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CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Syndal
Burroughs trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal trying to control the position here.
Burroughs stays in close to Syndal's body and controls the position.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Syndal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Syndal in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Syndal
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Syndal is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Syndal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (2) Syndal#T2#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Syndal keeps moving.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.#T3#
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (2) Syndal#SUB#
Burroughs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burroughs tries to advance position but instead Syndal slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Syndal recovers full guard.
Syndal is controlling Burroughs's posture.#T5#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Syndal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Syndal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal preventing the sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Syndal controls the pace.
Burroughs has his hands on Syndal's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Syndal looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Syndal
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Syndal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs stands and throws Syndal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (4) Syndal
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Syndal prevents Burroughs from improving position. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Burroughs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Syndal denies him.
Syndal is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndal, who protects the arm well.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom. #T10#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Syndal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Syndal is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Burroughs tries to move to mount but Syndal blocks the move with his legs.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away.
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away. #T12#
I wouldn't like to be where Syndal is right now.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Burroughs working away.
Syndal is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #T13#
Syndal stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away. #SUB#
Burroughs swings around for an armbar but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (6) Syndal#SUB#
Burroughs working for a triangle but Syndal defends it easily.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Burroughs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Syndal has passed into half guard!
Burroughs tries to roll over but Syndal keeps him under control.
Syndal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Syndal passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (9) Syndal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Joshua Burroughs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazimierz sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.
Kazimierz 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.
Halli prevents Kazimierz from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Kazimierz defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz trying to control from the bottom.
Halli slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Kazimierz trying to control here.
Kazimierz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kazimierz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kazimierz being controlled here, momentarily.
Halli 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.#SUB2#
Kazimierz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Kazimierz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Halli 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.
Kazimierz 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: Halli (2) vs (2) Kazimierz#T3#
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Kazimierz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazimierz. #SUB2#
Kazimierz seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kazimierz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kazimierz 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.
#T5#
Kazimierz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kazimierz content to control rather than advance.
Kazimierz wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Halli is doing well to control the position and prevent Kazimierz from advancing to side control.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Kazimierz 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.
Kazimierz is continuing to stall.#T7#
Kazimierz trying to control from Halli's half guard. Halli has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Kazimierz passes Halli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazimierz is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.
Kazimierz controlling the pace. #T8#
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Kazimierz is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.
Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Kazimierz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kazimierz stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kazimierz passes Halli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halli is not content to let Kazimierz control the position.#T11##SUB2#
Kazimierz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura here.
Kazimierz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halli controlling the position.#T12#
Kazimierz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (2) Kazimierz#SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Kazimierz controlling Halli's posture.
Kazimierz working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazimierz is looking to improve his position.
Halli is pressing down on Kazimierz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazimierz is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 6 wins and 7 losses; Vito Scaletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scaletta (0) vs (2) Bates
Scaletta has his hands clasped together around Bates's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates trying to mount his opponent but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates prevents Scaletta from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to take a breather but Scaletta is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Scaletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Scaletta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bates has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (0) vs (5) Bates
Scaletta tries to reverse the position but Bates maintains control.
Bates wants to take Scaletta's back but he can't do it this time.
Bates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scaletta wants to control but Bates is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bates jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Scaletta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Scaletta and Bates has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Bates wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bates goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scaletta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bates but great work by Scaletta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scaletta (4) vs (5) Bates
Bates is looking to reverse the position.
Scaletta wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Bates is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scaletta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scaletta (4) vs (9) Bates#T3#
Bates wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scaletta is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Bates working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bates trying to control.
Bates keeps control of the position as Scaletta tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Bates patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Bates on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Scaletta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bates avoiding Scaletta 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Bates is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Scaletta trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Bates is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Scaletta tries to escape but Bates has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Bates working for the choke.
Scaletta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bates's guard. Nice work there by Scaletta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scaletta (6) vs (9) Bates
Bates trying to control the position.
Scaletta preventing the sweep. #T5#
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but Scaletta is proving a slippery customer.
Scaletta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (9) vs (9) Bates#SUB#
Scaletta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bates has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scaletta but great work by Bates. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scaletta (9) vs (13) Bates
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scaletta keeps working.
Scaletta wants to control but Bates postures up.#T6##SUB2#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scaletta, who protects the arm well.
Scaletta tries to buck Bates off but Bates is having none of it.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Scaletta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scaletta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Bates advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scaletta (9) vs (15) Bates#SUB2#
Bates working for a guillotine from mount but Scaletta is in no mood to give up.
Scaletta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bates trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Scaletta tries to hold on but Bates postures up.#T8#
Bates controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Scaletta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bates.
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Bates working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scaletta is working to get back to half guard.
