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CWC 305 - Las Vegas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Huhrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Halli to the ground. Huhrera is now in Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Huhrera
Halli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet.
Huhrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Huhrera is controlling Halli's posture.#T3#
Halli stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Huhrera is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here. #T4#
Huhrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Huhrera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Huhrera 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.
Halli pulls Huhrera in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #T5#
Halli controlling the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Halli keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Huhrera 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.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Huhrera trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli pulls Huhrera in to control the position.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Huhrera .
Huhrera 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it. #T8#
Huhrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli trying to hold on to Huhrera 's head to control him but Huhrera postures up.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Huhrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Huhrera
Huhrera tries to take his opponent's back but Halli turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Huhrera #T9#
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself. #T10#
Huhrera pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halli postures up.
Huhrera pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli preventing the sweep. #T11#
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Huhrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli pushing down on Huhrera 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Huhrera has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (7) Huhrera
Huhrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control here.
#T13#
Huhrera is trying to control but Halli passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (7) Huhrera
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is letting Halli control him for a moment. #T14#
Huhrera wants to control but Halli postures up.
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Huhrera ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (7) Huhrera
Halli avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (7) Huhrera
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 24 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blood was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Blood
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blood has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Blood working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
#T1#
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood controlling Silva Jr's posture. #T2#
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Blood pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Blood looking to control.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva Jr is pushing down on Blood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blood is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Blood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr prevents Blood from improving his position.#T7#
Blood is trying to control but can't.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blood wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Silva Jr stalling. #T8##SUB2#
Blood looking for submissions off his back.
Blood is trying to control but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Blood
Blood tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.#T9#
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Blood to control.#T10#
Blood gets back to half guard.
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.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
#T11#
Blood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blood tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#T12#
Blood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr is looking to stall here but Blood recovers full guard. #T13#
Blood controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Blood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
Blood pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 28 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Ottke as Kersikov shoots in.#TD2#
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard. #T1#
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke continues to stall.
Kersikov trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Ottke is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.#T3#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Kersikov postures up.
#T4#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Kersikov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T7#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Kersikov 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.#T9#
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Kersikov postures up.
Ottke seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T12#
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ottke there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to take Ottke's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Ottke working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.#T14#
Kersikov tries to control but Ottke wriggling away.
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Sitsongrit has Walters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Walters tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Walters stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kevin Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.#TD2#
Sitsongrit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sitsongrit manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (0) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Walters is trying to control Sitsongrit's posture but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face as Sitsongrit controls the position. #T1#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is trying to control Sitsongrit's posture but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sitsongrit's guard! Nice work there by Walters! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (4) Sitsongrit#T2#
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Walters in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (6) Sitsongrit#SUB#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Walters is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Walters 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.#SUB#
Walters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sitsongrit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Walters. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sitsongrit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Sitsongrit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walters is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Sitsongrit passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit stalling.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (6) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Sitsongrit is controlling his hands well.
Walters has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Walters working for the choke.
Sitsongrit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Sitsongrit is controlling his hands well. #T6#
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Walters has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walters fails to move to back control.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Sitsongrit is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (9) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walters works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (12) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Walters to control. #T8##SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Sitsongrit is controlling his hands well.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Walters won't let him. #SUB#
Sitsongrit 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 Walters gets his way!
#SUB#
Sitsongrit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walters's arms. #SUB#
Walters looking for the choke from the back. #T9##SUB#
Walters is persistently looking for the submission but Sitsongrit is defending it well.
Will Walters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Walters is hanging on to Sitsongrit's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sitsongrit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sitsongrit for a finish.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T10#
Sitsongrit just trying to survive but Walters is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Walters is persistently looking for the submission but Sitsongrit is defending it well.
Sitsongrit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit 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 Walters gets his way!
#SUB#
Walters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sitsongrit is defending well though. Walters let's go of the attempt for now.
Sitsongrit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walters.
#T11#
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Walters won't let him.
Walters doesn't have the hooks in and Sitsongrit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (11) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Walters has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters 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.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Walters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (14) vs (11) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Walters content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sitsongrit has locked up a guillotine! Sitsongrit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Walters is holding on here and Sitsongrit must be using up a lot of energy. Walters has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sitsongrit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Average shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Average drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Average has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrano Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.
Jackson is working for takedown but Average is calmly controlling the position for now.
