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CWC 291 - Las Vegas 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; BTest Btest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Btest is trying to defend but Ottke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Btest (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Btest trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Btest's coaches at Cloud9 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Btest is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Ottke trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Btest keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass. #T2#
Ottke won't allow Btest to sweep him here.
Btest controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Btest controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Btest is keeping the position.#T3#
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Btest trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Btest wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Btest pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Btest controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T5#
Btest wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Btest trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Btest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Btest trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Btest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there. #T6#
Btest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Btest.
Btest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7##SUB#
Btest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Btest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke 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.
Btest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Btest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (2) vs (2) Ottke
Btest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Btest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Btest is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Btest trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ottke controlling Btest's posture.
Btest trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T10#
Btest is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke 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.
Ottke looking to control.
#T11#
Ottke pulls Btest in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Btest tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke 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.#T12#
Ottke pulls Btest in close to prevent any damage.
Btest wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Btest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ottke 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: Btest (2) vs (4) Ottke
Btest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Btest is adopting a defensive guard.
Btest looking to control.
#T14#
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Btest keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Btest is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 4 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Rolf Ottke 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kincaid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziyaeddin tries to avoid it but Kincaid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ziyaeddin to the ground. Ziyaeddin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Ziyaeddin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid is looking to reverse the position.
Kincaid stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ziyaeddin is staying tight to Kincaid's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziyaeddin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Kincaid is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid is being controlled here.
Kincaid tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziyaeddin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ziyaeddin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ziyaeddin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
#T3#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace.
Ziyaeddin is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer.
Kincaid trying to control from the bottom.
Kincaid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ziyaeddin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kincaid is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Ziyaeddin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (7) vs (0) Kincaid#T4#
Kincaid can't escape the position.
Ziyaeddin content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is working for a guillotine from mount but Kincaid frees his head quite easily.
Kincaid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (7) vs (2) Kincaid
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin is really struggling to control Kincaid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kincaid looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Ziyaeddin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kincaid looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin pulls Kincaid in close to prevent any damage.
Kincaid looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin pulls Kincaid in to control the position.
Kincaid passes into half guard. #T6#
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin pulls Kincaid in to control the position.
Kincaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Kincaid won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control Kincaid's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin'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.
Kincaid is looking to pass into half guard but Ziyaeddin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ziyaeddin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (9) vs (2) Kincaid
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kincaid 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: Ziyaeddin (9) vs (4) Kincaid
Kincaid is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (9) vs (7) Kincaid#T7#
Kincaid looking to control but Ziyaeddin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kincaid is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kincaid wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Kincaid controlling the pace for now.
Ziyaeddin tries to lock up and control but Kincaid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid trying to control but Ziyaeddin is having none of it. #T8#
Kincaid controlling the position easily from mount.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid is stalling here but it's allowed Ziyaeddin to get half guard.
Kincaid controlling the action here.#T9##SUB2#
Kincaid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kincaid is trying to control the action in half guard but Ziyaeddin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kincaid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ziyaeddin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ziyaeddin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kincaid is working for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kincaid wants to take a breather but Ziyaeddin is having none of it. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
Ziyaeddin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kincaid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kincaid's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (7) Kincaid#T10#
You can see the frustration on Kincaid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kincaid trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for the choke from the back position but Kincaid is controlling his hands well.
Ziyaeddin is trying to stick to Kincaid's back but Kincaid is turning into Ziyaeddin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kincaid. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (9) Kincaid#SUB2#
Kincaid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kincaid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid stands and throws Ziyaeddin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (12) Kincaid#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T11#
Ziyaeddin sneaks back into half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kincaid seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziyaeddin is in trouble now - Kincaid has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (15) Kincaid
Ziyaeddin can't escape the position.
Ziyaeddin gets back to half guard.
Kincaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Kincaid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kincaid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kincaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control but Kincaid manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (18) Kincaid
Kincaid trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Ziyaeddin regains half guard.
Ziyaeddin moves into full guard.
Kincaid trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin trying to keep a closed guard but Kincaid is proving a slippery customer.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving. #T14#
Kincaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kincaid manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (15) vs (18) Kincaid
Kincaid has control of Ziyaeddin's left arm, preventing Ziyaeddin from doing any damage.
Ziyaeddin pushing down on Kincaid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ziyaeddin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but Kincaid defending well. #SUB2#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kincaid wins on points by 18 to 15.
Our winner, Arthur Kincaid, 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mondragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mondragon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Mondragon manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Mondragon#T1#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Mondragon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov passes into half guard. #T6#
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T7#
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Mondragon#T11#
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
Mondragon is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#SUB#
Kersikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T14#
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Mondragon prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to control but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boaz lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Boaz won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Boaz trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Boaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boaz preventing the sweep.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Boaz preventing the sweep.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Boaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage.
Boaz content to stall in guard here.
Boaz postures up.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in to control the position.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz'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.#T3#
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
Boaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (5) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Krawlee wants to control but Boaz is having none of it.
Krawlee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boaz is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
Krawlee has his hands clasped together around Boaz's back. He's all about the action.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Krawlee is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaz.
#T5#
Krawlee trying to control here.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee wants to control but Boaz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Boaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Krawlee controlling the position for now.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.
Krawlee is in trouble now - Boaz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (8) vs (0) Krawlee
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
Krawlee is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Krawlee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krawlee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Boaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there. #T8#
Boaz is fighting to break Krawlee's control of his arms but Krawlee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Boaz trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Krawlee 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: Boaz (8) vs (2) Krawlee
Krawlee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boaz has his hands clasped together around Krawlee's back. He's all about the action.
