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CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 33 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mazzini gets a double leg takedown into Ziyaeddin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Mazzini trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin pulls Mazzini in to control the position.
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.#SUB2#
Mazzini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziyaeddin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mazzini has managed to get both his arms back between Ziyaeddin's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin is adopting a defensive guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to keep Mazzini in close.
#T1#
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziyaeddin looking to control but Mazzini passes into half guard.
Ziyaeddin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzini being controlled here momentarily.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet. #T2#
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep here but Mazzini controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mazzini pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mazzini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Mazzini wants to take Ziyaeddin's back here but Ziyaeddin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Mazzini looking to secure an arm triangle but Ziyaeddin defends it well.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Mazzini tries to control but Ziyaeddin wriggling away.
Ziyaeddin working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzini looking to control but Ziyaeddin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ziyaeddin 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: Mazzini (5) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzini is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #T5#
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here. #T6#
Ziyaeddin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (7) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#SUB#
Mazzini is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ziyaeddin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ziyaeddin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (7) vs (6) Ziyaeddin
Mazzini is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazzini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ziyaeddin working away.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Mazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziyaeddin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to pass to full mount but Mazzini defends it.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
Ziyaeddin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Mazzini trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ziyaeddin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ziyaeddin forces his way into half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mazzini! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (7) vs (9) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Ziyaeddin wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Mazzini is working to get back to half guard.
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (9) vs (9) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Ziyaeddin keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin controls Mazzini momentarily but Mazzini frees himself.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ziyaeddin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (9) vs (11) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin passes Mazzini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mazzini wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Mazzini won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard.
Ziyaeddin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (9) vs (14) Ziyaeddin
Mazzini is trying to escape the mount.
Ziyaeddin wants to take Mazzini's back here but Mazzini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin wins on points by 14 to 9.
A very excited looking Amir Ziyaeddin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cubbedge clinches with his opponent.
Cubbedge is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cubbedge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alopodis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alopodis is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Cubbedge is trying to trip Alopodis. He has hold of a leg but Alopodis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cubbedge persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#T1#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to get back to full guard but Cubbedge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Cubbedge
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Cubbedge
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cubbedge defends it well.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (5) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (5) Cubbedge #T3#
Cubbedge surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Alopodis is hanging on to Cubbedge 's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Cubbedge defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Cubbedge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cubbedge wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Cubbedge is in a bad position with Alopodis working for a choke. Cubbedge manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (7) Cubbedge
Alopodis 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.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (10) Cubbedge
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alopodis is in trouble now - Cubbedge has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (13) Cubbedge
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (16) Cubbedge #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for the choke from the back.
Alopodis tries to break free.
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Alopodis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (19) Cubbedge
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cubbedge is trying to stick to Alopodis's back but Alopodis is turning into Cubbedge . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alopodis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (19) Cubbedge
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Cubbedge has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (21) Cubbedge
Alopodis 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.#T8#
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (24) Cubbedge
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cubbedge has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying for a kimura here. Alopodis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cubbedge wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Lemieux counters with a shoot takedown. Petersen fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Petersen
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petersen controlling the position.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (2) Petersen
Lemieux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (7) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petersen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Petersen defends the submission attempt.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Lemieux preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Petersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Lemieux is really struggling to control Petersen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lemieux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Petersen working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Lemieux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Lemieux advances to half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (7) vs (4) Petersen#T7#
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (7) vs (7) Petersen
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen postures up.#T8#
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lemieux tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Lemieux prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petersen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (7) vs (9) Petersen
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount but Petersen keeps good control and instead manages to take Lemieux's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (7) vs (12) Petersen
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Petersen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lemieux is doing well to defend. Petersen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lemieux is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
Our winner, Conald Petersen, 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 30 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saldini as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldini is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Saldini trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now. #T1#
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Pavlov is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.
Saldini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it. #T2#
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Saldini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Saldini wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Saldini is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to take Saldini's back but Saldini rolls and after a scramble, Saldini ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Saldini to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (5) Pavlov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Saldini is working away.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saldini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount. #T9#
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov wants to control the action but instead Saldini gets a body lock and reverses into Pavlov's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saldini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving. #T10#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Pavlov won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Saldini won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (14) Pavlov
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Pavlov passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saldini gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini 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: Saldini (8) vs (14) Pavlov
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Fiso is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Fiso 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.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison Jr. defends it well.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #T1#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. defending well.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Fiso prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.#T2#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Morrison Jr.#T3#
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (0) Morrison Jr.#T4#
What can Morrison Jr. do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Morrison Jr. staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiso's arms.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Morrison Jr. tries to buck him off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Morrison Jr. is really stuck here.