Average can't get the takedown.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Average is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Average
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average controlling Jackson's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Average working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Average controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Jackson postures up.
#SUB2#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB2#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Jackson trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Average is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Average
Average regains half guard.#T7#
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Average keeping control of the position. #T8#
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it. #T9#
Average wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (0) Average
Average keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Average tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Average keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to take Average's back here but Average is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Average wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Average 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.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Average to control.#T12#
Jackson controlling his opponent.
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.
Average is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Jackson tries to control but Average wriggling away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Average is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson takes Average's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Average is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (11) vs (0) Average#T14#
Good control from Jackson.
Average rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Average tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrano Jackson 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Diesel is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Diesel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Diesel
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
Hirsch won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Hirsch is positioning himself well to prevent Diesel advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel stays in close to Hirsch's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Hirsch is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Diesel
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirsch, who protects the arm well.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch trying to remain calm as Diesel controls from the top position.#T3#
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel has control of Hirsch's left arm, preventing Hirsch from doing any damage.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Diesel controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass. #T5#
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirsch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (7) Diesel
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel pushing down on Hirsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel is pushing down on Hirsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Hirsch trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (10) Diesel
Hirsch tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirsch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel wants to take his opponent's back but Hirsch doesn't allow it.
Hirsch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Hirsch tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel wants to take Hirsch's back here but Hirsch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Hirsch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (13) Diesel#T10#
Hirsch tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel trying to control but Hirsch is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (13) Diesel
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a triangle here but Hirsch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (7) vs (13) Diesel#T12#
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
Well,Hirsch is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hirsch controlling the position.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Diesel trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 13 to 7.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Priest was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (4) Priest
Priest is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ziyaeddin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ziyaeddin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest has control of an arm but Ziyaeddin manages to advance to Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (4) Priest
You can see the frustration on Priest's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
Priest manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Nice work there by Priest.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (6) Priest
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position here.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Priest 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.
Priest won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ziyaeddin is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziyaeddin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Ziyaeddin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziyaeddin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Ziyaeddin's legs - danger averted.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Ziyaeddin 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: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (6) Priest
Priest tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is pressing down on Ziyaeddin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin'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.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest controls Ziyaeddin momentarily but Ziyaeddin frees himself. #T6#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest is controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Priest is looking to sweep but instead, Ziyaeddin has passed into half guard.
Priest is staying active underneath Ziyaeddin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Priest has Ziyaeddin pulled in close to control his posture.
Ziyaeddin pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest trying to control here.
#T8#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is looking to control Ziyaeddin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ziyaeddin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziyaeddin is working away from the top position though.
Priest is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ziyaeddin wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Ziyaeddin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Ziyaeddin prevents Priest from improving his position.#T10#
Priest is looking to control Ziyaeddin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
Ziyaeddin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest trying to control but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest 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.
Ziyaeddin is just content to waste time from the top position. Priest takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T11#
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (8) Priest
Ziyaeddin wants to control the position but Priest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Ziyaeddin moves into full guard.
Priest 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 has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Priest won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
#T13#
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin has Priest pulled in close to control his posture.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Ziyaeddin being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control Priest's posture.#T14#
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ziyaeddin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (8) Priest
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest pulls Ziyaeddin in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Priest 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ziyaeddin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Amir Ziyaeddin retains his light heavyweight title!
Amir Ziyaeddin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 34 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petersen showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Petersen moves into full mount! Sparxx won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Sparxx is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sparxx turns into him and now he's in Petersen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Petersen
Sparxx postures up.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen controlling Sparxx's posture. #T2#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Petersen pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is controlling Sparxx's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Petersen working a defensive guard but Sparxx manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (5) Petersen
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (10) vs (5) Petersen#T5#
Sparxx doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (12) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T7#
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx postures up.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (12) vs (9) Petersen
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it. #T8#
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.#T9#
Sparxx is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Petersen advancing to mount.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sparxx isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Petersen stacks Sparxx on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Petersen! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (12) vs (12) Petersen#T11#
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen happy to just control the position for now.
Petersen is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petersen but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (16) vs (12) Petersen
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face as Sparxx controls the position. #T12#
Sparxx trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Sparxx controlling the position from side mount.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen keeping control of the position.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Petersen wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Sparxx is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to get back to full guard but Sparxx takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (19) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his heavyweight title!
Tyrone Sparxx 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.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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