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CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki PBP Commentary |
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Tidd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Tidd is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd'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.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson wants to sweep here but Tidd controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Manson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tidd defends it easily.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd content to stall in guard here.
Tidd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tidd is fighting to break Manson's control of his arms but Manson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tidd defends well.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tidd trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Tidd is pushing down on Manson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tidd has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tidd is trying to work for a kimura but Manson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Manson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Tidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tidd wants to pass to mount but Manson is defending the position.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Tidd sits in half guard.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Manson pushes a forearm under Tidd's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tidd is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi darts in and clinches Esteves up against the cage.
Esteves can't get the takedown.
Esteves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Esteves's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vartan Esteves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Esteves trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Esteves wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves is holding on to half guard well.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esteves trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T2#
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is taking a breather. Esteves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Esteves wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Esteves wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Esteves moves into full guard.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Esteves has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esteves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esteves has Miyagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Esteves has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves 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.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Esteves is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves trying to control the position.
Esteves pulls Miyagi in to control the position. #T7#
Esteves wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi stalling.
Esteves desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miyagi prevents Esteves from improving his position.#T8#
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Miyagi 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.
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Esteves is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miyagi prevents Esteves from improving his position.#T10#
Esteves trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Esteves is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esteves has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Miyagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esteves's guard.
Esteves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.#T12#
Esteves pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi prevents Esteves from getting the reversal.
Esteves regains half guard.
Esteves is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyagi from advancing position.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves is trying is best to control the position here.
Esteves trying to control here.
Esteves is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Esteves trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves is positioning himself well to prevent Miyagi advancing to mount.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Coe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Coe wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Coe is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Coe wants to work for an arm triangle but Lavicci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Coe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavicci looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavicci looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavicci! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Coe's legs.
Coe 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.#T2#
Coe struggling a bit here.
Coe manages to get back to half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Coe is working away.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Coe wants to get back to full guard but Lavicci has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away. #T4#
Coe regains half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Coe won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Coe trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
#T5#
Coe tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Coe wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now.
Coe moves into full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coe wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T8#
Coe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Coe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lavicci dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci 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.
Coe looking to control.
#T9#
Coe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (9) Lavicci
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Coe trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Coe sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Coe content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Coe trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Coe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Coe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coe won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Coe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Coe is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up. #SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lavicci trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to control.
#T14#
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe 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: Coe (8) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Well, if Coe 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 8.
Anthony Lavicci made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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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 11 wins and 15 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Ortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Ortega to the mat.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Brown controlling Ortega's posture. #T2#
Ortega trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Ortega wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Brown has his hands on Ortega's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortega'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.#T4#
Ortega wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Ortega is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Ortega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (0) vs (2) Brown#T5##SUB#
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Ortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Ortega wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega gets full guard.#T7##SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown postures up.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.
Brown wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it.
Brown controlling the action here.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Brown is taking a breather. Ortega says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown is pressing down on Ortega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortega is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Ortega's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (5) Brown
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Ortega tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T13#
Brown content just to control the position here.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Ortega tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown wants to take Ortega's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown looking to control but Ortega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega is trying to escape the mount.
Ortega wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Ortega is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling from mount.
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Joshua Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dyon shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB#
Dyon working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Dyon has Vieira pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up. #T1#
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon controlling the position.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dyon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (4) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira 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.#T2#
Dyon keeps control of the position as Vieira tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira prevents Dyon from getting a body triangle.
Vieira tries to roll but Dyon sticks to his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dyon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Vieira is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Dyon looking for the choke but no joy.
Dyon is hanging on to Vieira's back as he tries to escape.
Dyon trying to control.
I would not like to be Vieira right now.
Dyon gets his hands free as Vieira looks to control.
Vieira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dyon.
#T4#
Dyon keeps control of the position as Vieira tries to break free.
Dyon biding his time, controlling Vieira.
Dyon is hanging on to Vieira's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control. #SUB#
Dyon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T5#
Dyon is hanging on to Vieira's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira is still trying to improve 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.
#SUB#
Dyon is working for a rear naked choke. Vieira is not defending it well and Dyon has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Vieira refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Vieira's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juu Dyon!