Bates looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Scaletta regains half guard.
Scaletta trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
#SUB2#
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scaletta sees it coming and defends easily.
Scaletta trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Scaletta is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Scaletta is trying to get back to full guard.
Scaletta is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Bates passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (9) vs (18) Bates
Scaletta is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Scaletta is defending well.
Scaletta can't do much from the bottom here.
Scaletta tries to control but Bates manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Scaletta (9) vs (21) Bates
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
Bates trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Bates is looking for the choke from the back position but Scaletta is controlling his hands well. #T12#
Bates is not going to allow Scaletta to sit and survive in this position.
Scaletta can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bates is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Scaletta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scaletta tries to escape the position.
#T13##SUB2#
Bates has got his arm under Scaletta's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Scaletta has spun round into Bates's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scaletta (11) vs (21) Bates
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Scaletta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bates! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scaletta (11) vs (25) Bates
Scaletta is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bates swings around for an armbar but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bates's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scaletta (13) vs (25) Bates
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bates throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scaletta uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (16) vs (25) Bates#T14#
Bates is trying to get back to half guard.
Bates gets back to half guard.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Bates defending well.
Scaletta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (19) vs (25) Bates
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scaletta is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bates is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Scaletta (22) vs (25) Bates
And that's the end of the fight!
Bates wins on points by 25 to 22.
A very excited looking Armad Bates made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Young Lad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lad closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Lad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lad sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lad (0) vs (2) Brown
Lad 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.
Lad is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brown 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.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lad defends it well.
Lad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Brown 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.#T2#
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lad keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is keen to just control but Lad is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Lad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lad reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (2) vs (2) Brown
Lad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Lad postures up.
Lad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown has his hands on Lad's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Lad advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (5) vs (2) Brown
Lad happy to just control the position for now.
Lad'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.#T5#
Brown wants to control but Lad postures up.
Lad controlling the position from side mount.
Brown is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.#T6#
Lad controlling the pace.
Lad is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Lad not doing much here.
Lad moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Brown tries to hold on but Lad pushes him away.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Lad has a good base and remains in mount.
Lad pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lad controlling his opponent.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Lad controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Further stalling from Lad.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Lad has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but Lad postures up.
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Lad slows the pace down in half guard.
Lad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Lad 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.
#T10#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Lad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lad is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown is looking to control Lad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Lad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lad wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T11#
Lad passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (11) vs (2) Brown
Lad in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lad controls the position.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Lad wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to control Lad's posture but Lad avoids it.
Lad is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lad trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #T13#
Brown trying to remain calm as Lad controls from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lad is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Lad controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lad trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lad takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Young Lad thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown but Tetsuo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tetsuo is looking to counter the offense by Ziyaeddin and move into the clinch.
Ziyaeddin goes for a double leg but Tetsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tetsuo continues to drive forward.
Tetsuo is looking to counter the offense by Ziyaeddin and move into the clinch.
Ziyaeddin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo tries to avoid it but Ziyaeddin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tetsuo to the ground. Tetsuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tetsuo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tetsuo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Tetsuo tries to counter by clinching up but Ziyaeddin breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tetsuo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo has control of Ziyaeddin's left arm, preventing Ziyaeddin from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tetsuo is pulling down on Ziyaeddin's head to control his posture. #T1#
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Tetsuo.
Ziyaeddin stays in close to Tetsuo's body and controls the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetsuo has Ziyaeddin pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Ziyaeddin off! Ziyaeddin jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to sit in guard and control but Tetsuo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T2#
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard but Tetsuo passes into half guard.
Tetsuo wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him busy.
Tetsuo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ziyaeddin gets back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (4) Ziyaeddin#T3#
Ziyaeddin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tetsuo controls Ziyaeddin momentarily but Ziyaeddin frees himself.
Tetsuo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tetsuo, not yet. #T5#
Tetsuo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (4) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
Tetsuo stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tetsuo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (4) vs (6) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position.
Ziyaeddin passes into half guard.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tetsuo defends it well. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tetsuo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Our winner, Amir Ziyaeddin, 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.
In defeat, Jurgen Tetsuo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Steel
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Merlin wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Merlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (6) vs (0) Steel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin controlling his opponent. #T1#
Steel can't escape the position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Steel wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Merlin 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.
Merlin trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Merlin has control of Steel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Merlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Merlin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Merlin is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #SUB#
Merlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Merlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T8#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Merlin stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Merlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (0) Steel#T10#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Steel can't escape the position.
