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CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims PBP Commentary |
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 5 wins and 0 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotch tries to clinch but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Gotch tries to clinch up but Kazimierz circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gotch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kazimierz has Gotch up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Gotch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gotch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kazimierz seems content to control.#T1#
Gotch gets back to full guard.
Kazimierz controlling from the top position.
Gotch controls Kazimierz momentarily but Kazimierz frees himself.
Kazimierz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kazimierz trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (0) vs (3) Kazimierz#T2#
Gotch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazimierz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (3) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is trying to break free.
Kazimierz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gotch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kazimierz is trying to break free.
Gotch is not going to allow Kazimierz to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Gotch working for the choke. #SUB#
Gotch looking to break Kazimierz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kazimierz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gotch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazimierz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Kazimierz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gotch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (7) Kazimierz#SUB2#
Gotch is in a bad position with Kazimierz working for a choke. Gotch manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (6) vs (7) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Kazimierz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotch controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
#T4#
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazimierz's guard. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazimierz defends it well. #SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gotch prevents Kazimierz from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazimierz is controlling Gotch's trapped leg to prevent Gotch from advancing to side control.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Gotch's head to control him but Gotch postures up.
Gotch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Kazimierz trying to control but Gotch postures up.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazimierz is looking to control Gotch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazimierz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura here but Kazimierz manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gotch's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (6) vs (9) Kazimierz
Gotch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kazimierz is now in half guard. #T7#
Kazimierz wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz is pushing down on Gotch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotch is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazimierz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotch gets full guard.
Kazimierz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kazimierz wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazimierz is working away from the top position though.
Gotch wants to improve his position but Kazimierz is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Kazimierz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gotch. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (6) vs (12) Kazimierz
Kazimierz slows the pace down.
Kazimierz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotch keeps working.
Gotch is looking to reverse the position.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
Gotch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kazimierz's best efforts.#T9#
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotch is working hard here to advance position.
Kazimierz is taking a breather. Gotch 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.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but Gotch defending well.
Kazimierz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (6) vs (15) Kazimierz
Gotch tries to control Kazimierz's body but Kazimierz pushes him off. Gotch squirms to his side and now Kazimierz has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gotch (6) vs (18) Kazimierz#T10##SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a rear naked choke here but Gotch reverses the position brilliantly into Kazimierz's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (8) vs (18) Kazimierz
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazimierz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Gotch content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kazimierz has locked up a guillotine! Kazimierz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gotch is holding on here and Kazimierz must be using up a lot of energy. Gotch has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kazimierz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksander Kazimierz!
A very excited looking Aleksander Kazimierz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bar.
Bar shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Bar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bar enables Barnes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bar keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Bar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Barnes
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Bar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bar passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (2) Barnes#T2#
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Bar controls from the top position.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Bar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is letting Bar control him for a moment.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bar controlling his opponent.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (11) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the hands but Bar breaks the grip.
Bar keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Bar keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Bar is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Barnes with him. Barnes is trying to defend but Bar has an arm under the chin now! Barnes grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilhelm Bar! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 24 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Breaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breaker lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salvatore working for a triangle but Breaker defends it easily.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Salvatore'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.#T1#
Salvatore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker is looking to advance position but Salvatore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (4) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Salvatore controlling his opponent.
Salvatore moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (7) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Breaker showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Salvatore is persistently looking for the submission but Breaker is defending it well.
#SUB#
Salvatore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Breaker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salvatore controlling from mount.
Breaker has given up his back. Will we see Salvatore going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (10) vs (2) Breaker
Salvatore controlling the position well here. Breaker rolled but Salvatore kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Breaker tries to roll but Salvatore sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB#
Salvatore has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Breaker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Salvatore looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Breaker is controlling Salvatore 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (10) vs (4) Breaker
Breaker forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Salvatore gets full guard.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore pulls Breaker in to control the position.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
Salvatore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Breaker stands and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (7) Breaker#T6#
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvatore gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Salvatore (10) vs (9) Breaker
Breaker tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Breaker postures up.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Breaker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Salvatore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Salvatore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (9) Breaker#T7#
Salvatore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.#SUB2#
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Salvatore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Breaker pulls Salvatore in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Salvatore drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Salvatore seems to have locked his on tight now - Breaker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Salvatore, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Enzo Salvatore!
A very excited looking Enzo Salvatore 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Corey gets a clinch. #TD#
Corey has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corey (4) vs (0) Torres
Corey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torres is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Corey keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Corey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (4) vs (4) Torres
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres is trying to control but Corey is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Torres wants to control but instead Corey manages to regain half guard.
Corey wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Corey is not content to let Torres control the position.
Corey controlling the position for now.#T2#
Corey is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Corey won't allow it.
Torres wants to take a breather but Corey is having none of it.
Corey is controlling Torres's trapped leg to prevent Torres from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Corey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Torres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corey's guard. #SUB2#
Torres is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Corey as he works his way to full guard.
Torres advances to half guard.
Corey is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corey keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corey keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Corey pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Corey keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position. #SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Torres stalling.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Corey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres is looking to pass Corey's guard but actually Corey recovers to full guard. #T7#
Torres wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Corey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage.
Corey trying to control but Torres postures up.
