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CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr PBP Commentary |
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez. #TD2#
Ramirez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boesku to the ground. Ramirez is now in Boesku's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Ramirez
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boesku has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boesku has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Boesku controlling the position.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Boesku pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving. #T3#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boesku seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boesku controlling Ramirez's posture.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez passes Boesku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boesku wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ramirez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Boesku wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Boesku tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Boesku is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boesku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#T7#
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramirez from advancing position.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Boesku won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a submission but Boesku manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boesku 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.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boesku is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Ramirez#T9#
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku preventing the sweep.
Boesku passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB#
Boesku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boesku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Boesku is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boesku advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (7) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Boesku has a good base and remains in mount.
Boesku controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Boesku is trying to control here but Ramirez has managed to regain half guard.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is looking to control Boesku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well. #T12#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Boesku is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez keeping hold of Boesku's head, controlling as best he can.
Boesku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (10) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez regains half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Boesku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (13) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Boesku is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez frees his head quite easily.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controls the position.
Boesku trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14##SUB#
Boesku moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ramirez has worked his arm free - good work by Ramirez!
Boesku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs. #SUB#
Boesku swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boesku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (13) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Boesku wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boesku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
After winning the bout, Roman Boesku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Chester Drawers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 36 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
Drawers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drawers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrison sprawls and moves away.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drawers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morrison somewhat.
Drawers tries to counter with a takedown but Morrison is quick to defend against it.
Chester Drawers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Morrison.
Drawers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drawers wants it to stay on the feet.
Drawers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drawers's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drawers (0) vs (2) Morrison
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drawers working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Drawers wants to sweep but Morrison has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (0) vs (5) Morrison
Drawers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (2) vs (5) Morrison#SUB2#
Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison trying to control here.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Drawers is looking for a kimura here.
Morrison tries to roll over but Drawers keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Drawers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison defends it well.
Morrison has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (2) vs (7) Morrison
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drawers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drawers looking for subs off his back but Morrison has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Morrison moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drawers. Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (2) vs (10) Morrison#T3#
Drawers tries to improve position but can't.
Drawers is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison trying to control the position but Drawers is working away. #SUB2#
Morrison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drawers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drawers is looking to reverse the position.
Morrison moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drawers (2) vs (12) Morrison
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison trying to control but Drawers is having none of it.
Morrison prevents Drawers from getting the reversal.#T4#
Morrison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drawers is looking to escape.
Morrison fails to move to back control.
Drawers can't escape the position.
Morrison tries to control but Drawers wriggling away. #SUB2#
Drawers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morrison. #T5#
Morrison trying to control but Drawers is having none of it.
Drawers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Drawers defends it. #SUB#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drawers keeps working. #SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers is trying to get back to full guard.
Drawers wants to get back to full guard but Morrison has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (2) vs (15) Morrison
Drawers regains half guard.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Drawers defending well. #SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrison prevents Drawers from improving his position.#SUB#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison is taking a breather. Drawers 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.
Drawers is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard. #SUB#
Drawers looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Morrison pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (2) vs (18) Morrison
Morrison trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Drawers is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Drawers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drawers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Drawers is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving. #SUB#
Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (2) vs (21) Morrison#T9#
Morrison controlling the position from side mount.
Drawers tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Morrison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drawers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Drawers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drawers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison trying to control the action but Drawers is working from the bottom. #T10#
Drawers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Drawers looking for subs from the bottom but Morrison mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (2) vs (24) Morrison
Drawers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drawers is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Morrison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drawers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Morrison mounts Drawers! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers can't escape the position.
Morrison wants to control the pace but Drawers is squirming around nicely.
Morrison moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Drawers (2) vs (27) Morrison
Morrison tries to get the hooks in deep but Drawers pushed the leg off.
Drawers rolls, trying to escape but Morrison keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Drawers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison.
Morrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drawers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morrison controlling well, preventing Drawers from escaping the position.
Drawers breaks Morrison's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (4) vs (27) Morrison#SUB2#
Drawers lying in Morrison's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Morrison decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Drawers taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Morrison!
David Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 45 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pancake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tidd on his heels. He'll look to pass Tidd's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Tidd
Pancake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Tidd#SUB#
Pancake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tidd is looking to reverse the position.
Pancake working away.
Tidd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Tidd
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
Tidd postures up.
#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Pancake pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage.
Tidd preventing the sweep.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tidd is aware though and is defending well.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Pancake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Tidd controlling from the top position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
Pancake pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake 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: Pancake (7) vs (2) Tidd#T3#
Tidd keeping hold of Pancake's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tidd is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?
Tidd is not content to let Pancake control the position.#T4#
Pancake controlling the action here.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Pancake trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pancake trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Tidd managing to control the position.
Pancake preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (4) Tidd
Pancake looking to control.
Pancake pulls Tidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tidd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tidd is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tidd preventing the sweep.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pancake is pulling down on Tidd's head to control his posture.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T8#
Pancake controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pancake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9##SUB#
Pancake pushes a forearm under Tidd's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tidd is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
A very excited looking Tobias Pancake 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Zulu 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.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Zulu is defending it quite comfortably.
Zulu controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #T1#
Zulu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Zulu controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zulu 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.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu trying to control the position.
