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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Muhammad Ali! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Salajudin Ii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ali is trying to keep an underhook but Salajudin Ii manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ali (0) vs (2) Salajudin Ii#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ali is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Simpson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Belle Frost!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Simpson shoots in and bounces Frost off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simpson (2) vs (0) Frost#SUB2#
Frost isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simpson stacks Frost 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 Simpson! Score +3 for passing guard: Simpson (5) vs (0) Frost
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Simpson tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Simpson'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working. #SUB#
Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Simpson tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Simpson is staying tight to Frost's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Simpson just content to control the position.
Frost tries to buck Simpson off but Simpson is having none of it.
Frost manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simpson (5) vs (2) Frost
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Frost has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frost's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simpson (7) vs (2) Frost
Simpson content to stall in guard here.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Frost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Frost being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Simpson is sitting in close to Frost's body. Frost has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Simpson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Simpson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Belle Frost! |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Oskar Arnason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnason tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Ryan has his hands on Arnason's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arnason looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Arnason has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arnason reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arnason taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Ryan!
A victorious Eddie Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nami Mugiwara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Colin McDudley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mugiwara is defended easily by McDudley.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Mugiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
McDudley darts in and clinches Mugiwara up against the cage.
Mugiwara jumps guard but McDudley stands there with Mugiwara around his waist. Mugiwara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
McDudley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDudley keeping moving, preventing Mugiwara from controlling successfully.
Mugiwara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (0) McDudley
Mugiwara is looking to take a break and control but McDudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mugiwara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Mugiwara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mugiwara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mugiwara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mugiwara tries for a kimura but McDudley is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Mugiwara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mugiwara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDudley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mugiwara's guard! Nice work there by McDudley! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (2) McDudley
McDudley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mugiwara wants to sweep here but McDudley controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mugiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mugiwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDudley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Mugiwara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDudley has picked Mugiwara up and slammed him! Mugiwara can't keep hold of the triangle and McDudley manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (5) McDudley
Mugiwara is breathing heavily.
McDudley staying calm.
Mugiwara is trying to get back to half guard.
Mugiwara can't do much from the bottom here.
Mugiwara is looking to regain half guard here but McDudley keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Mugiwara wants to control but McDudley postures up.
Mugiwara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDudley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mugiwara tries to roll over but McDudley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mugiwara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mugiwara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDudley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
McDudley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mugiwara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDudley is taking a breather. Mugiwara 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.#T6#
Mugiwara tries to roll over but McDudley keeps him under control.
Mugiwara is pressing down on McDudley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mugiwara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDudley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mugiwara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDudley stacks Mugiwara 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 McDudley! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (8) McDudley
Mugiwara is trying to work for a sweep but McDudley has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mugiwara (3) vs (10) McDudley#T7#
Mugiwara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDudley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDudley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mugiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDudley avoids the attempt from Mugiwara to control.
Mugiwara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDudley trying to control the pace. #T8#
Mugiwara trying to get back to full guard but McDudley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (13) McDudley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDudley controlling from the full mount.
McDudley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mugiwara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mugiwara (3) vs (16) McDudley
Mugiwara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Mugiwara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
McDudley looking to break Mugiwara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mugiwara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDudley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McDudley is trying to stick to Mugiwara's back but Mugiwara is turning into McDudley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDudley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mugiwara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mugiwara (5) vs (16) McDudley#T9##SUB#
Mugiwara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDudley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mugiwara has McDudley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mugiwara (5) vs (18) McDudley#SUB#
Mugiwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDudley stopping the sweep attempt from Mugiwara.
McDudley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10##SUB#
McDudley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDudley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mugiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mugiwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
McDudley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mugiwara is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mugiwara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McDudley is defending well. Mugiwara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McDudley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mugiwara celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nami Mugiwara! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Klay Dee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Yahontov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yahontov tries to keep at a distance but Dee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yahontov is trying to drag Dee to the mat but Dee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yahontov.
Dee wants a takedown.
Yahontov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yahontov wants a takedown but no success here.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Yahontov.
Yahontov can't get the takedown.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dee wants a takedown but no success here.
Dee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yahontov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dee wants a takedown.
Yahontov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dee prevents it.
Dee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yahontov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yahontov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Yahontov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Yahontov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yahontov to the mat. Yahontov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dee (2) vs (0) Yahontov
Dee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yahontov trying to keep a closed guard but Dee is proving a slippery customer.
Yahontov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yahontov looking for a sweep. Not yet Yahontov, not yet. #T2#
Dee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dee continues to stall.
Dee wants to pass the guard but Yahontov is keeping the position.#T3#
Yahontov controlling Dee's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Yahontov is pulling down on Dee's head to control his posture.
Dee wants to pass the guard but Yahontov is keeping the position.
Yahontov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Dee trying to mount his opponent but Yahontov defends it.
Dee prevents Yahontov from improving his position.
Dee wants to free his trapped foot but Yahontov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yahontov is controlling Dee's trapped leg to prevent Dee from advancing to side control.#T6#
Dee trying to mount his opponent but Yahontov defends it.
Yahontov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (5) vs (0) Yahontov
Yahontov can't escape the position.
#T7#
Dee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yahontov tries to reverse the position but Dee maintains control.
Dee controlling the pace for now.
Yahontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Dee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yahontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dee controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee avoids the attempt from Yahontov to control.#T9#
Dee controlling his opponent.
Yahontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Dee has a good base and remains in mount.
Dee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dee tries to control but Yahontov wriggling away. #T10#
Yahontov tries to reverse the position but Dee maintains control.
Dee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yahontov tries to reverse the position but Dee maintains control.
Dee controlling from the full mount.
Yahontov tries to hold on but Dee pushes him away. #T11#
Yahontov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yahontov is still trying to improve position.
Dee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yahontov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dee controlling from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Yahontov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dee controlling from the full mount.
Dee'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.
Further stalling from Dee.#T13#
Dee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dee prevents Yahontov from getting the reversal.
Dee controlling from mount.
Yahontov is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Dee controlling the pace for now.
Yahontov working to try and regain half guard.
Dee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yahontov is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Klay Dee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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