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CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson PBP Commentary |
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Addams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrov can't fight it off and eventually Addams manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams passes Petrov '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.
Petrov is controlling Addams's trapped leg to prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov is not content to let Addams control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Petrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Petrov
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Petrov keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Petrov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Addams is trying to break free.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Good control from Petrov .
Addams turns into Petrov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Petrov
Addams preventing the sweep.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Petrov
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (10) vs (4) Petrov
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Addams avoiding Petrov 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
I really don't envy Petrov right now.
Petrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrov wants to escape the position.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petrov 's body.
Petrov tries to roll but Addams sticks to his back.
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Petrov pushed the leg off.
Petrov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Addams looking for the choke from the back.
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.
#T4#
Petrov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Addams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Petrov is defending well though. Addams let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Addams'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.
Addams gets his hands free as Petrov looks to control.
Petrov tries to break free.
Addams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petrov .
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
Petrov is really stuck here.
Petrov prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Petrov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrov for as long as he can get away with.
Petrov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Petrov right now.
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petrov 's body.
Petrov tries to break free.
#T7#
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Addams is trying to control but Petrov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Petrov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petrov won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Addams prevents Petrov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.
Petrov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Addams is staying active.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (13) vs (4) Petrov
Addams prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams tries to control but Petrov wriggling away. #T10#
Addams content just to control the position here.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov tries to hold on but Addams postures up.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (16) vs (4) Petrov
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Petrov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (19) vs (4) Petrov
Petrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
#SUB#
Addams tightening his grip on Petrov , looking for the choke.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Addams is trying to stick to Petrov 's back but Petrov is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrov . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (19) vs (6) Petrov
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Jabbar.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jabbar is looking for a takedown.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Jabbar.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard.
Jabbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Diaz has Jabbar pulled in close to control his posture.
Jabbar won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz seems keen to control Jabbar's posture.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz has control of Jabbar's left arm, preventing Jabbar from doing any damage.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jabbar content to stall in guard here.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Jabbar being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Diaz trying to control the position.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz looking to control.
#T4#
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jabbar won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
Diaz pulls Jabbar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabbar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Jabbar has passed into half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Jabbar
Jabbar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diaz struggling a bit here.#T6#
Jabbar controlling the position.
Diaz tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (0) vs (5) Jabbar
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #T7#
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar trying to control but Diaz is having none of it. #T8#
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jabbar wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jabbar content just to control the position here.
Diaz wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.#T10#
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabbar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
#T11#
Jabbar slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz is controlling Jabbar's trapped leg to prevent Jabbar from advancing to side control.
Diaz continues to stall.
Diaz wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is in trouble now - Jabbar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Jabbar
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Diaz tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Diaz wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias shoots in for a double leg but Savkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savkov tries to counter with a clinch but Arias shakes him off and moves away.
Arias dives in for a single leg takedown but Savkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arias defends it well.#TD#
Savkov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arias is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Savkov to the mat. Savkov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Savkov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias 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.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.#SUB2#
Arias sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Savkov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arias paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Savkov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov! |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burroughs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cubbedge , which made it look bad. #TD#
Burroughs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Burroughs staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burroughs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (6) vs (0) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to control but instead Cubbedge manages to regain half guard.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Burroughs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well. #T2#
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Burroughs wants to advance to full mount but Cubbedge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cubbedge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Burroughs trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T6#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself. #T7#
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (0) Cubbedge
A lull in the action here.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away. #T8#
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cubbedge trying to remain calm as Burroughs controls from the top position.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cubbedge manages to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (0) Cubbedge #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cubbedge tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to move to mount but Cubbedge reverses beautifully and ends up in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (2) Cubbedge #T12#
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
#T14#
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Burroughs has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura here but Burroughs manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (2) Cubbedge
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuronoa clinches.
Kuronoa gets underhooks to prevent Sakuraba's takedown attempt.
Kuronoa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Kuronoa jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba pushes down on Kuronoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuronoa wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Kuronoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuronoa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuraba wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuronoa keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Sakuraba prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sakuraba is tapping! Great win for Kuronoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ono Kuronoa! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 28 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bangsit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Bangsit
Hell controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Bangsit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bangsit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hell uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (0) Bangsit
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit prevents Hell from improving position.
Hell has control of an arm but Bangsit manages to advance to Hell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (5) vs (4) Bangsit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for the RNC. #T1##SUB2#
Bangsit looking for the choke but no joy.
My spies in Cloud9 inform me that Bangsit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bangsit gets his hands free as Hell looks to control.
Bangsit doesn't have the hooks in and Hell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (7) vs (4) Bangsit
Bangsit has control of Hell's left arm, preventing Hell from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Hell defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hell controlling from the top position.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Hell 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.
Bangsit trying to control the position.
Hell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bangsit's thigh. Bangsit counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit has an active guard here but Hell has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Bangsit wants to control but Hell is keeping busy.
Bangsit gets back to full guard.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
Hell postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Bangsit working for a triangle but Hell defends it easily.
Hell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bangsit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hell is staying active.#SUB#
Hell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bangsit sees it coming and defends easily.
Bangsit tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bangsit is just riding it out for now. Hell eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Hell is looking to advance position but Bangsit won't allow it.
Bangsit is not content to let Hell control the position.
Hell prevents Bangsit from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Hell is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Hell seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hell is working away from the top position though.
Bangsit trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hell manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (10) vs (4) Bangsit#T8##SUB#
Hell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hell wants to take Bangsit's back but he can't do it this time.
