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CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Rabbitte is looking to clinch. #CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Panda pulls guard. #SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbitte is aware though and is defending well.
Rabbitte content to stall in guard here.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabbitte is one step ahead there.
Rabbitte showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rabbitte is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda 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.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rabbitte stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Rabbitte#T2#
Panda is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Rabbitte thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rabbitte trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabbitte tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well. #T3#
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rabbitte tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Rabbitte is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda is controlling Rabbitte's trapped leg to prevent Rabbitte from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage. #T4#
Panda is controlling Rabbitte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping busy.
Panda is positioning himself well to prevent Rabbitte advancing to mount.
Rabbitte is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now. #T5##SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Rabbitte is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabbitte. #T6#
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Rabbitte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rabbitte is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Panda keeping hold of Rabbitte's head, controlling as best he can.
Rabbitte trying to control from half guard but Panda is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rabbitte is trying to control the action in half guard but Panda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Rabbitte tries to pass to full mount but Panda defends it.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabbitte.
#T8#
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Rabbitte is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rabbitte wants to pass to mount but Panda is defending the position.
Rabbitte working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Panda's thigh. Panda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully. #T9#
Panda looking to control.
Panda controlling the position.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda looking to control.
Panda controlling Rabbitte's posture.
Panda keeping full guard, as Rabbitte tries to pass. #T10#
Panda pulls Rabbitte in to control the position.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda trying to control the position.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Panda continues to stall.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rabbitte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rabbitte looking to pass the guard.
Panda trying to control the position.
Rabbitte being controlled here momentarily.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T12#
Panda managing to control the position.
Rabbitte wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda controls Rabbitte momentarily but Rabbitte frees himself. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Panda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Panda has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (3) Rabbitte
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rabbitte is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (5) Rabbitte#T13#
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Rabbitte is proving a slippery customer.
Rabbitte trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rabbitte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda pulls Rabbitte in to control the position.
Rabbitte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Rabbitte eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rabbitte wins on points by 5 to 2.
Paul Rabbitte 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Luc Gagnon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Scaletta moves into the clinch.
Scaletta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scaletta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagnon smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Gagnon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gagnon fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Scaletta jumps guard and drags Gagnon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Gagnon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scaletta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gagnon has managed to get both his arms back between Scaletta's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Scaletta controls Gagnon momentarily but Gagnon frees himself.
Gagnon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gagnon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scaletta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gagnon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scaletta controls Gagnon momentarily but Gagnon frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gagnon pushing down on Scaletta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Gagnon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gagnon is pressing down on Scaletta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scaletta is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gagnon 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. Scaletta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gagnon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luc Gagnon!
After winning the bout, Luc Gagnon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Mondragon drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Mondragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Mondragon is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondragon down to the mat. Mondragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kersikov.#CL#
Mondragon forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Mondragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
#TD2#
Kersikov tightens his grip and picks Mondragon up, before dumping him to the ground. Mondragon manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T1#
Mondragon seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Mondragon is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Kersikov#T4#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Kersikov controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (2) vs (6) Kersikov#T5#
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Mondragon is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (9) Kersikov
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9##SUB2#
Kersikov working for the choke.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Kersikov not allowing Mondragon to control his hands. #T10#
Mondragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mondragon's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Kersikov's hands.
Mondragon tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Mondragon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
#T11#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (15) Kersikov
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (17) Kersikov#T12#
Mondragon is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.#T13##SUB#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Mondragon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mondragon. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (20) Kersikov
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Newton clinches up with Merel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Newton jumps guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newton's guard.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it.
Newton wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Merel wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (3) Merel
Merel prevents Newton from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton gets back to half guard.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Newton won't allow Merel to pass to mount. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it. #SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (6) Merel
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merel wants to control the pace but Newton is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Merel looking to secure an arm triangle but Newton defends it well.
Newton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Merel is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Newton is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton won't allow Merel to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Merel is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it. #T4#
Newton is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merel is looking to advance position but Newton won't allow it.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is not content to let Merel control the position.
Newton gets full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel passes into half guard. #T6#
Newton wants to sweep but Merel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (9) Merel
Newton tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.#SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Newton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (9) Merel#SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton is looking to advance position but Merel won't allow it. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel is looking to improve his position.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Merel defending well. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Merel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
Merel controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel 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: Newton (2) vs (11) Merel
Newton is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Merel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merel is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton 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: Newton (4) vs (11) Merel#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Merel defends the submission attempt.#T10##SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?#T11##SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merel defends it well.
Merel trying to control here.
#T13##SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merel defends it well.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Merel is defending well. #SUB#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel wins on points by 11 to 4.
