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CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ziyaeddin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bangsit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ziyaeddin sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziyaeddin.
Bangsit attempts a counter takedown but Ziyaeddin avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bangsit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ziyaeddin is in Bangsit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ziyaeddin passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziyaeddin is working away from the top position though.
Ziyaeddin controlling the action here. #T1#
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Ziyaeddin trying to mount his opponent but Bangsit defends it.
Ziyaeddin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is just content to waste time from the top position. Bangsit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
My spies in BDS inform me that Ziyaeddin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bangsit has his foot on Ziyaeddin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziyaeddin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.
Bangsit working a defensive guard here.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bangsit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ziyaeddin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziyaeddin defends well.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit working a defensive guard but Ziyaeddin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (5) Ziyaeddin#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bangsit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get an arm triangle but Bangsit is defending well. #T4#
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangsit keeps working.
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bangsit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Bangsit is looking to reverse the position.
Ziyaeddin controls the position.
Bangsit struggling a bit here.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Bangsit is working away. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bangsit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ziyaeddin but great work by Bangsit. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bangsit (4) vs (5) Ziyaeddin#T6##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ziyaeddin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ziyaeddin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Bangsit postures up.
#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bangsit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (4) vs (7) Ziyaeddin
Bangsit controlling the position.
Bangsit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bangsit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8##SUB#
Bangsit working for a triangle but Ziyaeddin defends it easily.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Bangsit pulls Ziyaeddin in to control the position.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Bangsit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Ziyaeddin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ziyaeddin trying to move into half guard but instead Bangsit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (6) vs (7) Ziyaeddin
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position here.
Bangsit trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Bangsit looking to sit in guard and control but Ziyaeddin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (6) vs (9) Ziyaeddin#SUB#
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Bangsit is trying to keep Ziyaeddin in close.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13##SUB#
Ziyaeddin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ziyaeddin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (8) vs (9) Ziyaeddin
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziyaeddin holds on and takes a little breather.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Bangsit postures up.
Ziyaeddin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bangsit controls the pace.
Ziyaeddin pulls Bangsit in close to prevent any damage. #T14##SUB#
Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziyaeddin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bangsit 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.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position here.
Bangsit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin wins on points by 9 to 8.
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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
El Toro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petersen's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) El Toro
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
El Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) El Toro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen advances to half guard. #T1#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
El Toro 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.
El Toro tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
El Toro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
Petersen controlling the action here.
El Toro trying to control here.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it. #T3##SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Toro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
El Toro is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) El Toro
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
El Toro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
El Toro tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petersen has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
#T6#
Petersen not allowing El Toro to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. El Toro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften El Toro for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
El Toro trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
El Toro tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen has good solid back control here.
Petersen avoiding El Toro 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Petersen looking for the RNC. #T8#
Petersen controlling from the back.
El Toro trying to control but not successfully.
Petersen is hanging on to El Toro's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy El Toro right now.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
El Toro tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
#T9#
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but El Toro is staying busy.#SUB#
Petersen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Petersen is looking to control El Toro but El Toro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
El Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen 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.
El Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Petersen keeps control of the position as El Toro tries to break free.
What can El Toro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but El Toro is staying busy.#T11#
Petersen controls the action.
El Toro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
El Toro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (11) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
El Toro doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T13#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
El Toro tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
El Toro tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Toro is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen trying to control but El Toro is having none of it.
Petersen is really struggling to control El Toro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro holds on for dear life, controlling Petersen's posture momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Conald Petersen 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyon. #CL2#
Simone gets a clinch. #TD2#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dyon uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone tries to improve position but can't.
Dyon takes a little break here. Simone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
Simone wants to control but Dyon postures up.
Simone tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone is working away.
Simone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (5) vs (0) Simone
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.
Dyon tries to take his opponent's back but Simone turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (5) vs (2) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Dyon controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Dyon is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Dyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Dyon trying to control the position here.