Hell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit is trying desperately to improve position.
Hell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Hell tries to control but Bangsit wriggling away.
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Hell looking to control but Bangsit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bangsit reaches up and pulls Hell towards him, trying to control the position. Hell manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Bangsit! Bangsit tries to roll over - now Hell is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Bangsit has to tap out! Great work there by Hell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Hell!
Ryan Hell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Trump tries to sprawl but Murrdock drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Murrdock
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump wants to improve his position but Murrdock is controlling well.
Murrdock is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Trump 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.
Murrdock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murrdock prevents Trump from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump won't allow Murrdock to pass to mount.
Murrdock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murrdock trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Murrdock uses his free foot to push down on Trump's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trump. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Murrdock
Trump tries to hold on but Murrdock postures up.
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Murrdock's attempts to control the action.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Murrdock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murrdock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murrdock looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Murrdock's attempts to control the action.
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
Trump wants to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.
Murrdock is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Murrdock is still trying to improve position.
Murrdock tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Murrdock prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Murrdock tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Trump sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Trump tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.#T4#
Trump is staying active underneath Murrdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murrdock wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murrdock is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Trump is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Murrdock prevents Trump from improving his position.
Murrdock is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Murrdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murrdock wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is pressing down on Murrdock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Murrdock postures up.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Trump seems keen to control Murrdock's posture.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murrdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Trump keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Trump is pulling down on Murrdock's head. It's preventing any offense from Murrdock, at least for the moment.
Murrdock slips nicely into half guard.
Murrdock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Murrdock 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.
#T8#
Trump won't allow Murrdock to pass to mount.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump is looking to control Murrdock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Murrdock seems content to control.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump has his hands clasped together around Murrdock's back. He's all about the action.
Murrdock is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #T9#
Trump trying to hold on to Murrdock's head to control him but Murrdock postures up.
Trump controlling the position for now.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump gets full guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#T10#
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murrdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrdock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Trump has his foot on Murrdock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murrdock works his way back into a safe position though.
Trump controls Murrdock momentarily but Murrdock frees himself. #T11##SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Murrdock defends easily.
Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Murrdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trump managing to control the position.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Murrdock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Trump is not content to let Murrdock control the position.#SUB2#
Murrdock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trump has his foot on Murrdock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murrdock works his way back into a safe position though.
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (8) Murrdock#T13#
Trump keeps Murrdock under control for a moment.
Trump wants to control but Murrdock postures up.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murrdock's best efforts.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murrdock is working away from the top position though.
Murrdock is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #T14#
Trump has his hands clasped together around Murrdock's back. He's all about the action.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump controlling the position well.
Murrdock is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock prevents Trump from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Sid Murrdock thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Co-main event
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters shoots in looking for a takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl out of it but Walters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alopodis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Walters shoots in and gets a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Walters
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (4) Walters
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Walters postures up. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Walters#T1#
Walters looking to control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Walters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters looking to control.
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.
Alopodis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Walters tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis stalling away here and it's allowed Walters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #T4#
Walters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
Walters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Walters
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
Walters can't escape the position.
Walters sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alopodis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Walters
Walters has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alopodis's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (6) Walters#T6#
Walters 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (6) Walters
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (21) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Walters prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Alopodis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alopodis takes Walters's back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (24) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis trying to control momentarily.
Walters breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (24) vs (8) Walters
Alopodis controlling Walters's posture.
Walters stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (24) vs (11) Walters#T9#
Alopodis tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T10#
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (26) vs (11) Walters
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters 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: Alopodis (26) vs (13) Walters#SUB2#
Walters 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Alopodis is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walters passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters controlling the pace.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Walters stalling. #SUB2#
Walters 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.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (26) vs (16) Walters
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 26 to 16.
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 13 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ziyaeddin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) Jackson
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziyaeddin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (2) Jackson
Ziyaeddin controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ziyaeddin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
#T2#
Ziyaeddin 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.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Jackson passes Ziyaeddin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Ziyaeddin tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T3#
Jackson is looking to advance position but Ziyaeddin won't allow it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (5) Jackson
Ziyaeddin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ziyaeddin is working hard here to advance position.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Ziyaeddin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson content just to control the position here. #T4#
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziyaeddin is looking to escape.
Ziyaeddin is controlling an arm, preventing Jackson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziyaeddin doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson wants to control the action but instead Ziyaeddin gets a body lock and reverses into Jackson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (5) Jackson#T5#
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson 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: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ziyaeddin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Ziyaeddin pulls Jackson in to control the position. #T6#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving. #T7#
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziyaeddin controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Ziyaeddin up and slammed him! Ziyaeddin can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (10) Jackson
Ziyaeddin tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position. #T9#
Ziyaeddin is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Ziyaeddin denies him.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ziyaeddin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ziyaeddin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#T10#
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziyaeddin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson pushes down on Ziyaeddin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace. #T11#
Ziyaeddin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (10) Jackson
Ziyaeddin controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackson is controlling his hands well.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson breaks Ziyaeddin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (12) Jackson
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
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 (10) vs (12) Jackson
Ziyaeddin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ziyaeddin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (12) Jackson
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Jackson tries to hold on but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Ziyaeddin avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson just holding on.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ziyaeddin has a good base and remains in mount.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position easily from mount.
Ziyaeddin fails to move to back control. #T14#
Jackson wants to hold on but Ziyaeddin pushes him away.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ziyaeddin avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Amir Ziyaeddin retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Amir Ziyaeddin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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