Juu Dyon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. Blood tries to sprawl out of it but El Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Blood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. El Toro sprawls well initially but Blood persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) El Toro
Blood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blood'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.#SUB#
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Blood trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
Blood works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (5) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro 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.
El Toro tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
El Toro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blood is staying active.
El Toro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood fails to take his opponent's back.
El Toro regains half guard.
Blood trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T2#
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is looking to control Blood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
Blood is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro trying to hold on to Blood's head to control him but Blood postures up.
#T3#
El Toro tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Blood trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro is looking to control Blood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
El Toro trying to control but Blood postures up.
#SUB#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
El Toro trying to control but Blood postures up.
Blood is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Blood stalling.
Blood trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Blood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blood is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Blood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Still in half guard, Blood seems content to control.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Blood is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
El Toro is pressing down on Blood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (5) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Blood keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Toro trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T9#
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (7) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro controlling Blood's posture.
Blood advances to half guard. #SUB#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
El Toro gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Blood advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Blood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blood slows the pace down. #T11##SUB#
Blood tries for a kimura but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blood is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro stops Blood from passing to mount.
Blood working away.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Blood controls the position.
Blood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
El Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blood's best efforts.
Blood stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blood wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blood controls the pace.#SUB2#
El Toro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood defends it easily.
Blood sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blood content to stall in guard here.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Jack Blood 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huhrera closes the distance and clinches up with Morrison, looking for a takedown. Huhrera pushes Morrison against the cage but Morrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrison defends it nicely.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Huhrera has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Morrison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huhrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huhrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Huhrera ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Morrison wants the takedown. Huhrera is fighting it off but Morrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Huhrera 's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Morrison
Huhrera is pulling down on Morrison's head. It's preventing any offense from Morrison, at least for the moment.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morrison postures up.
Huhrera pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera managing to control the position.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Huhrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
Morrison 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.#T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Huhrera stays in close to Morrison's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Huhrera 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. #SUB2#
Morrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Huhrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (2) Morrison
Huhrera controls the position from side control.#T5#
Morrison is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrison regains half guard there - taking advantage of Huhrera 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Huhrera uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (8) vs (2) Morrison
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morrison for as long as he can get away with.
Morrison regains half guard.
Morrison is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Morrison is trying to control the position but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera continues to stall.
Huhrera pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huhrera passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (11) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison wants to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Huhrera has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (14) vs (2) Morrison
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Huhrera biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Morrison tries to roll but Huhrera sticks to his back.
Huhrera controlling from the back.
Morrison tries to escape but Huhrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Huhrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Morrison is really stuck here.
#T10#
Huhrera is riding his opponent, not letting Morrison buck him off.
Morrison 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.
Huhrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huhrera controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Huhrera .
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
Morrison is trying to reverse the position but instead Huhrera has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (17) vs (2) Morrison
Will Huhrera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Good control from Huhrera .
Morrison staying busy and making it hard for Huhrera to control.
Morrison breaks Huhrera 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (17) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (17) vs (7) Morrison
Huhrera wants to control but Morrison postures up.
Morrison takes a little break here. Huhrera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera tries to buck Morrison off but Morrison is having none of it.
Huhrera is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Huhrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working. #T14#
Huhrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera isn't going anywhere.
Huhrera tries to bench press Morrison off him but Morrison keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Huhrera ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (17) vs (9) Morrison
Huhrera tries to hold on but Morrison postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
An out of breath Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murrdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Murrdock, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Stenberg dives in and scores a takedown into Murrdock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murrdock (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Murrdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Murrdock pulls Stenberg in to control the position.
Murrdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (2) Stenberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murrdock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg is trying to keep Murrdock in close.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stenberg is trying to keep Murrdock in close.
#T2#
Murrdock stands and throws Stenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg tries to buck Murrdock off but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stenberg! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murrdock (7) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB#
Murrdock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stenberg is now in Murrdock's guard. A big mistake from Murrdock there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (7) vs (4) Stenberg
Murrdock pulls Stenberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Stenberg from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Murrdock has an active guard here but Stenberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Stenberg stalling. #T3#
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Murrdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Murrdock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murrdock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murrdock.#T4#
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg pushing down on Murrdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stenberg is trying to control. Murrdock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Well, if Stenberg 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.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Murrdock won't allow it.
