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CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch PBP Commentary |
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin defending well.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
#T1#
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ziyaeddin controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position.
Nickal 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.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is fighting to break Ziyaeddin's control of his arms but Ziyaeddin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet. #T3#
Nickal postures up.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nickal pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Ziyaeddin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control but can't.
Ziyaeddin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nickal is staying active.
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Nickal is trying to control. Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin gets back to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin has his feet on Nickal's thighs here. He's pushed Nickal off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nickal screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 18 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Average shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Diesel
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Average controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Diesel is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Diesel
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Average holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #T3#
Average is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Average keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Average has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Average working a defensive guard here.
Average pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel prevents Average from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Average defends the submission attempt.
Average gets full guard.#T6#
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #T8#
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Average is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #T9#
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (2) vs (5) Diesel
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Average trying to control but Diesel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Average (2) vs (8) Diesel
Average controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T10#
Diesel not allowing Average to control his hands.
Average is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Diesel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Average tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Average defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diesel's arms. #SUB2#
Average fending off the submission attempt from Diesel.
Diesel is not going to allow Average to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
What can Average do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Average trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Diesel gets his hands free as Average looks to control.
Diesel has the hooks in. Average is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average turns into Diesel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (4) vs (8) Diesel
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Average looking to pass the guard.
Average stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel wants to control the position but Average says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dyon quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Ottke
Dyon is trying to get back to full 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.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dyon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dyon wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ottke jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (5) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ottke staying calm.
Dyon is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke controlling from side mount. #T2#
Dyon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyon tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Dyon manages to get back to half guard.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Dyon wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dyon wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dyon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (8) Ottke#T5#
Dyon 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.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Dyon tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon gets full guard.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon 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.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Ottke pushing down on Dyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Dyon wants to sweep but Ottke has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (11) Ottke#T10#
Dyon is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Dyon tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #T12#
Dyon being controlled here, momentarily.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon 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: Dyon (2) vs (11) Ottke#SUB#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well. #T13#
Dyon is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well,Dyon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (2) vs (15) Ottke
Dyon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dyon.
Dyon wants to escape the position.
Good control from Ottke.
Dyon is really stuck here.
#T14#
Dyon wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Ottke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dyon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dyon just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dyon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Dyon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ottke's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 15 to 2.
Rolf Ottke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 32 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee looks for a takedown but Walters sprawls well.
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.#TD#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Walters
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T2#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Walters is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Walters wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Walters wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walters there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Walters
Walters regains half guard.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Walters trying to control but Lee postures up.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Walters trying to control but Lee postures up.
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Walters
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters manages to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Walters is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Walters is not content to let Lee control the position.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Walters
Walters stops Lee from passing to mount.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Walters is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Walters prevents Lee from moving into mount.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Lee working away.#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Walters is defending well.
Walters struggling a bit here.#T12##SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Walters! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Walters
Walters is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Walters tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T13#
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Walters
Walters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (18) vs (2) Walters
Walters is trying to escape the mount.
Walters 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 (18) vs (4) Walters
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Walters content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Morrison Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 34 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen keeping hold of Vicini's head, controlling as best he can.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vicini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen gets full guard.
Petersen pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (0) Petersen
Vicini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Petersen's legs.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T2#
Petersen has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Petersen
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vicini trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (5) Petersen
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Vicini stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Petersen moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen biding his time, controlling Vicini.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petersen biding his time, controlling Vicini.
Well, with Petersen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vicini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vicini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vicini for a finish. #T7##SUB2#
Vicini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vicini is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vicini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control but Vicini is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Vicini tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T8#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Vicini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Petersen is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Petersen 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.
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.#T10#
Petersen 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 tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicini is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen tries to move to mount but Vicini blocks the move with his legs.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Petersen takes a little break here. Vicini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
Vicini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (8) vs (13) Petersen
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T13#
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Vicini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Vicini is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to escape the mount but Petersen keeps good control and instead manages to take Vicini's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (16) Petersen
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 16 to 8.
Conald Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steel controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel controlling from the top position. #T2#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Steel
Steel takes a little break here. Cubbedge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Steel wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cubbedge prevents Steel from improving position.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Steel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Steel
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (8) Steel
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel looking to control.