#T8#
Corey is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Corey is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Corey defends it.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Corey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres is pressing down on Corey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corey is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position. #T10##SUB2#
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corey is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Corey is defending it quite comfortably.
Corey wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (4) vs (7) Torres#T11#
Corey is trying to improve his position.
Corey struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Torres's guard! Nice work there by Corey! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (6) vs (7) Torres#T12#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Corey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (9) vs (7) Torres
Corey working away.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Corey keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Corey dominates the positioning.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Corey is staying tight to Torres's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
A victorious Taylor Corey 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Azaryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azaryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Azaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Kersikov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Azaryan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Azaryan
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azaryan controlling the position.
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T2#
Azaryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Azaryan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Azaryan looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Azaryan 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.
Azaryan is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Azaryan#T3#
Kersikov working away.
Azaryan tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Azaryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kersikov.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azaryan for as long as he can get away with.
Azaryan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T6#
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azaryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T7#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Azaryan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Azaryan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Azaryan wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Azaryan
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Kersikov'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.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Azaryan is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kersikov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Azaryan is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Azaryan tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Azaryan
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.
#T12##SUB#
Kersikov looking to break Azaryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Azaryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13##SUB#
Kersikov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Azaryan is defending well but eventually Kersikov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Azaryan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Archer sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Archer.
Archer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Archer jumps guard and drags Cruz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Cruz wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it. #SUB#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Archer wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#T2#
Archer is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (0) Archer
Cruz prevents Archer from getting the reversal.#T3#
Archer wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Archer can't escape the position.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Archer tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a guillotine from mount but Archer frees his head quite easily.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz wants to take Archer's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Cruz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Archer has worked his arm free - good work by Archer!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Archer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is concentrating on defense, preventing Cruz from advancing position.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T8#
Archer has a hand on Cruz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cruz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (6) vs (0) Archer
Cruz looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. #T9#
Archer can't escape the position.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Archer tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz fails to move to back control.
Cruz controlling his opponent. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cruz.
Archer 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: Cruz (6) vs (2) Archer
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#SUB#
Cruz has an active guard here but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. #T12#
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Archer prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T14#
Well, if Archer 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.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer prevents Cruz from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Darian Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Cruz has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Cruz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Diaz
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz pulls Cruz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Diaz pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Diaz 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.
Diaz has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Diaz
Cruz wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Cruz 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.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.
Diaz is taking a breather. Cruz 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.
Diaz prevents Cruz from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Diaz
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is controlling Cruz's posture.#T7#
Cruz postures up.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#T8#
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Diaz is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture. #T9#
Diaz trying to control the position.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Diaz is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Diaz seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to control but Cruz passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz stalling. #T12#
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz wants to sweep but Cruz has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Cruz controls the position.
Cruz trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Cruz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T14#
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Cruz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Michael Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ignatowski gets control of Andreev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev 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.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (3) Andreev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Well, if Andreev 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.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Andreev stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#SUB#
Andreev content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ignatowski has locked up a guillotine! Ignatowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Andreev is holding on here and Ignatowski must be using up a lot of energy. Andreev has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ignatowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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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 18 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Savkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Savkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mondragon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Savkov 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.#T2#
Savkov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Mondragon uses his free foot to push down on Savkov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Savkov. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon fails to advance to Savkov's back. #T6#
Savkov 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: Savkov (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savkov trying to move into half guard but instead Mondragon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (7) Mondragon#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet. #SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon 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. #T10##SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
Mondragon not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Mondragon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (10) Mondragon
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov stops Mondragon from passing to mount. #T12#
Savkov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon controlling the position from side mount.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon laying and praying for a moment but Savkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T13#
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (13) Mondragon#T14#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Mondragon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 34 wins and 15 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ziyaeddin tries for a takedown but Ty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ty but Ty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amir Ziyaeddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziyaeddin darts in looking for a takedown but Ty gets double underhooks and turns Ziyaeddin into the cage.
Ty tries to counter with a takedown but Ziyaeddin is quick to defend against it.
Claudio Ty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ziyaeddin.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin scores with a takedown into Ty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (0) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Ty keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Ty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyaeddin controls the pace.
Ty is pulling down on Ziyaeddin's head. It's preventing any offense from Ziyaeddin, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ty keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Ty 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.
Ty keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Ty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ty being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
Ziyaeddin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Ty to sweep him here. #T5#
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ty is retaining full guard.
Ty managing to control the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziyaeddin content to stall in guard here.
Ty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (5) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Ty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ty seems a little lost for a moment, as Ziyaeddin dominates the positioning.#T7#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Ty is working away.
Ty keeps Ziyaeddin under control for a moment.
Ty is looking for a sweep.
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.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working.
My spies in BDS inform me that Ziyaeddin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Ziyaeddin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ty is looking for a sweep.
Ty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ty won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin is thwarting Ty's attempts to control the position.
Ty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ziyaeddin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Ty is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard.
Ziyaeddin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ty wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ty is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Ty is defending well.
Ziyaeddin wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin is looking to stall here but Ty recovers full guard.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ty is controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.#T11#
Ziyaeddin pushing down on Ty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ty is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Ty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ty.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving. #T14#
Ziyaeddin content to stall in guard here.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin passes Ty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin is keen to just control but Ty is a slippery customer.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but Ty defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin wins on points by 5 to 0.
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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