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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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anatta clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Aoki gets control of Anatta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aoki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Aoki looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (3) Anatta
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape. #T1#
Aoki tries to hold on but Anatta postures up.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anatta wants to take Aoki's back here but Aoki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aoki tries to hold on but Anatta postures up.
Anatta looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anatta moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #T2##SUB2#
Anatta is working for a rear naked choke. Aoki is not defending it well and Anatta has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Aoki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Aoki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Por Pramuk fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jafar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Por Pramuk drags the fight down to the ground.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Por Pramuk wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Por Pramuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jafar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Por Pramuk for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#T1#
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar 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.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Por Pramuk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar content to stall in guard here.
Jafar passes into half guard.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Por Pramuk defends it.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Por Pramuk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jafar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Por Pramuk#T3#
Jafar tries to control but Por Pramuk wriggling away.
Jafar prevents Por Pramuk from getting the reversal.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Por Pramuk is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Jafar is stalling here but it's allowed Por Pramuk to get half guard.
Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Por Pramuk keeping hold of Jafar's head, controlling as best he can.
Jafar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (6) vs (0) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Por Pramuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Por Pramuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Por Pramuk tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Por Pramuk defends it.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Por Pramuk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.#T7##SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar pushes down on Por Pramuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jafar is looking for a kimura here.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Por Pramuk moves into full guard.
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar continues to stall.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Por Pramuk is adopting a defensive guard.
Por Pramuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Por Pramuk is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture. #T10#
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Por Pramuk wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar postures up.
Jafar 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.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.#T11#
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar postures up.
Jafar content to stall in guard here.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar stays in close to Por Pramuk's body and controls the position. #T13##SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Por Pramuk managing to control the position.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.
Por Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#T14##SUB2#
Por Pramuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Por Pramuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Nuri Jafar gave a mention to Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Siam is defended easily by Holzken.#TD#
Siam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holzken manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Holzken#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.#SUB2#
Siam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siam has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holzken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siam is aware though and is defending well.
Siam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holzken's guard. #SUB2#
Holzken actively working from the bottom here.
Holzken 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.#T1#
Siam trying to pass the guard but Holzken defending well.
Siam controlling the action here.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Holzken tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siam prevents Holzken from improving his position.#T2#
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holzken is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Siam moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holzken. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken is looking for a sweep.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (0) Holzken
Siam looking to control but Holzken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holzken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) Holzken
Siam has the hooks in. Holzken is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
#T4#
Holzken wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free.
Siam controls the position.
Holzken wants to escape the position.
Holzken prevents Siam from getting a body triangle.
Holzken tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Siam controlling from the back.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Siam trying to control.
Siam has good solid back control here.
Holzken tries to break free.
#T6#
I would not like to be Holzken right now.
Holzken tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Holzken breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken is fighting to break Siam's control of his arms but Siam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holzken sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Siam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siam looking to control.
Siam is pulling down on Holzken's head. It's preventing any offense from Holzken, at least for the moment.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holzken is one step ahead there.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (2) Holzken#SUB2#
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Holzken wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
Siam stalling.
Holzken is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holzken avoid being mounted?
Holzken tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#T10#
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siam controlling the pace.
Holzken moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Holzken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holzken 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.#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (15) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Siam advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (17) vs (2) Holzken
Siam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holzken tries to hold on but Siam postures up.
Siam fails to advance to Holzken's back.
Holzken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siam tries to control but Holzken wriggling away.
Holzken is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Siam controlling from mount.
Siam'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.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holzken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Holzken 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: Siam (17) vs (4) Holzken
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Holzken looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (19) vs (4) Holzken
Siam won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Chan Siam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Rico Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cole drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (0) Al Jhit
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finish the Fight. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole is looking to advance position but Al Jhit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cole (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.#T1#
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from getting the reversal.
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Cole manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from improving his position.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from improving his position.#T5#
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Cole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Cole defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Cole from improving his position.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cole (6) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cole biding his time, controlling Al Jhit.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Cole keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Will Cole go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cole's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (6) vs (6) Al Jhit
Al Jhit advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Jhit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (6) vs (9) Al Jhit
Cole is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cole (6) vs (11) Al Jhit#T8#
Al Jhit looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cole is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cole is holding on tight.
Al Jhit looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Al Jhit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cole tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Cole is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cole to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cole shrugs it off.
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
Cole tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cole is holding on tight.
Al Jhit tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to escape the mount but Al Jhit keeps good control and instead manages to take Cole's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cole (6) vs (14) Al Jhit
Cole wants to escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for the choke from the back position but Cole is controlling his hands well.
Cole wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cole staying busy and making it hard for Al Jhit to control. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is persistently looking for the submission but Cole is defending it well.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Cole is staying busy.#T13#
Cole is in bad spot here.
Cole just trying to survive but Al Jhit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Cole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cole wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Jhit gets his hands free. #T14#
Cole tries to escape but Al Jhit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Cole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Cole tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cole working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Bazar Al Jhit, 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 22 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison Jr. as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiso.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Morrison Jr. saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Morrison Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.#TD#
Morrison Jr. throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fiso was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison Jr. finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiso's guard.
