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CWC 282 PBP Commentary |
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Simone decides to pull guard.
Simone 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.
Hunt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone 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.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.#T2#
Simone passes into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Simone.#T3#
Simone is continuing to stall.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it. #T4#
Well, if Simone 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.
Hunt tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone fails to move to back control.
Simone looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Simone moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (8) Simone#SUB2#
Hunt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.
Good control from Simone.#T9#
Hunt tries to break free.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Hunt is staying busy.
Hunt tries to break free.
#T10##SUB2#
Hunt defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone 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: Hunt (2) vs (10) Simone#T11#
Simone not doing much here.
More stalling from Simone.
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (13) Simone
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone wants to take Hunt's back here but Hunt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12#
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but instead Hunt manages to regain half guard.
Hunt is holding on to half guard well.
Simone is stalling here. Hunt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (13) Simone
Simone is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (8) vs (13) Simone
Simone tries to control Hunt's body but Hunt pushes him off. Simone squirms to his side and now Hunt has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (11) vs (13) Simone
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone 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.#T13#
Hunt is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
Simone can't escape the position.
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.
Simone tries to break free.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (15) Simone
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T14#
Simone is looking to advance position but Hunt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (15) vs (15) Simone
Simone holds on for dear life.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simone to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (18) vs (15) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Simone right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 18 to 15.
Paul Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
#CL2#
Timmermans moves into the clinch successfully.
Timmermans jumps guard but Declan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Timmermans jumps guard.
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.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Declan 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.
Timmermans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.#T2#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Timmermans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Timmermans has his foot on Declan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Declan works his way back into a safe position though.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Timmermans wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Timmermans is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Timmermans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timmermans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Declan trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
Timmermans is trying to keep Declan in close.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Timmermans has Declan pulled in close to control his posture.
Declan passes Timmermans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Timmermans regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Timmermans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Declan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Timmermans
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Timmermans has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Declan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Timmermans
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.
Timmermans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan tries to move to mount but Timmermans blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Declan trying to control the action but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan working away.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Timmermans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Declan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T10#
Timmermans is not content to let Declan control the position.
Timmermans is being controlled here.
Declan advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (2) Timmermans
Timmermans is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Declan is stalling here but it's allowed Timmermans to get half guard.
Timmermans is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T12#
Declan content just to control the position here.
Timmermans is working to get back to half guard.
Declan moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (13) vs (2) Timmermans
A lull in the action here.
Declan gets his hands free as Timmermans looks to control.
Timmermans is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Timmermans turns into Declan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (13) vs (4) Timmermans
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Timmermans is proving a slippery customer.
Declan is pulling down on Timmermans's head. It's preventing any offense from Timmermans, at least for the moment.
Timmermans advances to half guard.
Timmermans is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.#T14#
Declan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Timmermans jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (7) Timmermans
Declan is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Declan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Timmermans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Declan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan controlling the position.
Timmermans controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Aedan Declan is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan 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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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 7 wins and 7 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Petersen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bangsit was covering up waiting for the punch and Petersen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Petersen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangsit is keeping the position for now.
Petersen won't allow Bangsit to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bangsit holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. #SUB#
Bangsit has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
Bangsit controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bangsit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bangsit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen is pulling down on Bangsit's head. It's preventing any offense from Bangsit, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Bangsit is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T5#
Bangsit trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen pulls Bangsit in close to prevent any damage.
Bangsit won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Bangsit trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to keep Bangsit in close.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Bangsit controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Petersen is trying to keep Bangsit in close.
Petersen has Bangsit pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bangsit controls the pace.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Bangsit postures up.
Bangsit preventing the sweep. #T8#
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bangsit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangsit tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Bangsit controlling him for the moment.
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Bangsit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (2) Petersen
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Bangsit working away.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen keeping his opponent close.
Bangsit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Petersen is trying to control Bangsit's posture but Bangsit avoids it. #T10#
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Bangsit wants to control for a moment but Petersen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bangsit wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Bangsit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, if Bangsit 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.
Bangsit trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Bangsit is controlling well.
#T11#
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen is looking to control Bangsit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is trying to keep Bangsit in close.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully.
Bangsit is really struggling to control Petersen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Bangsit preventing the sweep.
