2) vs (0) Thayer#SUB#
Jun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jun. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer is in trouble now - Jun has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jun (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to hold on but Jun pushes him away.
Jun trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #SUB#
Jun goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thayer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jun (5) vs (2) Thayer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Jun keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Jun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.#SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Jun's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Jun keeps moving.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Jun is pulling down on Thayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Thayer, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jun has his foot on Thayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thayer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jun is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thayer rolls with it to try and escape but Jun cranks on the arm and Thayer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nielsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nielsen has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Nielsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Nielsen has picked Torres up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Torres
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Torres recovers full guard. #T1#
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Nielsen controlling from the top position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.
Nielsen is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen'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.#T4#
Nielsen wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Torres is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Torres recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7##SUB2#
Torres working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
#T8#
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Torres
Nielsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Torres has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Torres
Nielsen regains half guard.
Torres prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Torres trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen trying to control but Torres postures up.
Nielsen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Torres has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (8) Torres
Torres tries to control but Nielsen wriggling away. #SUB2#
Torres looking to secure an arm triangle but Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Nielsen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (2) vs (11) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking for the RNC. #T11#
Nielsen tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Torres is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Nielsen is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is having to fend off submission attempts from Torres, who is looking to sink in the choke. Torres doesn't have the hooks in though and Nielsen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (11) Torres
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #T12#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (13) Torres
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
#T13##SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres forces his way into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is not content to let Torres control the position.#T14#
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricco Torres 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Mulligan forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
Andersson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Andersson jumps guard.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Mulligan wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Andersson 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.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulligan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mulligan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (0) Mulligan#T1##SUB2#
Mulligan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Mulligan is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura but Mulligan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Mulligan defending well.
Mulligan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mulligan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Mulligan defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan 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: Andersson (5) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Andersson has his foot on Mulligan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulligan works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Andersson is trying to keep Mulligan in close.
#SUB#
Andersson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mulligan 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 Andersson. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (5) Mulligan#SUB2#
Mulligan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Mulligan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Andersson manages to get back to half guard.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Mulligan is stalling here. Andersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mulligan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (9) vs (5) Mulligan
Andersson tries to advance to mount but Mulligan denies him.
Andersson working away.
Andersson staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mulligan's legs.
Mulligan is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Andersson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (11) vs (5) Mulligan
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulligan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andersson tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away.
Andersson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Andersson controlling the pace for now.
Andersson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Mulligan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Andersson is staying active.
Andersson fails to move to back control.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson'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.
Andersson controlling his opponent. #T8#
Andersson looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mulligan is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Andersson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mulligan wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Mulligan regains half guard.#T9#
Mulligan wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.#SUB2#
Mulligan actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Mulligan won't allow it.
Mulligan is refusing to be controlled, as Andersson sits in half guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Mulligan is trying to control but can't.
Mulligan is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mulligan working a defensive guard here.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mulligan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mulligan trying to control the position.
#T12#
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersson won't allow Mulligan to sweep him here.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andersson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Andersson pushing down on Mulligan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mulligan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Andersson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andersson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (14) vs (5) Mulligan
Andersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulligan is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
A very excited looking Frank Andersson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kakuto shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Kakuto
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kakuto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Breaker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (7) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (10) Kakuto
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Breaker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Breaker trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kakuto to get the leverage.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kakuto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kakuto prevents Breaker from improving his position.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Breaker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (13) Kakuto
A control attempt from Breaker but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (15) Kakuto
Breaker is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kakuto wants to finish this one by submission but Breaker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kakuto.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kakuto controlling the pace.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breaker wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Breaker trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Breaker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Breaker wants to control but Kakuto passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (18) Kakuto#T6#
Breaker wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Breaker looks to move to half guard but instead Kakuto has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (20) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Breaker wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Breaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Breaker tries to improve his position but Kakuto has taken his back! Kakuto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Breaker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kakuto pushes Breaker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arby looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Arby drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (0) Dominguez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dominguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arby has Dominguez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (2) Dominguez#SUB#
Arby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Arby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace. #SUB#
Arby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Arby is controlling Dominguez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Arby is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Arby is defending the position. #T3#
Arby is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arby wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Arby defending well.
Arby trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Arby tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Arby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arby wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.#T4#
Dominguez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Arby is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arby (2) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dominguez is hanging on to Arby's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dominguez 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, Arby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dominguez not allowing Arby to control his hands. #T5#
Arby tries to escape but Dominguez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dominguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Arby pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Arby right now.
Arby trying to control the action but Dominguez just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Arby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dominguez. #T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dominguez controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Arby is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dominguez avoiding Arby 's attempts to control his hands.
Arby tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Arby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dominguez. #T7#
Arby trying to control the hands but Dominguez won't let him.
Arby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dominguez.
Dominguez has the hooks in. Arby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arby tries to escape but Dominguez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dominguez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Arby rolls, trying to escape but Dominguez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arby is defending well though. Dominguez let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Arby's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dominguez has good solid back control here.