Fiso trying to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Fiso tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.#T1#
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Morrison Jr. isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fiso stacks Morrison Jr. 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 Fiso! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Morrison Jr. prevents Fiso from improving position.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Fiso is trying to get an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morrison Jr. will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morrison Jr. is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Morrison Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Morrison Jr. is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T6#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there. #T7##SUB#
Morrison Jr. has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.#SUB2#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Fiso works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (8) Fiso#T9#
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Fiso is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morrison Jr. is surviving well by controlling Fiso's body position as best he can.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison Jr. is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Fiso mounts Morrison Jr.! Really nice guard pass there!
Morrison Jr. 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: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso 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.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fiso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Morrison Jr.'s body to avoid the submission. Morrison Jr. has instead reached around Fiso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Morrison Jr. arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison Jr.!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chugman wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kuronoa moves into the clinch.
Chugman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuronoa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chugman shoots for a takedown but Kuronoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Chugman clinches up with Kuronoa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chugman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (0) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kuronoa looking to control.
Chugman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (5) vs (0) Kuronoa#SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuronoa, who protects the arm well.
Chugman wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chugman trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Chugman tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2##SUB#
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuronoa is not content to let Chugman control the position. #SUB#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Kuronoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working. #T3#
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Chugman trying to mount his opponent but Kuronoa defends it.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Chugman is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Chugman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman controlling the pace. #T5#
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard. #SUB#
Chugman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kuronoa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chugman has cracked it and Kuronoa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chugman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaus Chugman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Klaus Chugman made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sakuraba 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: Lee (0) vs (4) Sakuraba
Lee is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Lee tries to buck Sakuraba off but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba just content to control the position.
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.#T1#
Lee is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Lee instead regains half guard.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sakuraba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#T3#
Sakuraba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.#T4#
Lee wants to hit a sweep here but Sakuraba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (7) Sakuraba
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Sakuraba isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba controlling his opponent.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Lee tries to hold on but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba content just to control the position here.
Lee can't escape the position.
#T6#
Sakuraba looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sakuraba prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuraba wants to take his opponent's back but instead Lee manages to regain half guard.
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Lee controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there. #T10#
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Sakuraba off! Sakuraba jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T13#
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba advances to half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 7 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Ishiihara Sakuraba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 31 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mata showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee pulls Mata in to control the position.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Krawlee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T2#
Mata trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Mata is looking to pass Krawlee's guard but actually Krawlee recovers to full guard.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krawlee for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Krawlee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata 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. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee looking to control.
#SUB#
Mata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krawlee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Krawlee
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mata controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (2) Krawlee
Mata won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee is adopting a defensive guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Krawlee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Krawlee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (4) Krawlee
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Mata advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Krawlee is not content to let Mata control the position.
Mata is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Mata wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Krawlee is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mata is working for a submission of some sort.
Mata trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krawlee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee is not content to let Mata control the position.
Krawlee is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krawlee avoid being mounted?
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Krawlee won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata prevents Krawlee from improving his position.#SUB#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krawlee is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Krawlee controlling the position well. #T13#
Mata is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #SUB#
Mata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krawlee manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Krawlee has his hands on Mata's head, controlling the position.
Mata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (4) Krawlee
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pripyat clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pripyat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Pripyat has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #T1#
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan#SUB2#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Pripyat to get to half guard.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Pripyat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Pripyat seems to be looking for submissions.
Pripyat prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is not content to let Pripyat control the position.#T3#
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Pripyat passes into side control, despite Morgan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Morgan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morgan is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pripyat.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (5) vs (2) Morgan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.#T6#
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pripyat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (4) Morgan
Pripyat controlling from the top position.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8##SUB2#
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pripyat has passed into half guard!
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Pripyat is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Pripyat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pripyat prevents Morgan from improving his position.#T9#
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Pripyat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pripyat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Pripyat has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (4) Morgan#T10##SUB#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morgan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pripyat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Pripyat prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
Pripyat takes Morgan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (15) vs (4) Morgan#T11#
Morgan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pripyat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morgan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pripyat looking for the choke but no joy.
Pripyat controls the position.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
#T12##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for the choke from the back position but Morgan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pripyat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morgan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pripyat.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Pripyat breaks the grip.
Morgan tries to escape but Pripyat has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13##SUB#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morgan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morgan for a finish. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for the RNC.
Morgan tries to escape but Pripyat has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morgan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pripyat's guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (15) vs (6) Morgan
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Morgan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pripyat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pripyat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pripyat! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (19) vs (6) Morgan#T14#
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Pripyat advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (21) vs (6) Morgan
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pripyat has hold of Morgan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morgan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 21 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sparxx drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx stands and throws Coe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx controls the position.
Coe wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Coe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparxx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions off his back.
Coe wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (8) Sparxx#T1#
Coe is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx controlling from mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Coe doesn't allow it.
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx wants to take Coe's back here but Coe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sparxx tries to control but Coe wriggling away. #T5#
Coe tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Coe to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coe (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Coe doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Sparxx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Coe rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Coe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sparxx gets his way!
#T6#
Coe wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free.
Sparxx struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Coe from escaping the position.
Coe breaks Sparxx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Coe controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T7#
Sparxx looking to control.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (13) Sparxx
Coe controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx won't allow Coe to sweep him here. #T8#
Sparxx trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Coe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Coe is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coe holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx passes into half guard. #SUB#
Coe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Coe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Coe trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Coe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Coe trying to control here.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Coe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Sparxx trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparxx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coe is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Coe is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Coe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coe.
Sparxx won't allow Coe to sweep him here.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.#SUB#
Coe is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 13 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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