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CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz PBP Commentary |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moore to the ground. Jones is now in Moore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Moore#SUB2#
Moore working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moore keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore trying to control here.
Moore is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Jones prevents Moore from improving his position.
Moore is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Moore
Jones working away.#SUB#
Moore wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Jones seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Moore is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Billy Jones!
Billy Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saldini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki passes into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Saldini recovers full guard.
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Saldini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Saldini#T1#
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Saldini to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saldini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki trying to control here.
#T2#
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Saldini's back. He's all about the action.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Saldini is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Saldini prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet. #SUB#
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Saldini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is looking to sweep but instead, Saldini has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Aoki tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Saldini not doing much here.
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aoki reverses the position - he's now on top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Saldini
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #T7#
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki is just content to waste time from the top position. Saldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini prevents Aoki from moving into mount.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Saldini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saldini won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Saldini controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Aoki looking to improve position, pressing down on Saldini's thigh with his hand. Saldini seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Aoki paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Aoki's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Saldini picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Angelo Saldini!
Angelo Saldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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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 15 wins and 12 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gelfen but Gelfen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gelfen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.#TD#
Gelfen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (4) vs (0) Petrov
Gelfen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (6) vs (0) Petrov
Gelfen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Gelfen controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gelfen controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen controlling his opponent.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Gelfen's attempts to control the action.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Gelfen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T2#
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov stops Gelfen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to take his opponent's back but Petrov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (6) vs (2) Petrov #T3#
Gelfen working a defensive guard but Petrov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (6) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gelfen gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Gelfen looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelfen, not yet.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen managing to control the position. #T5#
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Petrov has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Gelfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.
Petrov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (6) vs (8) Petrov
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Gelfen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov is looking to work his way around to Gelfen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Petrov controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gelfen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petrov tries to control but Gelfen wriggling away.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.#T10##SUB2#
Petrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Gelfen frees his head quite easily.
Gelfen is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Petrov avoids the attempt from Gelfen to control.
Petrov trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen can't escape the position.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.#T13#
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Gelfen wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape. #T14#
Petrov prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Gelfen gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen controlling the position well.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer working a defensive guard but Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Cruz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#T1#
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cruz has Archer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (5) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.#T2#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Cruz
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Cruz#T3#
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Archer is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for submissions but instead, Cruz has regained full guard.
Cruz 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: Archer (4) vs (9) Cruz
Archer has a hand on Cruz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cruz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Cruz
Archer is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer stops Cruz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz controlling his opponent. #T6#
Archer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (4) vs (15) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Archer trying to control the action but Cruz just sinks the hooks in.
Archer is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Archer has hold of Cruz's leg, trying to break free but it's let Cruz lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Archer is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Cruz throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darian Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Darian Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Joshua Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Brown gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brown has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard. #T4#
Magomedov trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T5#
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Brown postures up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown 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.
Our spies down at at BDS inform us that Magomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Brown advances to half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Brown slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Well, if Brown 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.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T11#
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Magomedov has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Brown is stalling here. Magomedov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Magomedov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (6) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 19 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kincaid did well to prevent Diesel getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Kincaid#SUB#
Kincaid is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kincaid trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kincaid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Kincaid wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kincaid wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kincaid wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T3#
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Kincaid
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I wouldn't like to be where Kincaid is right now. #T5#
Kincaid is being controlled here.
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.
Kincaid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kincaid.
Kincaid working a defensive guard here.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kincaid trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Kincaid regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6##SUB2#
Kincaid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Kincaid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7##SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for a triangle here but Diesel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel working away.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kincaid trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (10) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Kincaid regains half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Kincaid is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Kincaid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kincaid is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (0) Kincaid
A lull in the action here.
Diesel working away.#T10#
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincaid keeps working.
Kincaid trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid regains half guard.
Diesel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
Diesel mounts Kincaid! Really nice guard pass there!
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Kincaid defends it well.
Diesel controlling from mount. #T12#
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.#T13#
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kincaid is looking to escape.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kincaid is just holding on here. Diesel manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (24) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel is hanging on to Kincaid's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Diesel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Kincaid tries to break free.
Kincaid looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries for a takedown but Ty circles away easily#TD#
so Ty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ty defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Vieira working a defensive guard but Ty manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Vieira
Ty controls the position.
Vieira 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.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Vieira is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ty jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (8) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Vieira manages to get back to half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Vieira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ty has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (11) vs (0) Vieira
Ty prevents Vieira from getting the reversal.#T4#
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
Ty controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ty forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ty (14) vs (0) Vieira
Ty controls the position.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Ty doesn't have the hooks in and Vieira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (14) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vieira controls the pace.
Ty looking for a sweep. Not yet Ty, not yet.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving. #T7#
Ty looking for a sweep. Not yet Ty, not yet.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Ty controlling Vieira's posture.
Ty continues to stall.
Ty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Ty 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: Ty (16) vs (2) Vieira
Ty trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it. #T9#
Vieira tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Ty is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ty jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (19) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ty controlling the pace.
Vieira tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Vieira is looking to get back to full guard here but Ty has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (22) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira struggling a bit here.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Ty takes a little break here. Vieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Ty slows the pace down.
Vieira is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Vieira is trying to escape the position but Ty is controlling the position.
Vieira is looking to regain half guard here but Ty keeps moving and retains side control.
Vieira is trying to control Ty's posture but Ty avoids it. #T13#
Ty is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vieira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vieira manages to get back to half guard.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
A victorious Claudio Ty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 40 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 33 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Mata
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Mata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Pancake is not content to let Mata control the position.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Pancake pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mata maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pancake could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mata has cracked it and Pancake is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dado Mata!
A very excited looking Dado Mata 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andersson on his heels. He'll look to pass Andersson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Petersen
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson'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.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen happy to just control the position for now.
Andersson tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Andersson is trying to escape the position but Petersen is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
It looks like Petersen 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.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The adventures of Petersen the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen staying calm.
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (0) vs (7) Petersen
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Andersson tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but instead Andersson manages to regain half guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Andersson wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersson wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Petersen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Andersson is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen tries to control but Andersson wriggling away.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.#T10#
Andersson working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andersson wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Andersson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (0) vs (13) Petersen
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
Andersson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Andersson can't escape the position.
What can Andersson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersen is looking to control Andersson but Andersson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (13) Petersen#T12#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen is trying to keep Andersson in close.
#T13#
Andersson won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen 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.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Schultz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Schultz
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has Schultz pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schultz is now in half guard. #T3#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schultz controlling the action here.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Schultz's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Schultz is controlling the pace.
#T5#
MacGowan tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T7#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Schultz is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T8#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
MacGowan 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.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#T9#
Schultz stalling.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schultz doesn't escape. #T10#
MacGowan not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schultz's body.
#T11#
Schultz trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schultz's body.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacGowan is staying active.
Schultz tries to break free.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Schultz wants to escape the position.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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