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CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miyagi defends well and Walters ends up having to push Miyagi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Walters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walters gets underhooks to prevent Miyagi's takedown attempt.
Kevin Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Walters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Walters.
Miyagi tries for a takedown but Walters manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Walters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walters to the mat. Walters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to control the position.
#T2#
Miyagi is fighting to break Walters's control of his arms but Walters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi stalling.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Walters is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Walters 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.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Walters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Walters has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Walters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position.
Miyagi pushing down on Walters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Walters wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Walters (0) vs (8) Miyagi
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walters trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Walters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Walters being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture. #T7#
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi is continuing to stall.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Miyagi wants to control the action here but instead Walters manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miyagi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miyagi shrugs it off.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi stops Walters from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Walters has latched onto it... Big trouble! Walters pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Miyagi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Conforto gets a clinch.
Ortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conforto after a bit of a struggle.
Ortega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conforto prevents it.
Ortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conforto 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.
Ortega is looking for a takedown.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Ortega.#TD#
Conforto is trying to trip Ortega. He has hold of a leg but Ortega is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Conforto persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.#SUB#
Conforto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.#T2#
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega pushing down on Conforto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ortega wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Conforto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conforto manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Conforto's guard. #SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Conforto wants to control the position but Ortega says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Conforto gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Ortega#SUB2#
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Conforto stands and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Ortega#T5#
Ortega sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Conforto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ortega is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 34 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini tries for a takedown but Bangsit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bangsit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Bangsit
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Bangsit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1##SUB#
Vicini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bangsit is now in Vicini's guard. A big mistake from Vicini there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Bangsit
I've been told that Bangsit has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bangsit passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bangsit is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bangsit slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bangsit controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Bangsit 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.
Bangsit postures up.
#SUB#
Bangsit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Bangsit trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Bangsit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Vicini defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Bangsit is looking to stall here but Vicini recovers full guard.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangsit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bangsit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (5) Bangsit
Bangsit tries to take Vicini's back but instead Vicini uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (8) Bangsit
Bangsit fails to advance to Vicini's back.
Vicini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (8) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vicini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bangsit trying to control the position.
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7##SUB2#
Bangsit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicini stacks Bangsit 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 Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (8) Bangsit
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here.
Bangsit sneaks back into half guard.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg. #T8#
Vicini wants to control but Bangsit is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bangsit wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (8) Bangsit#T9#
Bangsit is trying to escape the mount but Vicini keeps good control and instead manages to take Bangsit's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (16) vs (8) Bangsit
Bangsit trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bangsit showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Vicini looking for the choke from the back. #T10#
Vicini has good solid back control here.
Vicini is trying to stick to Bangsit's back but Bangsit is turning into Vicini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bangsit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (16) vs (10) Bangsit
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangsit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Bangsit is very close to passing his half guard.
Bangsit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bangsit is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to control the action here but instead Bangsit manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (16) vs (13) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vicini turns into him and now he's in Bangsit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (18) vs (13) Bangsit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini postures up.
#T12#
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (21) vs (13) Bangsit
Bangsit is trying to improve his position.
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.
Bangsit is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Bangsit is defending well.
Bangsit stops Vicini from passing to mount. #T13#
Bangsit holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bangsit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bangsit is trying to escape the position but Vicini is controlling the position.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.
Bangsit struggling a bit here.
Bangsit is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 21 to 13.
A very excited looking Dido Vicini 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin 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: Lee (0) vs (4) Merlin
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Merlin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (6) Merlin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (6) Merlin#T1#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Merlin pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Merlin is still trying to improve position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Merlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Merlin working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#T3#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (8) Merlin
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Merlin trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Merlin defends it easily.
#T4#
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Merlin won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin advances to half guard.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Lee is in trouble now - Merlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (11) Merlin#T5#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Lee regains half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T6##SUB#
Merlin looking to improve position, pressing down on Lee's thigh with his hand. Lee seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Merlin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Merlin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lee picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Morrison Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Morrison Lee 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lemieux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Average keeping hold of Lemieux's head, controlling as best he can.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but Average defending well. #SUB#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lemieux in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Average tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Lemieux!
Don Lemieux is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Don Lemieux 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon looking to control.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon pushing down on Stenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon 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.
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (8) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T1#
Dyon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Dyon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stenberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Dyon manages to sink in the hooks.
Stenberg is in bad spot here.
Dyon wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
Stenberg just trying to survive but Dyon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dyon doesn't have the hooks in and Stenberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (8) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stenberg preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Dyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dyon! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (8) vs (7) Stenberg
Dyon tries to hold on but Stenberg postures up.#T3#
Dyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenberg controlling from mount.
Dyon wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Stenberg moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (8) vs (10) Stenberg
Stenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Dyon pushed the leg off.
Stenberg controlling well, preventing Dyon from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Dyon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stenberg's arms. #T4#
Dyon tries to roll but Stenberg sticks to his back.
Dyon trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dyon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stenberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg is the new welterweight champion!
Fredrik Stenberg tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cosades shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Cosades shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Cosades stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades'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.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosades defends it easily.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cosades sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sitsongrit doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cosades paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sitsongrit - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Marcinho Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hirsch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. El Toro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Hirsch
El Toro controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Hirsch passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch controlling the action here.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
El Toro's coaches at Nap or Tap have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (5) Hirsch
El Toro is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
El Toro tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
El Toro tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.#T3#
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but El Toro denies him.
Hirsch controlling from side mount.
Hirsch tries to move to mount but El Toro blocks the move with his legs.
El Toro is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it. #T4#
Hirsch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt El Toro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
El Toro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hirsch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (0) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch controlling from the full mount. #T5#
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
El Toro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch tries to control but El Toro wriggling away.
El Toro is working to get back to half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but El Toro doesn't allow it.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Hirsch wants to control but El Toro has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T9#
El Toro wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (10) Hirsch
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch controlling the action here. #T10#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
El Toro trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch trying to control the pace. #T12#
El Toro is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro is positioning himself well to prevent Hirsch advancing to mount.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Hirsch 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.#T13#
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Hirsch's back. He's all about the action.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 10 to 0.
Harry Hirsch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 19 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 29 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavlov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Halli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#T2#
Pavlov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Pavlov is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.#T4##SUB2#
Pavlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Halli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Pavlov manages to get back to half guard.
Halli is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#T5#
Pavlov is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T6#
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pavlov has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halli keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Halli'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.#T8#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T9#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Pavlov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T10#
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Halli is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead Halli slips a leg back in to half guard. #T11#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T12#
Pavlov stalling.
Halli controlling the position for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halli is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T13#
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
#T14#
Halli is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Pavlov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 7 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.#TD#
Camara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Camara is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Camara passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Silva Jr#T3#
Silva Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Camara moves to his opponent's back but Silva Jr bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Camara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Silva Jr#T4#
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara looking to control.
#T5#
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Silva Jr
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#T6#
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Silva Jr 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.#T7#
Camara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Silva Jr
Camara fails to advance to Silva Jr's back. #T8##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva Jr is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
Camara working a defensive guard but Silva Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (7) Silva Jr
Camara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Camara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr managing to control the position. #T11#
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara is controlling the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
Camara stalling. #T12#
Silva Jr is not content to let Camara control the position.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T13#
Camara prevents Silva Jr from getting the reversal.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara fails to advance to Silva Jr's back.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silva Jr is holding on tight.
#T14#
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (18) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr is holding onto Camara's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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