Our winner, Mark Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvatore is defending well.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvatore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salvatore has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.#TD#
Magomedov has Salvatore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salvatore tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
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.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.#T1#
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvatore for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T3#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Salvatore won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it. #T4#
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Magomedov wants to take Salvatore's back but he can't do it this time.
Salvatore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Salvatore 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: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there. #T6#
Magomedov is controlling Salvatore's posture.
Salvatore 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.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Salvatore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore 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. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass. #T8#
Magomedov controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Salvatore advances to half guard.
Magomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Salvatore manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (5) Salvatore#SUB2#
Salvatore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away. #T9#
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Salvatore#SUB2#
Salvatore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Salvatore not allowing Magomedov to control his hands. #SUB2#
Salvatore is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedov is defending it well.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov is really stuck here.
Salvatore avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for the choke but no joy. #T11#
Salvatore controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Salvatore has locked on a rear naked choke here! Magomedov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
After winning the bout, Enzo Salvatore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling the pace. #T1#
Let's hope that Ottke 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.
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.#T2#
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ottke 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.
#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke is staying tight to Savkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savkov is holding Ottke down, trying to stall.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face as Ottke controls the position. #T6#
Ottke trying to control the position but Savkov is working away.
Savkov tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position. #T7#
Ottke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Savkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Savkov tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T8#
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ottke.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke working away.
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.
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Ottke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Savkov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ottke yanks on the arm and Savkov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ottke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo.
Nice takedown defense from Lo. No joy for Addams on that attempt.
Lo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Addams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Lo
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Addams 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.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Lo gets full guard.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo is controlling Addams's posture.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lo controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Lo
Addams trying to control the position.
#T3#
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams has Lo pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Lo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo 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.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Addams keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Addams has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage.
Addams working a defensive guard but Lo passes into half guard.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Addams wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Addams is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Lo prevents Addams from improving his position.#T7#
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams trying to control the position.
Addams is controlling Lo's posture.#T8#
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams wants to control the position but Lo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lo controlling the action here.
Addams is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Addams tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Addams gets back to full guard.
Addams 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.#T9#
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Addams managing to control the position.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Lo
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Lo
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams trying to control but Lo postures up.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Addams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12#
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams has a hand on Lo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Lo
Addams holds on to Lo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T13#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams 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: Addams (6) vs (7) Lo
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (9) Lo#T14#
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 32 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 32 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mazzini looking to score a takedown here. Schultz is defending well but Mazzini drives through and ends up in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz controlling the position.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mazzini trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini stands and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Schultz#T1#
Mazzini tries to move to mount but Schultz blocks the move with his legs.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mazzini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mazzini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz has Mazzini pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Mazzini is fighting to break Schultz's control of his arms but Schultz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz has Mazzini pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Mazzini trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini stands and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz tries to bench press Mazzini off him but Mazzini keeps the position. #T5#
Mazzini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mazzini tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him. #SUB#
Mazzini tries for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Mazzini tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him. #T6#
Mazzini wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Mazzini tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him.
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mazzini swings around for an armbar but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (8) vs (2) Schultz#T7##SUB#
Mazzini looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.
Mazzini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (5) Schultz
Schultz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (8) vs (7) Schultz
Mazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mazzini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Mazzini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schultz won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here.
Schultz passes Mazzini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Mazzini wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.#SUB#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Schultz controlling the action here. #SUB#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Mazzini is trying to control but can't.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB#
Mazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Schultz is taking a breather. Mazzini 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.
Mazzini controlling the position well.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mazzini.#T14#
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Our winner, Vito Mazzini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen is continuing to stall.#T1#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is staying active underneath Kakuto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Petersen
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Petersen tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#T4#
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kakuto won't allow Petersen to sweep him here. #T6#
Kakuto postures up.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kakuto trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Kakuto wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kakuto forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Petersen is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Petersen
Kakuto working away.
Petersen tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Kakuto gets to mount! Petersen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (10) vs (0) Petersen#T11#
Petersen wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it. #T13#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Kakuto content to control rather than advance.
Petersen gets full guard.#T14#
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Petersen#SUB#
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petersen won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (2) Petersen
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Priest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Priest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priest feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Priest moves into the clinch.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Priest after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Priest regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson 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.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Priest
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (0) Priest
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Priest to control.#T2#
Priest gets back to half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson prevents Priest from improving his position.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (0) Priest
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Priest instead regains half guard. #T5#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (0) Priest#T6#
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to control here.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Priest tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jackson wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (16) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Priest for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well. #T9#
Priest wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson prevents Priest from improving his position.#T10#
Priest gets full guard.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (19) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is being controlled here.
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest being controlled for a moment. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
Priest wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to control the position but Priest is working away.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Jackson wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is staying tight to Priest's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Priest is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Priest wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (21) vs (0) Priest#T14#
Priest tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Priest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (21) vs (4) Priest
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrano Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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