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CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Brah feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andreev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andreev (4) vs (0) Brah
Brah wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brah 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.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Brah struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Andreev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah trying to remain calm as Andreev controls from the top position.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Brah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Brah defends it.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah 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.
Brah keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass. #T3#
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Andreev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Andreev wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (2) Brah
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
Andreev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andreev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Andreev seems keen to control Brah's posture.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Andreev controlling Brah's posture.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #T7#
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Brah postures up.
Andreev pulls Brah in close to prevent any damage.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andreev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andreev controlling Brah's posture.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (4) vs (5) Brah
Brah trying to control the position but Andreev is working away.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
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. #T9#
Andreev tries to improve position but can't.
Brah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Andreev is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andreev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Brah is staying tight to Andreev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Brah 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.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Brah controls the position. #T11#
Brah is continuing to stall.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
Brah looking to control but instead Andreev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position.
Andreev is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?#T12#
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Andreev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (4) vs (8) Brah
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Andreev wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but Andreev doesn't allow it.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andreev is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Brah trying to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but Andreev doesn't allow it.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Edgy Brah 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch. #TD#
Pripyat pulls guard effortlessly.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
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!
Pripyat looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Pripyat is pulling down on Torres's head. It's preventing any offense from Torres, at least for the moment.
Pripyat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Pripyat is defending well.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pripyat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Torres is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres postures up.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pripyat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pripyat is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pripyat has control of an arm but Torres manages to advance to Pripyat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (5) vs (4) Torres#T5##SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
Torres slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pripyat knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pripyat for a finish.
Pripyat tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Torres working for the choke.
Torres has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pripyat has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pripyat.
Pripyat is really stuck here.
#T7#
Pripyat breaks Torres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (4) Torres
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pripyat has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (6) Torres
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T8#
Torres postures up.
#SUB2#
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pripyat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pripyat has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (6) Torres
Torres is pulling down on Pripyat's head. It's preventing any offense from Pripyat, at least for the moment.
Pripyat 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. #T9#
Torres has Pripyat pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (8) Torres
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres is keen to just control but Pripyat is a slippery customer.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it. #T10#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (11) vs (8) Torres
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11#
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Torres trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (14) vs (8) Torres#T14##SUB#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (14) vs (10) Torres
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 10. |
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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 26 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
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.
Brown trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Burroughs
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Brown just content to control the position. #T2#
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controls the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Burroughs tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #T4#
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown trying to control the position but Burroughs is working away. #T5#
Burroughs wants to control but Brown postures up.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown taking a breather here. #T6#
Brown working away.
Burroughs keeping his opponent close.
Brown wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brown is taking a breather. Burroughs 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 tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T7#
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #T8#
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burroughs has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Brown'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.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Brown 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#
Brown trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Burroughs trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Brown controlling the action here.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Brown is taking a breather. Burroughs 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.
Further stalling from Brown.
Burroughs is not content to let Brown control the position.#T13#
Well, if Brown 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.
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burroughs reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Burroughs
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walters. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (4) vs (0) Salvatore#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvatore has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Walters taking a break here but Salvatore is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Salvatore is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to control but Walters postures up.
Walters is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard.
Walters is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at NY Savages that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Walters postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Salvatore is not content to let Walters control the position.
Salvatore wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
#T5#
Walters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
Walters is looking to advance position but Salvatore won't allow it. #T6#
Walters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Walters has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Walters steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Walters!
After the big win, Kevin Walters made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mondragon moves into the clinch.
Mondragon is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondragon down to the mat. Mondragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mondragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Chai
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Chai passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chai prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Chai 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.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#T3#
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Chai pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Chai is looking to pass Mondragon's guard but actually Mondragon recovers to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Mondragon.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#T9#
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11##SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chai.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Chai seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Chai is trying to hold Mondragon in close to prevent damage but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Turturro looking for a takedown. #TD#
Cruz wants the takedown. Turturro is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Turturro's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro postures up.
#SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz managing to control the position. #T1#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Turturro has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Turturro
Cruz is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro controlling the position.#T3#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T6#
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cruz in the domination position with Turturro hanging on.
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz 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 Turturro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Turturro tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Cruz has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (9) vs (2) Turturro#T7#
Cruz tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Cruz is looking to work his way around to Turturro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.#T8#
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB2#
Turturro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cruz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (12) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Cruz wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Cruz controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cruz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (15) vs (2) Turturro
Cruz is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cruz avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz controlling the position well here. Turturro rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cruz controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Michael Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Ziyaeddin with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lemieux has managed to clinch.