Fiso trying to control.
Fiso controls the action.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Morrison Jr. from escaping the position.
Morrison Jr. is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Morrison Jr. prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Morrison Jr. wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiso gets his hands free.
Morrison Jr. rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Morrison Jr. is staying busy.
Good control from Fiso.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Morrison Jr. pushed the leg off.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison Jr..
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Morrison Jr. right now.
#T7#
Fiso gets his hands free as Morrison Jr. looks to control.
Morrison Jr. is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
Morrison Jr. wants to escape the position.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
Fiso is really struggling to control Morrison Jr. but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. manages to buck him off and is now in Fiso's guard! Nice work there by Morrison Jr.! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso has his hands on Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Fiso has Morrison Jr. pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison Jr. is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Morrison Jr. manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Fiso controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso tries to bench press Morrison Jr. off him but Morrison Jr. keeps the position.
Morrison Jr. has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (8) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action. #T10#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Morrison Jr. gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morrison Jr. content just to control the position here.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso 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.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
#T11#
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Fiso wants to hit a sweep here but Morrison Jr. passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiso there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (13) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. working for the choke. #T12##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fiso has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fiso prevents Morrison Jr. from getting a body triangle.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison Jr..
Fiso tries to escape the position.
Fiso trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morrison Jr. controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#T13#
Fiso rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes easily into half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it. #T14#
Morrison Jr. works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (16) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrison Jr. is trying to move to mount but Fiso reverses beautifully and ends up in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (16) Morrison Jr.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 16 to 10.
David Morrison Jr. is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch 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: Bok (5) vs (2) Hirsch
Bok wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bok wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hirsch 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.
I've been told that Hirsch has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Hirsch#T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch happy to just control the position for now.
Bok prevents Hirsch from moving into mount.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hirsch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bok will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hirsch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (9) vs (5) Hirsch
Hirsch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Bok seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB#
Bok has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (10) Hirsch
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Bok is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hirsch is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (9) vs (12) Hirsch
Bok tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bok is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (9) vs (15) Hirsch
Hirsch is not going to allow Bok to sit and survive in this position.
Bok prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Bok is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bok tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bok tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (9) vs (18) Hirsch
Hirsch is trying to stick to Bok's back but Bok is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (11) vs (18) Hirsch
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Bok postures up. #SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Bok pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position.
Hirsch trying to control here.
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bok sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hirsch doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bok paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hirsch - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halli wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Sitsongrit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Halli wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halli jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (11) vs (0) Sitsongrit
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sitsongrit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Halli trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (13) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#T5#
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Halli wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Halli controlling from the top position.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #T7#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (13) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Halli trying to control the action but Sitsongrit just sinks the hooks in.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T8#
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is trying to control here but Halli has managed to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T9#
Sitsongrit is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (6) Sitsongrit#T10#
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (18) vs (6) Sitsongrit#T11#
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (21) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Halli has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Sitsongrit right now.
Halli is trying to stick to Sitsongrit's back but Sitsongrit is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sitsongrit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (21) vs (8) Sitsongrit#T12#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (23) vs (8) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (26) vs (8) Sitsongrit#SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Sitsongrit tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Sitsongrit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Halli controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli controlling the pace.
Halli wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 26 to 8.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest goes for a double leg but Trump avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Trump continues to drive forward.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Priest sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Priest throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trump was covering up waiting for the punch and Priest finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Priest
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T1#
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trump wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Priest postures up.
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.#T2#
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trump looking for a triangle here. Priest is fighting it but it looks tight! Trump pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Priest is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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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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 9 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lo somewhat.#TD#
Camara dives in and scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Lo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Lo#T1#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#T2#
Camara can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?#T3#
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him.
Camara controlling from the back.
Lo is really stuck here.
#T4#
Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lo wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Good control from Camara.
Camara wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara biding his time, controlling Lo.
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Camara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo#T6##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily.
Lo pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (6) vs (7) Lo
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (6) vs (10) Lo
Good control from Lo.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Camara can't escape the position.
Lo tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
Camara is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him. #T9#
Lo has good solid back control here.
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Good control from Lo.
Camara controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Camara just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Camara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lo.
Camara is really stuck here.
Lo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lo controls the action.
Lo keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (10) Lo#T13#
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T14#
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 10 to 8.
Leandro Lo is the new heavyweight champion! |
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