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CWC 286 UK PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Luc Gagnon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Gagnon and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Gagnon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gagnon (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Gagnon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Gagnon is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gagnon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Gagnon wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gagnon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gagnon 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.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gagnon.
#SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Silva wants to improve his position but Gagnon is controlling well.
Gagnon trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gagnon wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gagnon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gagnon (5) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva wants to improve his position but Gagnon is controlling well.
Gagnon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gagnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Gagnon is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to roll over but Gagnon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gagnon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gagnon.
Silva trying to hold on to Gagnon's head to control him but Gagnon postures up.
#T6#
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnon to get the leverage.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva tries to roll over but Gagnon keeps him under control.
Silva gets full guard.#T7#
Gagnon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard. #SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Gagnon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gagnon is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to improve his position but Gagnon is controlling well.
Gagnon wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy. #T8#
Silva wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gagnon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Gagnon advancing to mount.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Gagnon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gagnon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Gagnon eventually gives up the hold.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.#T9#
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Gagnon is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Gagnon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gagnon wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gagnon prevents Silva from improving his position.
Gagnon trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away. #SUB#
Gagnon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Gagnon trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #SUB#
Gagnon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Well, if Gagnon 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.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Gagnon's back. He's all about the action.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Gagnon is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Gagnon trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
Gagnon stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gagnon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva has Gagnon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gagnon trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T14#
Silva keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gagnon (5) vs (2) Silva
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gagnon has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gagnon takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Luc Gagnon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Manson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Manson has locked up a guillotine! Manson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Por Pramuk is holding on here and Manson must be using up a lot of energy. Por Pramuk has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Manson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wangler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bangsit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wangler somewhat.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Wangler is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wangler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bangsit (0) vs (4) Wangler
Bangsit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here.
Wangler taking a breather here. #T1#
Bangsit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangler pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bangsit moves into full guard.
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Bangsit looking to control.
Bangsit 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.#T3##SUB#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bangsit has an active guard here but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Bangsit trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Wangler moves into full mount! Bangsit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (7) Wangler
Bangsit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit manages to control the position for a moment.
Bangsit is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangsit reaches up to try and control the position but Wangler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bangsit rolls and tries to escape and now Wangler has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bangsit (0) vs (10) Wangler
Bangsit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
Wangler not allowing Bangsit to control his hands. #T6#
Wangler has the hooks in. Bangsit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Wangler 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.
Wangler is not going to allow Bangsit to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit is really stuck here.
Wangler has good solid back control here. #T7#
Bangsit tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Wangler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Wangler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wangler avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
Bangsit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wangler looking for the choke but no joy.
Bangsit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bangsit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Wangler controlling from the back.
Bangsit trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
Bangsit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Bangsit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wangler is riding his opponent, not letting Bangsit buck him off. #T11#
Bangsit trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Bangsit holding on to Wangler's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
Wangler biding his time, controlling Bangsit.
Wangler avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands.
Wangler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bangsit.
Bangsit trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Wangler avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Bangsit trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Bangsit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
What can Bangsit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wangler not allowing Bangsit to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Bangsit right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 36 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake looking to score a takedown here. Jan is defending well but Pancake drives through and ends up in Jan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Jan#SUB2#
Jan has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard.
Jan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.
Jan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Pancake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancake has managed to get both his arms back between Jan's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Jan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jan is keeping the position for now.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan controlling the position.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Jan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Jan trying to control the position here.
Jan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Pancake is looking to pass into half guard but Jan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Jan
Pancake has his hands on Jan's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Pancake continues to stall.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Jan controlling him for the moment.
Pancake is trying to hold Jan in close to prevent damage but Jan has managed to pass into half guard.
Jan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pancake trying to control but Jan postures up.
#T5#
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pancake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pancake controlling Jan's posture.
Pancake 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.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jan trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully. #T7#
Pancake seems keen to control Jan's posture.
Jan looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (2) Jan
Jan trying to control the position.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Jan.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Pancake passes Jan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jan is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
Jan is trying to get back to full guard.