#T5#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Steel 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.#T6#
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Steel is continuing to stall.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Steel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (12) Steel#T7#
Cubbedge doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge gets a body lock and reverses into Steel's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (12) Steel
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Steel controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel 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.
Steel is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cubbedge , at least for the moment.#T9#
Steel trying to control the position.
Cubbedge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Steel controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Steel working a defensive guard but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T12#
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13##SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Steel 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.#T14#
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to control.
Steel has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjj Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mazzini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trump's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump trying to hold on to Mazzini's head to control him but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trump is trying to control but Mazzini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Mazzini
Trump prevents Mazzini from improving position.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB2#
Mazzini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trump, who protects the arm well.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Mazzini keeps moving and retains side control.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mazzini tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini takes a little break here. Trump wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Mazzini trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump tries to bench press Mazzini off him but Mazzini keeps the position. #T4#
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Mazzini
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump not doing much here.
#T5#
Trump is thwarting Mazzini's attempts to control the position.
Mazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mazzini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump stays in close to Mazzini's body and controls the position. #T6#
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Trump won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Mazzini 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.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (5) Mazzini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Mazzini can't escape the position.
Trump seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mazzini is holding on tight.
Mazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mazzini can't escape the position.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trump'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.
Trump wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Trump takes Mazzini's back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (8) vs (5) Mazzini
Trump really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mazzini.
Trump has the hooks in. Mazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mazzini is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Trump off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Mazzini right now.
Trump has the hooks in. Mazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trump trying to control.#T12#
Mazzini turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (7) Mazzini
Trump pulls Mazzini in close to prevent any damage.
Mazzini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.#T13#
Trump pulls Mazzini in close to prevent any damage.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzini trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Trump managing to control the position.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzini is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Donald Trump retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Donald Trump thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Dravezesdi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dravezesdi as Jones shoots in.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dravezesdi pinned against the cage. Dravezesdi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaica Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravezesdi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Dravezesdi looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Dravezesdi sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dravezesdi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Dravezesdi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Dravezesdi has passed into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
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.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dravezesdi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly momentarily but Jones bucks him off and regains half guard. #T5#
Dravezesdi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
Jones has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Jones is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dravezesdi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Dravezesdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Dravezesdi is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Jones working away.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dravezesdi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Dravezesdi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (7) vs (15) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dravezesdi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Dravezesdi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (18) Dravezesdi#T10#
Jones is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Jones instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Jones won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (21) Dravezesdi
Jones is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position. #T12#
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (21) Dravezesdi
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dravezesdi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 21 to 9.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Brown 's takedown attempt.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown .
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brown regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Brown
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jackson is pushing down on Brown 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Brown trying to control here.
Jackson trying to control the pace. #T3#
Jackson is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Brown 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T5#
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown ! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Brown
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jackson gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson not allowing Brown to control his hands.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Jackson keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Jackson is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jackson prevents Brown from improving his position.
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (0) Brown #T9#
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (13) vs (0) Brown
Jackson wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Jackson fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (16) vs (0) Brown #T12#
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jackson has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T13#
Brown is in bad spot here.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown .
Brown trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Brown is really stuck here.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I would not like to be Brown right now.
Jackson is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrano Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Antonio Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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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 8 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hirsch did well to prevent Camara getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T1#
Camara not doing much here.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is trying is best to control the position here.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara'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.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Hirsch
Camara tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Hirsch controls the action.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Camara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch passes into half guard. #T4#
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Camara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Camara won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camara trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Hirsch#T6#
Hirsch tries to break free.
Hirsch breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Camara trying to control the position.
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hirsch won't allow Camara to sweep him here. #T7#
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Camara is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hirsch preventing the sweep. #T9#
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara 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: Camara (11) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Camara wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirsch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Hirsch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hirsch is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Hirsch is looking to get back to full guard here but Camara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (14) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (14) vs (10) Hirsch
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Camara tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but Camara doesn't allow it.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara stops Hirsch from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T14#
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is looking to work his way around to Camara's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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