Merlin looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Merlin controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin trying to control but Steel is having none of it. #T12#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Merlin is trying to control here but Steel has managed to regain half guard.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Steel is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Merlin controlling the action here.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merlin controlling the action here.#T14##SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (0) Steel
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Trump throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Newton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trump is in Newton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trump passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton wants to get back to full guard but Trump has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (5) Trump
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton gets full guard.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Trump pushes his legs off easily.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Newton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trump uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (8) Trump
Newton is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (4) vs (8) Trump
Trump is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Trump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Newton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Trump trying to control the hands but Newton won't let him.
Trump tries to escape but Newton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Trump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Trump trying to control the hands but Newton won't let him. #SUB#
Newton is persistently looking for the submission but Trump is defending it well.
#SUB#
Newton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
Trump showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Newton is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Newton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (4) vs (10) Trump
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trump escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (4) vs (13) Trump
Trump trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom. #T5#
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton is not content to let Trump control the position.
Newton regains half guard.
Newton is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Trump 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.#T6#
Newton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Well, if Trump 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.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton 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.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7##SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trump stacks Newton 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 Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (4) vs (16) Trump
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8##SUB2#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Trump tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newton prevents Trump from moving into mount.
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (8) vs (16) Trump#SUB#
Newton looking for the choke but no joy.
Trump tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9##SUB#
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trump has worked his arm free - good work by Trump!
#SUB#
Newton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trump rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newton's guard! Nice work there by Trump! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (8) vs (18) Trump#SUB#
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton looking for subs off his back but Trump has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trump moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (8) vs (21) Trump#T10#
Trump trying to control the position but Newton is working away.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton trying to remain calm as Trump controls from the top position.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.#T11#
Trump advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (8) vs (23) Trump
Trump wants to take Newton's back here but Newton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trump mounts Newton! Really nice guard pass there!
Newton tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newton is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Newton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Newton (8) vs (26) Trump#T12#
Good control from Trump.
Newton is in bad spot here.
Newton turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (10) vs (26) Trump
Trump is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trump is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trump has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (10) vs (28) Trump
Newton wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Trump controlling from the top position. #T13##SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trump is taking a breather. Newton 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.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Trump advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Trump 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.
Newton gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
Newton is in trouble now - Trump has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (10) vs (31) Trump
Newton is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump manages to capitalize on a mistake by Newton to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Newton (10) vs (34) Trump
Newton tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 34 to 10.
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pripyat 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: Balkan (0) vs (2) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T1#
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it.
Pripyat is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Pripyat 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.
Balkan has his hands on Pripyat's head, controlling the position.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T4#
Pripyat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pripyat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pripyat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dont mess with us. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Balkan is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat is looking to pass into half guard but Balkan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balkan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) Pripyat#SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (4) Pripyat
Balkan postures up.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pripyat is controlling Balkan's posture.#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Balkan has moved into half guard.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balkan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (4) Pripyat#T10#
Pripyat tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
Pripyat looks to move to half guard but instead Balkan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (9) vs (4) Pripyat
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#T11#
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Balkan postures up.
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB2#
Pripyat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Balkan stacks Pripyat 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 Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (12) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Pripyat stops Balkan from passing to mount.
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Pripyat trying to get back to full guard but Balkan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Pripyat reaches up and pulls Balkan towards him, trying to control the position. Balkan manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Pripyat! Pripyat tries to roll over - now Balkan is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Pripyat has to tap out! Great work there by Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Balkan!
Our winner, Boris Balkan, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to avoid it but Dalton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wangler to the ground. Wangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dalton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wangler is fending him off so far but Dalton persists. Nope, Wangler circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Wangler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Wangler is now in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Dalton
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton 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.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton seems keen to control Wangler's posture.#T1#
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling the position.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton is controlling Wangler's posture.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton pulls Wangler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wangler from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #T3#
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Wangler looking to control.
#T4#
Wangler pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler controlling the position.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton controlling from the top position. #T6#
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T7#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (6) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton pulls Wangler in to control the position.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Wangler postures up.
Dalton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wangler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T11#
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Wangler trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Wangler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton is trying to hold Wangler in close to prevent damage but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo looks for a takedown but Camara sprawls well.
Lo dives in for a single leg takedown but Camara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Camara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Lo
Camara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lo is looking for a sweep.
Camara taking a breather here.
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#
Lo can't do much from the bottom here.
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Camara slows the pace down.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
What's Lo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Camara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
I wouldn't like to be where Lo is right now.
Camara is trying to move to mount but Lo reverses beautifully and ends up in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Lo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Camara controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Camara is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lo wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Lo is stalling in the full guard.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Lo trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camara is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Camara is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Lo not doing much here.
#T11#
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T12#
Camara controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Camara is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (2) Lo#T14#
Lo keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (4) Lo
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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