Arby has hold of Dominguez's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T9#
Dominguez 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.
#SUB2#
Arby is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dominguez has locked on a rear naked choke here! Arby is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Dominguez!
An intense looking Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Read shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Savkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Read looking for a takedown.
Savkov is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Savkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Read.
Read has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Savkov jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is pulling down on Read's head. It's preventing any offense from Read, at least for the moment.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.#T1#
Read preventing the sweep.
Read looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Read has passed into half guard!
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Read takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Read wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Read passes into half guard.
#T3#
Savkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Read manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Read
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Read controlling his opponent.
Savkov tries to hold on but Read pushes him away. #T4#
Read controlling the pace for now.
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Read maintains control.
Savkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Savkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Read won't allow Savkov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Read has passed into half guard!
Savkov trying to control here.
Read controlling the action here.#T6##SUB#
Savkov with the active half guard here but Read passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (6) Read
Savkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Savkov wants to sweep but Read has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (9) Read
Savkov wants to control but Read postures up.
Savkov is trying to escape the position but Read is controlling the position.
Savkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Read off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (4) vs (9) Read#T8#
Savkov controlling well, preventing Read from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Read staying busy and making it hard for Savkov to control. #SUB#
Read is in a bad position with Savkov working for a choke. Read manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (4) vs (11) Read#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Read has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9#
Savkov wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
Read is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10##SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
Read trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Read has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savkov is staying active underneath Read, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov wants to control but Read is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Read controls the pace.
Read wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Read has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Savkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Read is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Savkov pulls down on the head and he's put Read to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavel Savkov! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jello looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bangsit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jello shoots in but Bangsit avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Jello bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Bangsit
Bangsit wants to control but Jello postures up.
Bangsit is trying to improve his position.
Jello controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bangsit for as long as he can get away with.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Bangsit is trying to escape the position but Jello is controlling the position.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangsit keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bangsit struggling a bit here.
Bangsit isn't going anywhere.
Jello advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Bangsit#T2#
Bangsit reaches up to try and control the position but Jello seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bangsit rolls and tries to escape and now Jello has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Bangsit
Jello avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello biding his time, controlling Bangsit.
Jello 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.
Bangsit breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Bangsit
Bangsit stands and throws Jello's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (5) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bangsit trying to control the position but Jello is working away. #T3#
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Bangsit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.#T4#
Bangsit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello pulls Bangsit in to control the position.
Bangsit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello controlling Bangsit's posture. #T5##SUB2#
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in Cloud9 inform me that Bangsit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello pulls Bangsit in close to his closed guard and prevents Bangsit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet. #T6#
Jello wants to control but Bangsit passes easily into half guard.
Bangsit controlling the pace.
Jello trying to control but Bangsit postures up.
Jello gets full guard.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangsit is one step ahead there.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
Bangsit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bangsit has managed to get both his arms back between Jello's legs - danger averted.
Jello has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bangsit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (8) Bangsit
Bangsit taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit wants to control for a moment but Jello uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T8#
Jello is trying to control but Bangsit passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (11) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jello is trying to control Bangsit's posture but Bangsit avoids it.
Jello is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Bangsit wants to control for a moment but Jello uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bangsit prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello 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: Jello (11) vs (11) Bangsit
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Bangsit defends it.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #T10#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Bangsit defending well.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Bangsit gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jello passes Bangsit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jello is thwarting Bangsit's attempts to control the position.
Bangsit is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Bangsit is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bangsit avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Bangsit is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bangsit avoid being mounted?
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bangsit won't allow Jello to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jello trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom. #T13#
Bangsit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard but Jello has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (11) Bangsit
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jello swings around for an armbar but Bangsit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (14) vs (13) Bangsit#T14#
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Bangsit looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (16) vs (13) Bangsit#SUB2#
Jello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bangsit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Bangsit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (19) vs (13) Bangsit
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to move to mount but Bangsit blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Galanos gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (4) vs (0) Average#SUB#
Galanos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Average is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Average's face as Galanos controls the position.
Average manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galanos is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Average moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Average is pulling down on Galanos's head to control his posture. #T2#
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at RED BELT ACADEMY inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Galanos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Galanos defends easily.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average looking to control but Galanos passes into half guard.
#T4#
Average wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Average keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Average is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Galanos controlling from the top position.
Average looking to control.
Galanos is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (4) vs (2) Average
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #T7#
Galanos looking to control.
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Average controls the pace.
Average postures up.
#T8#
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Galanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (6) vs (2) Average
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Galanos stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (9) vs (2) Average
Galanos has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (11) vs (2) Average
Average is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Galanos tries to control but Average wriggling away.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Average is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Average tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Average is holding on tight.
Average tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away. #T12#
Average prevents Galanos from taking his back.
Average tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T13#
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos content just to control the position here. #T14#
Average is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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