Jan keeps trying to improve his position.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T9#
Pancake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Jan
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jan is looking to escape.
Jan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Pancake avoids the attempt from Jan to control.
Pancake tries to control but Jan wriggling away.
Pancake controlling from the full mount.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Jan wants to control but Pancake is having none of it.#SUB#
Pancake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jan is looking to improve his position but Pancake isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Pancake controlling from mount.
Jan has given up his back. Will we see Pancake going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (10) vs (2) Jan#SUB#
Pancake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pancake has the hooks in. Jan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13##SUB#
Pancake tightening his grip on Jan, looking for the choke.
Pancake not allowing Jan to control his hands.
Pancake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pancake wants to control but Jan is keeping busy.#T14#
Jan tries to break free.
Jan trying to control the position but Pancake manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Jan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Jan right now.
#SUB#
Pancake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Jan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pancake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jan's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Tobias Pancake 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gelfen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (4) vs (0) Tormenta
Tormenta is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Tormenta can't do much from the bottom here.
Tormenta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gelfen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tormenta is just riding it out for now. Gelfen eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but Gelfen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Tormenta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gelfen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (7) vs (0) Tormenta
Tormenta is trying to get back to half guard.
Tormenta is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Tormenta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tormenta tries to buck Gelfen off but Gelfen is having none of it.#T2#
Tormenta stops Gelfen from passing to mount.
Tormenta tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gelfen working away.
Gelfen trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen taking a breather here. #T3#
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.#SUB#
Gelfen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tormenta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gelfen's guard! Nice work there by Tormenta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (7) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gelfen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Gelfen controls Tormenta momentarily but Tormenta frees himself. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Gelfen looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelfen, not yet.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Tormenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tormenta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there. #T5#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta 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.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Tormenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gelfen's guard. #T6#
Gelfen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tormenta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gelfen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gelfen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (9) vs (2) Tormenta
Gelfen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tormenta has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tormenta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gelfen stacks Tormenta 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 Gelfen! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (12) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta can't do much from the bottom here.
Tormenta tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position.
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
Tormenta wants to control but Gelfen postures up.#T8#
Gelfen trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position.
Tormenta sneaks back into half guard.
Tormenta keeping control of the position.
Gelfen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Tormenta is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Tormenta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.
Tormenta regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gelfen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tormenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gelfen has managed to get both his arms back between Tormenta's legs - danger averted.
Tormenta working a defensive guard but Gelfen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (15) vs (2) Tormenta#T10#
Gelfen trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
Gelfen controls the position.#T11#
Tormenta is looking to regain half guard here but Gelfen keeps moving and retains side control.
Gelfen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (17) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tormenta is trying to escape the mount.
Tormenta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gelfen is trying to control the action in half guard but Tormenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gelfen is taking a breather. Tormenta 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.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Tormenta is working away.
Gelfen prevents Tormenta from improving his position.#T12#
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Tormenta is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tormenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gelfen pulls his head out easily.
Tormenta is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Tormenta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tormenta trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Tormenta is working away.
Gelfen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but Gelfen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tormenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gelfen. #T14#
Tormenta tries to roll over but Gelfen keeps him under control.
Gelfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tormenta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Tormenta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is concentrating on defense, preventing Gelfen from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gelfen in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
After the fight, Eddie Gelfen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hirsch gets caught napping as Coe dives in and scores a takedown. Hirsch manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch is pulling down on Coe's head to control his posture.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Hirsch pulls Coe in close to prevent any damage.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Coe'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.
Coe trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch has control of Coe's left arm, preventing Coe from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hirsch seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Hirsch is continuing to stall.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Coe controlling him for the moment.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Coe is fighting to break Hirsch's control of his arms but Hirsch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.#T3#
Coe is working hard here to advance position.
Coe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch pulls Coe in to control the position. #T4#
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.#T6#
Hirsch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch managing to control the position. #T7#
Coe won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch is pulling down on Coe's head to control his posture.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch controlling Coe's posture. #T8#
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #T10#
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.