Krawlee controlling the action here.#T10#
It looks like Krawlee 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#
Boaz won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Boaz is refusing to be controlled, as Krawlee sits in half guard.
Boaz trying to control here.
Krawlee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Boaz is having none of it.
Krawlee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krawlee is thwarting Boaz's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Boaz is a slippery customer.#T13#
Krawlee is thwarting Boaz's attempts to control the position.
Krawlee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krawlee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Krawlee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (10) vs (2) Krawlee
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee is trying to keep Boaz in close.
#T14#
Krawlee controlling Boaz's posture.
Boaz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Boaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boaz takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Wamberto Boaz 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T1#
Savkov passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz 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.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz continues to stall.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz wants to control the position but Savkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
#T5#
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Savkov tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is pressing down on Savkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is trying to hold Savkov in close to prevent damage but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Savkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T7#
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Diaz pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Savkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Diaz is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Savkov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Savkov
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Savkov prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it. #T10#
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov postures up.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T11#
Diaz seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Diaz'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.
Savkov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (3) Savkov
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Savkov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (3) Savkov#T13#
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Diaz working away.
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Savkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (3) Savkov
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
A very excited looking Dick Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 30 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Schultz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev 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.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Andreev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (5) Schultz
Andreev struggling a bit here.
Andreev is letting Schultz control him for a moment.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schultz gets to mount! Andreev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (0) vs (7) Schultz
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Andreev can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling from mount.
Andreev 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.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Andreev is looking to control Schultz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andreev wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Andreev is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Schultz 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.#T5#
Andreev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Schultz is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schultz is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#T8#
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (4) vs (7) Schultz
Will Andreev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Schultz trying to control but not successfully.
Will Andreev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Andreev looking to break Schultz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schultz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andreev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schultz trying to control the hands but Andreev won't let him. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a rear naked choke here but Schultz reverses the position brilliantly into Andreev's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (9) Schultz
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Andreev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Andreev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.#T11#
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Andreev is looking to sweep but instead, Schultz has passed into half guard.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz prevents Andreev from improving his position.#T12#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is taking a breather. Andreev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Well,Andreev is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
It looks like Schultz 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.
Andreev tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz prevents Andreev from improving his position.#T14#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Schultz.#SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 9 to 4.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Galanos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersson did well to prevent Galanos getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Andersson
Galanos is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Andersson looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galanos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (2) vs (4) Andersson
My spies in RED BELT ACADEMY inform me that Andersson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Andersson.
Andersson is hanging on to Galanos's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Andersson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Andersson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galanos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Andersson controlling the position well here. Galanos rolled but Andersson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Galanos tries to escape but Andersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Galanos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Galanos can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Andersson working for the choke.
Andersson controlling the position well here. Galanos rolled but Andersson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Andersson gets his hands free.
Galanos wants to escape the position.
Andersson controls the position.
Galanos just trying to survive but Andersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Andersson has the hooks in. Galanos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andersson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Andersson 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.
Andersson looking to hold on to the position here but Galanos rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Galanos is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson is pushing down on Galanos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galanos is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galanos won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5##SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson stalling. #SUB2#
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galanos trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Galanos gets back to full guard.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Andersson pushes down on Galanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Galanos wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
#T7##SUB2#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galanos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson controlling the action here. #T8#
Galanos won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Galanos won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Andersson sits in half guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Andersson wants to take a breather but Galanos is having none of it.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Galanos won't allow it. #T10#
Galanos moves into full guard.
Andersson stays in close to Galanos's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Andersson.#T11#
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Andersson postures up.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up. #T13#
Galanos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson forces his way into half guard.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (7) Andersson#T14#
Galanos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson wants to control the pace but Galanos is squirming around nicely.
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Andersson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson wins on points by 7 to 2.
Frank Andersson 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 29 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Huhrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Morrison
Huhrera is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huhrera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (0) Morrison
Huhrera trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison tries to bench press Huhrera off him but Huhrera keeps the position. #SUB#
Huhrera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morrison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huhrera but great work by Morrison. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huhrera (5) vs (4) Morrison
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Huhrera trying to control here.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Huhrera trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huhrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there. #T2#
Morrison stands and throws Huhrera 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (7) Morrison
Huhrera tries to bench press Morrison off him but Morrison keeps the position. #SUB2#
Morrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Huhrera is defending well. #SUB2#
Morrison is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Huhrera looks calm but he's in trouble here. Morrison gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Huhrera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Morrison lets go of the hold and Huhrera can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Morrison!
David Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 8 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Hozdic closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. Hozdic pushes Pavlov against the cage but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pavlov gets caught flat footed, as Hozdic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Pavlov#T1#
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Hozdic pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Pavlov 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#T3#
Hozdic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Hozdic is defending the position.
Hozdic is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T4#
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5#
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hozdic can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6##SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hozdic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Hozdic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T7#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Hozdic is positioning himself well to prevent Pavlov advancing to mount.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hozdic is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T8##SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hozdic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hozdic is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#T9#
Hozdic is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov trying to control from Hozdic's half guard. Hozdic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov pushing down on Hozdic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hozdic's thigh. Hozdic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T11#
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard. #T12#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hozdic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hozdic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T13#
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hozdic is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
#T14#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Pavlov tries to take Hozdic's back but instead Hozdic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 5 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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