Ziyaeddin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemieux looking for a takedown.
Ziyaeddin tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lemieux pulls Ziyaeddin into guard.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyaeddin controls the pace.
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziyaeddin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziyaeddin defends it easily.
Ziyaeddin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (3) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemieux, who protects the arm well.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lemieux tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Lemieux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Lemieux has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (9) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Ziyaeddin has got one arm under Lemieux's chin. This could be trouble... Lemieux trying to control the other hand but Ziyaeddin gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lemieux has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dyon 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: Dyon (2) vs (0) Stenberg
Dyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stenberg controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon 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.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet.
Stenberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dyon preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Dyon content to stall in guard here. #T2#
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.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon advances to half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg is holding on to half guard well.
Dyon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Stenberg
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dyon's best efforts.#T3#
Stenberg is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Dyon prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon moves into full mount! Stenberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (8) vs (0) Stenberg
Stenberg can't escape the position.
Dyon tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon wants to control the pace but Stenberg is squirming around nicely.
Dyon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stenberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (11) vs (0) Stenberg#T5#
Dyon tries to keep control of the position but Stenberg is staying busy.
Stenberg tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dyon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dyon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stenberg doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg is in bad spot here.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon has good solid back control here.
Will Dyon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dyon is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Dyon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dyon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (11) vs (2) Stenberg#T6#
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg pushes down on Dyon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dyon trying to control but Stenberg postures up.
Dyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon is pulling down on Stenberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenberg, at least for the moment.#T7#
Dyon keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Dyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (13) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (16) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stenberg! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (18) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Dyon prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.#T8#
Stenberg regains half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Dyon content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Stenberg tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon is controlling the pace.
Dyon'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.#T10#
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Stenberg is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dyon is staying active.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (21) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Dyon is looking to work his way around to Stenberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (24) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Stenberg wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Dyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Dyon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Stenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stenberg is controlling Dyon's posture.#T13#
Dyon 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.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stenberg is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.
Dyon passes into half guard. #T14#
Dyon trying to control the pace.
Dyon is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Dyon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stenberg.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Juu Dyon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Co-main event
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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 27 wins and 18 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Morgan
Petersen working away.
Petersen wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.
Morgan wants to control but Petersen postures up.
The referee asks Petersen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petersen prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
What's Morgan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
A lull in the action here.
Morgan is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Morgan tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him. #T2#
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen just content to control the position.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan is being controlled here.
Morgan stops Petersen from passing to mount.
The referee asks Petersen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petersen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morgan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Petersen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (0) Morgan#T3#
Morgan wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Morgan wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Petersen wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (0) Morgan
Petersen wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but Morgan doesn't allow it. #T6#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan has given up his back. Will we see Petersen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (12) vs (0) Morgan
Petersen controls the action.
Morgan trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in.
Morgan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Petersen.
Petersen trying to control.#T7#
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morgan's body.
Petersen gets his hands free as Morgan looks to control.
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
Morgan just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free. #T8#
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.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.
Morgan surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morgan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morgan for a finish. #T9#
Morgan just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morgan has hold of Petersen's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Morgan rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Morgan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Petersen is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off. #T10#
Morgan trying to control the hands but Petersen breaks the grip.
Morgan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petersen is staying active.
Morgan tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morgan trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Morgan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11#
Petersen keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free.
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Morgan is staying busy.
Morgan trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Morgan tries to break free.
Petersen is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off.
Morgan tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen wants to control but Morgan manages to buck him off and is now in Petersen's guard! Nice work there by Morgan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (12) vs (2) Morgan
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there. #T12#
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (14) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Petersen trying to control the position but Morgan is working away. #T14#
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petersen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morgan won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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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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 28 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown but Simone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Ottke gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
Ottke goes for a takedown attempt but Simone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Ottke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simone is trying to defend but Ottke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Ottke
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simone is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Simone tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.#T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
#T4#
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Ottke
Simone is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke 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 Simone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Ottke working away.#T6#
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ottke passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (8) Ottke
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke prevents Simone from improving his position.#T8#
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone trying to control the position.
#T11#
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone managing to control the position. #SUB#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T12#
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T13#
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke 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.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 0.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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