Coe trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
#T11##SUB#
Coe 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.
Coe is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass. #T12#
Coe trying to move into half guard but instead Hirsch has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch is pushing down on Coe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coe is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirsch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coe controlling the position well.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hirsch is pushing down on Coe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coe is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirsch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Coe is controlling Hirsch's posture.
Coe controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Coe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hirsch stacks Coe 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 Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (5) Hirsch#T14#
Coe is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Coe can't do much from the bottom here.
Coe is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe is letting Hirsch control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 5 to 2.
Harry Hirsch 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hunt has hold of one of Azaryan's legs. Azaryan is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Hunt
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Azaryan pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Azaryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Azaryan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Hunt#T2#
Azaryan is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Azaryan is being controlled here.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
Azaryan being controlled for a moment. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan tries to improve position but can't.
Azaryan is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T4#
Azaryan is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Hunt 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.#T5#
Azaryan looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
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.#T6#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azaryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Azaryan wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Azaryan can't escape the position.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Azaryan to control.
Hunt controlling from the full mount. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Azaryan wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azaryan tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (10) Hunt#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Azaryan tries to break free.
I would not like to be Azaryan right now.
#T11#
Azaryan tries to escape but Hunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Azaryan tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Let's hope that Hunt 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.
Hunt is continuing to stall.
Azaryan is trying to break free.
#T13#
Hunt controls the action.
Hunt is hanging on to Azaryan's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
Azaryan tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Azaryan buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Paul Hunt 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacGowan is defended easily by Mazzini.#TD#
Mazzini shoots in and bounces MacGowan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mazzini being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Mazzini drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Mazzini stops MacGowan from passing to mount.
MacGowan takes a little break here. Mazzini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Mazzini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzini sneaks back into half guard.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like MacGowan 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.
Mazzini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Mazzini keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (2) vs (7) MacGowan#T4#
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mazzini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (2) vs (10) MacGowan#T5#
Mazzini is trying to break free.
MacGowan controls the position.
Let's hope that MacGowan 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.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mazzini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mazzini for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mazzini wants to escape the position.
Mazzini turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Mazzini looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (12) MacGowan
Mazzini can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
MacGowan prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.#T9##SUB#
Mazzini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacGowan escapes and throws Mazzini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (4) vs (15) MacGowan
Mazzini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (8) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mazzini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Mazzini biding his time, controlling MacGowan. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacGowan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacGowan for a finish.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Mazzini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
MacGowan turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (8) vs (17) MacGowan
Mazzini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacGowan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (20) MacGowan
MacGowan gets to mount! Mazzini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (8) vs (22) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling the pace for now.
Mazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan controlling from mount. #T12#
Mazzini tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan prevents Mazzini from getting the reversal.#T13#
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzini is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 17 wins and 13 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pripyat darts in and clinches Puto up against the cage.#TD#
Pripyat jumps guard and drags Puto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Puto content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puto looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat wants to control but Puto passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away. #T1#
Puto prevents Pripyat from improving his position.#SUB2#
Puto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pripyat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Puto has cracked it and Pripyat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Puto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cajun Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Cajun Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 27 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Petersen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicini's waist but Vicini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petersen off to one side.
Vicini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vicini stuffs the takedown.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conald Petersen.
Petersen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vicini defends it nicely.
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown but Vicini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petersen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petersen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicini leaves Petersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vicini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vicini lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Vicini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Petersen 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.
#T2##SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini controlling the position for now.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Vicini is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini trying to control the position.
Petersen stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#T4#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen 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.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Petersen stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Petersen
Vicini seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen staying calm.#T5#
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini being controlled for a moment.
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (7) Petersen#T6#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vicini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Petersen takes Vicini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vicini is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (10) Petersen
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Vicini 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.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Petersen not doing much here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen controlling the action here. #T10#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Petersen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #T12#
Petersen is taking a breather. Vicini 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.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Vicini keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14##SUB#
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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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