Petersen 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: Bangsit (5) vs (4) Petersen
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Bangsit trying to control here.
#T13#
Petersen prevents Bangsit from improving his position.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bangsit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bangsit! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bangsit tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.
Bangsit wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 39 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#T2#
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bok keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Silva Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Silva Jr has moved into half guard.
Bok is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva Jr forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Bok looking to control.
Bok is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Silva Jr
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Silva Jr is taking a breather. Bok 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.#T7#
Silva Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Jr pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bok avoid being mounted?
Silva Jr stalling. #T8#
Silva Jr prevents Bok from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (8) Silva Jr
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Silva Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva Jr working away.
Silva Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Silva Jr works to advance to full mount. Bok defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (10) Silva Jr#T10#
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Silva Jr 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.#T11#
Silva Jr is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr stalling.
Silva Jr is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (13) Silva Jr
Bok looks to move to half guard but instead Silva Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (15) Silva Jr#T12#
Bok regains half guard.#SUB#
Bok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
#T13#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Bok wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bok is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 15 to 2.
Rich Silva Jr 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz shoots in but Tidd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Tidd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tidd continues to drive forward.#TD#
Tidd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Cruz
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Tidd pushes his legs off easily.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tidd preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cruz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tidd should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cruz has tightened it up now! Tidd should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Jun. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Jun dives in and grabs Aoki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes down on Jun's head and hops out.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jun gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Jun
Aoki stops Jun from passing to mount.
Jun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jun taking a break here but Aoki is having none of it and regains half guard.
Aoki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Jun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Jun eventually gives up the hold.
Jun trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Jun from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Jun trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki'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.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jun is one step ahead there.
Aoki pulls Jun in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Jun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jun is still trying to improve position.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jun tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Jun trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Jun controlling him for the moment.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Jun is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Aoki keeping full guard, as Jun tries to pass.
Jun content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jun trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jun drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jun has Aoki in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Jun
Jun looking for a sweep. Not yet Jun, not yet. #T4#
Jun keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Aoki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jun to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aoki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jun pulls down on the head and he's put Aoki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun 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.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: '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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anatta was covering up waiting for the punch and Fiso finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Fiso postures up.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso postures up.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiso 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 Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta stops Fiso from passing to mount.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anatta tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (8) Fiso
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Anatta right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fiso trying to control.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anatta can't escape the position.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Anatta tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso not allowing Anatta to control his hands.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anatta breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Fiso#T5#
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (8) Fiso#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Anatta trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso stops Anatta from passing to mount. #T6#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Anatta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiso's legs. #SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Fiso denies him.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Anatta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (10) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Anatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anatta wants to take his opponent's back but Fiso doesn't allow it.
Fiso controls the position.#T8#
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Anatta avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Anatta wants to take Fiso's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Anatta mounts Fiso! Really nice guard pass there!
Anatta looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Anatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso holds on for dear life.
Fiso regains half guard.
Anatta is stalling here. Fiso is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anatta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fiso has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (10) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy. #T10#
Fiso controlling the position.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T11#
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
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.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso prevents Anatta from improving his position.#T12#
Anatta won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso is taking a breather. Anatta 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.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (15) Fiso
Fiso looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Anatta has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (10) vs (18) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Anatta buck him off.
Anatta is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Fiso looking to break Anatta's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anatta remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fiso has good solid back control here.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Anatta from escaping the position.
Fiso gets his hands free as Anatta looks to control.
Anatta tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Anatta trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anatta trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Anatta fending off the submission attempt from Fiso.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 18 to 10.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tori fails to land the takedown.
Holzken tries to counter with a takedown but Tori is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Holzken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holzken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tori.
Holzken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tori is defending well.
Holzken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tori prevents it.
Tori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holzken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodney Holzken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holzken pulls guard.
Tori wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Tori passes Holzken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holzken gets full guard.#SUB#
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tori trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Tori stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holzken wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
Holzken manages to get to full guard.
Tori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Holzken is looking for a triangle but Tori pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tori passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holzken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holzken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Holzken has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori 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 Holzken. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (3) Tori
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Holzken is not content to let Tori control the position.
Holzken is looking to regain half guard here but Tori keeps moving and retains side control.