#T3#
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zulu continues to stall.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Zulu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Petrov
Zulu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5##SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zulu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (2) Petrov #T6#
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zulu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrov regains half guard.#T7#
Petrov trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Petrov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu uses his free foot to push down on Petrov 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Petrov . Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (8) vs (2) Petrov #T8#
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zulu content just to control the position here. #T9#
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to reverse the position but instead Zulu has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (11) vs (2) Petrov
Zulu is hanging on to Petrov 's back as he tries to escape.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Petrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Zulu controlling his opponent. #T12#
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to reverse the position but instead Zulu has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (14) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov wants to control his opponent's hands but Zulu gets his hands free.
Petrov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zulu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Zulu 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.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Petrov tries to break free.
Petrov is holding onto Zulu's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Petrov is trying to break free.
#T14#
Zulu biding his time, controlling Petrov .
Petrov is in bad spot here.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Petrov rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath Shaka Zulu 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diesel.
Dalton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diesel.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Diesel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diesel 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.#TD2#
Dalton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #T1#
Dalton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is being controlled here.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diesel wants to control but Dalton postures up.#T2#
Diesel is being controlled here.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T3#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dalton controls the position.
Diesel is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton takes a little break here. Diesel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dalton slows the pace down.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dalton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T6#
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Dalton passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Diesel wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Dalton
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Dalton trying to control momentarily.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Good control from Dalton.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Dalton gets his hands free.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel manages to buck him off and is now in Dalton's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Diesel gets to mount! Dalton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Diesel wants to take Dalton's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T11#
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Dalton tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diesel has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Dalton is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches up with Mondragon, looking for a takedown. Arias pushes Mondragon against the cage but Mondragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mondragon leaves Arias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mondragon gets a clinch.
Mondragon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias wants to take the fight to the mat but Mondragon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arias is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias stops a takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Mondragon's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mondragon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arias prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Arias is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (7) Mondragon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias tries to control the position but Mondragon now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (10) Mondragon#T5#
Arias is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Arias is really stuck here.
#T6#
Mondragon is looking to control Arias but Arias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Arias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mondragon's arms.
Mondragon wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arias's body.
Arias tries to escape the position.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Arias from escaping the position.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Arias rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon is trying to control but Arias is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T9#
Arias tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Arias wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (13) Mondragon
Arias prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Mondragon working for a choke but Arias is defending well. #T12#
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Arias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
#T13#
Arias tries to break free.
Mondragon biding his time, controlling Arias.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Arias trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish. #T14#
Arias is really stuck here.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Arias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Halli 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.#TD#
Halli drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli postures up.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T5##SUB2#
Ignatowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halli and Ignatowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ignatowski working away.#SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halli, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T6#
Halli stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Ignatowski looking to control but instead Halli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Halli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Ignatowski#T7#
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
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.
Halli passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Halli working away.
Ignatowski trying his best to control but Halli has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Ignatowski breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Halli pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Reijo Halli 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuronoa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kuronoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Aoki is taking a breather. Kuronoa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuronoa trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa prevents Aoki from taking his back.#T4#
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away. #T5#
Kuronoa regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Kuronoa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuronoa. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (6) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Kuronoa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuronoa for as long as he can get away with.
Kuronoa wants to control the action here but instead Aoki manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki controlling from mount.
Kuronoa has given up his back here. Will Aoki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (12) vs (0) Kuronoa
A lull in the action here.
Kuronoa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki's guard. Nice work there by Kuronoa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (2) Kuronoa
Aoki is controlling Kuronoa's posture.#T7#
Kuronoa won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuronoa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (14) vs (2) Kuronoa#T8##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuronoa is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Kuronoa is defending the position.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Aoki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (17) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuronoa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuronoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuronoa.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard. #T12#
Kuronoa is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (20) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Kuronoa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuronoa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (23) vs (2) Kuronoa
Aoki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuronoa wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
Aoki has the hooks in. Kuronoa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuronoa breaks Aoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (23) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (25) vs (4) Kuronoa#T14#
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (28) vs (4) Kuronoa
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
A less than humble Takeya Aoki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 22 wins and 18 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Cubbedge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage. #T3#
Magomedov looking to control but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Magomedov 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in BDS inform me that Magomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T5#
Cubbedge is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T6#
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (7) Magomedov
Cubbedge is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov controlling the pace. #T7#
Magomedov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (10) Magomedov
Magomedov looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Magomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Cubbedge prevents Magomedov from taking his back.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Magomedov wants to take Cubbedge 's back here but Cubbedge is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back. #T10#
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Cubbedge tries to escape the position.
Well, with Magomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cubbedge is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Magomedov trying to control momentarily.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Cubbedge tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cubbedge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cubbedge prevents Magomedov from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Magomedov gets his way!
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Magomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Magomedov avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control his hands.
Cubbedge is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cubbedge 's chin but Cubbedge turns very nicely into Magomedov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cubbedge .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (13) Magomedov
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Magomedov is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (13) Magomedov#T14#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lo to the mat! Lo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.
Lo is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T4#
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Silva Jr pushes down on Lo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Lo is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Lo trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (5) Silva Jr#T7#
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silva Jr just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Silva Jr can't escape the position.
Silva Jr breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now. #T9#
Lo keeping hold of Silva Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lo is just riding it out for now. Silva Jr eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Lo is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva Jr.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Silva Jr passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Silva Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T12#
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13##SUB2#
Silva Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Lo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is having none of it.
Lo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 10 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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