Simone trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T5#
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Dyon has his hands on Simone's head, controlling the position.
Dyon is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Dyon is trying to keep Simone in close.
#T6#
Simone won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone pushing down on Dyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone is stalling here. Dyon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dyon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (9) vs (2) Simone
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon slows the pace down. #T7#
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dyon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simone is letting Dyon control him for a moment.
Simone wants to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone is working away.
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy. #T8#
Dyon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (11) vs (2) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Simone 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.
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Simone regains half guard.
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Dyon is really struggling to control Simone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dyon is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Simone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simone. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (14) vs (2) Simone
Simone tries to reverse the position but Dyon maintains control.#T11#
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon controlling his opponent.
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.
Simone tries to hold on but Dyon postures up.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon takes Simone's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (17) vs (2) Simone#T12#
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.
Simone trying to control but not successfully.
Simone staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control.
Simone tries to escape the position.
Dyon controls the position.
Dyon not allowing Simone to control his hands.
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Dyon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (17) vs (4) Simone
Dyon has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyon working a defensive guard here.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 (19) vs (4) Simone
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Juu Dyon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Camara gets caught flat footed, as Bok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Bok
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Bok
Camara won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Bok
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (2) Bok
Bok wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (2) Bok
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Bok breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Bok
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Camara is sitting in close to Bok's body. Bok has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Camara is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Camara is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxim Bok!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Fiso getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controlling the action here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Fiso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Fiso
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
Fiso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Fiso right now.
Fiso is trying to break free.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.#T2#
Fiso's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Lee's hands.
Fiso trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee not allowing Fiso to control his hands.
Fiso breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (4) Fiso
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T3#
Fiso stalling.
Fiso is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee 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.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee 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.
Lee is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Fiso 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.
Lee 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.#T5#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Fiso
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee prevents Fiso from moving into mount.
Fiso controls the position.
More stalling from Fiso.
Fiso with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T8#
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso working away.
Lee is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Lee is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Fiso controls the position.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (4) vs (10) Fiso#T10#
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee tries to break free.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.#SUB2#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiso gets his hands free.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso avoiding Lee 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off. #T14#
Lee tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Fiso has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Fiso gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 10 to 4.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 46 wins and 30 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dravezesdi's waist but Dravezesdi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Dravezesdi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Dravezesdi. No joy for Cruz on that attempt. #TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Cruz
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #T1#
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Cruz
Dravezesdi is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dravezesdi is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T3#
Dravezesdi keeping control of the position.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #T5#
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T6#
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Cruz is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Cruz passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T11#
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Cruz
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Dravezesdi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Cruz takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (11) Cruz
Cruz is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Dravezesdi buck him off. #T14#
Cruz controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 11 to 2.
Michael Cruz is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Michael Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Average shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hirsch as he avoids it easily.
Average shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hirsch sprawls well. Hirsch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Average gets slowly back to his feet.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Average tries to avoid it but Hirsch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Average to the ground. Average escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Hirsch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Average looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Average
Average trying his best to control but Hirsch has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (0) Average
Average tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Average is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Average is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch'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.#T1#
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Average for as long as he can get away with.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Hirsch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Average is holding on tight.
Average is trying to escape the mount.
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Average tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirsch trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Average tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away. #T3#
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Average can't escape the position.
Average regains half guard.
Average is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Average is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard. #T4#
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (2) Average
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average controlling from the top position.
Average is fighting to break Hirsch's control of his arms but Hirsch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch has his hands on Average's head, controlling the position.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Average controlling from the top position.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Average wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Average wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Average
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Average seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.#T7##SUB2#
Average has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Average escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Average looking for subs off his back but Hirsch has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but Average defending well.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Average wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Average keeps trying to improve his position.
Average trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (11) vs (2) Average
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount.
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Hirsch wants to take Average's back here but Average is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Hirsch fails to move to back control.