Murrdock is looking to control Stenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murrdock avoid being mounted?
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg is keen to just control but Murrdock is a slippery customer.
Stenberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Murrdock defends it.
Stenberg is stalling here. Murrdock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stenberg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murrdock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murrdock (11) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Murrdock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Stenberg tries to buck Murrdock off but Murrdock is having none of it.
Stenberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Murrdock stalling away here and it's allowed Stenberg to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom. #T7#
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Stenberg has control of Murrdock's left arm, preventing Murrdock from doing any damage.
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (14) vs (4) Stenberg#SUB#
Murrdock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Stenberg gets back to half guard.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
#T9#
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murrdock controls the pace.
Murrdock won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Murrdock controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Murrdock is proving a slippery customer.
Murrdock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (17) vs (4) Stenberg#T10#
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg being controlled for a moment.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murrdock's best efforts.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Murrdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Murrdock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Murrdock's head to control him but Murrdock postures up.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.#T11#
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Murrdock trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg wants to sweep but Murrdock has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (20) vs (4) Stenberg#SUB#
Murrdock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murrdock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stenberg's legs. #T12#
Murrdock working away.
Stenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (20) vs (6) Stenberg
Stenberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murrdock wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Murrdock wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg. #T13#
Stenberg is trying to control. Murrdock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Murrdock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murrdock gets full guard.
Murrdock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Stenberg sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Murrdock doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Stenberg 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 Murrdock - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sid Murrdock!
Sid Murrdock managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 36 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Vicini is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vicini is defended easily by Bangsit.
Vicini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bangsit swivels and escapes.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bangsit 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.
Andy Bangsit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dido Vicini.
Vicini shoots for a double leg takedown but Bangsit sprawls well. He's pushed Vicini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vicini tries for a takedown but Bangsit circles away easily#TD#
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (0) Vicini
Bangsit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bangsit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Bangsit has control of the leg.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position. #T1#
Still in half guard, Bangsit seems content to control.
Vicini tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bangsit content to control rather than advance.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bangsit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bangsit has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Bangsit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bangsit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Bangsit 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.
Bangsit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #T4#
Vicini tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Bangsit is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bangsit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.#T5#
Bangsit trying to control the pace.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangsit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Bangsit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (0) Vicini
Bangsit prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Vicini wants to control but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit controlling from the full mount.
Bangsit wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely.
Bangsit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Bangsit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini 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.
Bangsit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Bangsit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vicini to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vicini shrugs it off.
Bangsit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Bangsit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vicini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vicini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bangsit trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away. #T9#
Bangsit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Bangsit is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Bangsit postures up. #T10#
Bangsit preventing the sweep.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bangsit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (8) vs (0) Vicini
Bangsit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bangsit wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bangsit's best efforts.
Vicini is not content to let Bangsit control the position.#SUB2#
Vicini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bangsit pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but Vicini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bangsit in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13#
Bangsit wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully.
Vicini controls Bangsit momentarily but Bangsit frees himself. #T14#
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Bangsit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bangsit advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bangsit takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Aoki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki seems keen to control Morrison Jr.'s posture.
Aoki looking to control.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Morrison Jr. takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Aoki trying to control here.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Aoki wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Aoki is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.#T4#
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Morrison Jr. prevents Aoki from improving his position.#T5#
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Aoki is controlling Morrison Jr.'s trapped leg to prevent Morrison Jr. from advancing to side control.#T6#
Aoki is continuing to stall.
Morrison Jr. seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki controls Morrison Jr. momentarily but Morrison Jr. frees himself.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T7#
Morrison Jr. is fighting to break Aoki's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison Jr. has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Aoki
Morrison Jr. staying calm.
Morrison Jr. tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrison Jr. taking a breather here.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. controls the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aoki's legs.
Aoki is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position. #T10#
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T12#
Morrison Jr. is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki has his hands on Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling the position. #T13#
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Aoki is trying to keep Morrison Jr. in close.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morrison Jr. is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. 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.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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