Holzken regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (6) Tori
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Holzken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holzken wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (0) vs (9) Tori
Holzken breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (9) Tori
Tori 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.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori is trying to keep Holzken in close.
Tori is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holzken manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (11) Tori
Holzken controls Tori momentarily but Tori frees himself. #SUB#
Holzken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tori is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Holzken working for a triangle but Tori defends it easily.
#T8##SUB#
Holzken isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tori stacks Holzken 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 Tori! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (14) Tori
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
Holzken stops Tori from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori controls the position.
Holzken is looking to regain half guard here but Tori keeps moving and retains side control.
Holzken prevents Tori from moving into mount. #T9#
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken is looking for a sweep.
Tori advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (2) vs (16) Tori
Holzken regains half guard.
Tori passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (19) Tori
Holzken wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (2) vs (22) Tori#T10#
Holzken wants to escape the position.
Tori wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy.
Tori is trying to stick to Holzken's back but Holzken is turning into Tori. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tori's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holzken. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (22) Tori
Tori wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holzken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tori's guard.
Holzken is trying to control. Tori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken stalling. #T11##SUB#
Tori is defending against the submission attempts here by Holzken.
#SUB#
Holzken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tori sees it coming and defends easily.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Tori is working away. #SUB#
Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Tori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Tori desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tori defends it well.
Tori is trying to control but can't.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but Tori defending well. #SUB#
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tori is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold. #T13#
Holzken is controlling the pace.
Holzken seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tori for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tori still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tori has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (4) vs (26) Tori#T14#
Tori works to advance to full mount. Holzken defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (4) vs (28) Tori
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Tori's attempts to control the action.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 28 to 4.
Rap Tori spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Co-main event
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cosades (0) vs (4) Dyon
Cosades tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.
Cosades regains half guard.
Cosades is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Cosades trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (7) Dyon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Dyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cosades, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Dyon works to advance to full mount. Cosades defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (0) vs (9) Dyon
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dyon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades regains half guard.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Cosades is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Dyon wants to pass to mount but Cosades is defending the position.
Dyon wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Dyon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Dyon has control of the leg.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (12) Dyon#T4##SUB2#
Dyon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cosades turns into him and now he's in Dyon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (12) Dyon
Dyon wants to control but Cosades passes easily into half guard.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cosades is controlling the pace.
Dyon trying to control here.
Cosades is stalling here. Dyon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cosades seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dyon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (2) vs (16) Dyon#T5#
Dyon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cosades tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosades sneaks back into half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyon preventing the sweep.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle here but Dyon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (19) Dyon
Dyon controlling from side mount. #T7#
Cosades stops Dyon from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cosades is trying to control Dyon's posture but Dyon avoids it. #T8#
Cosades stops Dyon from passing to mount.
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (2) vs (21) Dyon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon tries to control but Cosades wriggling away. #T9##SUB2#
Dyon has control of Cosades's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cosades regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cosades manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (24) Dyon
Cosades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon looking to control but Cosades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cosades (2) vs (27) Dyon
Cosades rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosades is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Dyon trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Cosades defending well.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Dyon is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Dyon stalling.
Well,Cosades is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it.
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Dyon is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it.
Cosades is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyon is pushing down on Cosades's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosades is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cosades trying to control here.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 27 to 2.
Juu Dyon is the new lightweight champion!
Juu Dyon 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown 's guard.
Brown controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Brown keeping hold of Halli's head, controlling as best he can.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Halli prevents Brown from improving his position.#T2#
Brown is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Halli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli controlling from mount.
Halli trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Halli wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Halli wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halli wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T6#
Brown tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli content just to control the position here.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Brown is controlling Halli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .
Brown 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.
Halli wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T8#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Halli
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Halli keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Halli pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Brown postures up.
Halli wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Halli 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 Brown ! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (5) Halli
Halli can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (7) vs (5) Halli
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Halli is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (10) vs (5) Halli#T12#
Brown biding his time, controlling Halli.
Halli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brown .
Halli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (5) Halli#T13#
Brown content just to control the position here.
Halli wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Brown looking to take Halli's back but Halli rolls and after a scramble, Halli ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Halli to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (7) Halli
Brown keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Antonio Brown retains his featherweight title!
Antonio Brown gave a mention to Warrior Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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