Average is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Average has given up his back. Will we see Hirsch going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (14) vs (2) Average
Hirsch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Average can't escape the position.
Hirsch controlling the position well here. Average rolled but Hirsch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Average manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirsch's guard. Nice work there by Average.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (14) vs (4) Average#T12#
Hirsch controlling Average's posture.
Average is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hirsch continues to stall.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (16) vs (4) Average#T13#
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Hirsch content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Hirsch defends easily.
#T14#
Average trying to control the position.
Hirsch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Harry Hirsch retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Harry Hirsch 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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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 36 wins and 26 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 27 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison Jr.. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. 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 Brown 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown 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.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison Jr.'s best efforts.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison Jr. is controlling the pace.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Morrison Jr. manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (7) Morrison Jr.#T2#
Morrison Jr. avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Morrison Jr. takes Brown 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Brown is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Morrison Jr. to control.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Brown tries to escape but Morrison Jr. has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morrison Jr. controls the action.#SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. has good solid back control here.
Brown tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison Jr. trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brown tries to escape but Morrison Jr. has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morrison Jr. controls the action.
Brown looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison Jr..
#T5#
Brown is holding onto Morrison Jr.'s left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Morrison Jr. let's go of the attempt for now.
Morrison Jr. doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (10) Morrison Jr.#SUB#
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morrison Jr. looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morrison Jr. looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morrison Jr.! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (14) Morrison Jr.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. prevents Brown from improving his position.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#T7#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown is pulling down on Morrison Jr.'s head. It's preventing any offense from Morrison Jr., at least for the moment.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown has his foot on Morrison Jr.'s thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison Jr. works his way back into a safe position though.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is trying to keep Morrison Jr. in close.
#T8#
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morrison Jr. has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Morrison Jr. manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (17) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morrison Jr. working away.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (2) vs (19) Morrison Jr.#T10#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Morrison Jr. gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. has hold of Brown 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morrison Jr..
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Morrison Jr. content just to control the position here.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown wants to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison Jr. avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Morrison Jr. takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Brown tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. pushes him away.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Brown tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. pushes him away. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Brown has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Morrison Jr. passes into side control, despite Brown 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (22) Morrison Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 22 to 2.
David Morrison Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Antonio Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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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 14 wins and 8 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 32 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huhrera closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. Huhrera pushes Pavlov against the cage but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huhrera looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
Huhrera looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huhrera 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Huhrera with that takedown attempt.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the cage.
Pavlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huhrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pavlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Huhrera . Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Huhrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Huhrera , looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Huhrera against the cage but Huhrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pavlov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Huhrera wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#T1#
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Huhrera 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.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Huhrera defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Huhrera is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Huhrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (5) Pavlov
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.#T2#
Huhrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Pavlov won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huhrera trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Pavlov pulls Huhrera in to control the position.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera '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.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T5#
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Huhrera has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera controlling the position.#T7#
Pavlov trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Pavlov trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Huhrera pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .#T9#
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov pushes down on Huhrera 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy. #T10#
Huhrera is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Huhrera keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Huhrera is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away. #T12#
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huhrera is holding on for now.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huhrera is holding on for now. #T13#
Huhrera tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Huhrera controlling the position well.
Huhrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.#T14#
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Huhrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 7 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new featherweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 37 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Priest tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (0) vs (4) Jackson
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest holding on.
Priest stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.#T1#
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Priest's coaches at Animal Fight Club 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.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Priest is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.#T3#
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.#T5#
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it. #T6#
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (10) Jackson
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest stops Jackson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Priest is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Priest's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (13) Jackson#T11#
Priest tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Priest squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (16) Jackson
Jackson controls the position.
Priest tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Priest do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Priest turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (16) Jackson
Jackson looking to control.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Priest trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Priest preventing the sweep. #T13#
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson looking to control.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Priest manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (16) Jackson#T14#
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 16 to 5.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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