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CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brah shoots in and drives through. Huhrera sprawls well.#TD2#
Brah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Brah
Brah is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huhrera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brah has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) Brah
My spies in BDS inform me that Brah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Brah has a good base and remains in mount.
Brah looking to control but Huhrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huhrera regains half guard.
Brah slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Huhrera is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well. #SUB2#
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huhrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away.
Huhrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huhrera .#T3#
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah passes Huhrera 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah is looking to advance position but Huhrera won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Huhrera gets back to full guard.
Huhrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Brah passes into half guard.
Brah wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera trying to control but Brah postures up.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Huhrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (8) Brah
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to escape the position but Brah is controlling the position.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working. #T6#
Brah working away.
Brah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Huhrera gets back to half guard.
Huhrera keeping control of the position.
Well, if Brah 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.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Brah trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Huhrera defends it.
Huhrera is pressing down on Brah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah 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.
Huhrera is pulling down on Brah's head to control his posture.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Huhrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet.
Brah 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.
Huhrera pulls Brah in close to his closed guard and prevents Brah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huhrera continues to stall.
Brah controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Brah trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huhrera has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
#T12#
Brah is fighting to break Huhrera 's control of his arms but Huhrera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Huhrera 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brah is pushing down on Huhrera 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huhrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Brah has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brah is trying to control. Huhrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brah is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.#T14#
Huhrera gets full guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brah trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (11) Brah#SUB2#
Brah is trying to get an arm triangle but Huhrera is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 11 to 0.
Edgy Brah thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Merlin, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Merlin against the cage but Merlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (0) vs (4) Pavlov
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Merlin tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Merlin tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Merlin trying to control here.
Merlin 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.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Merlin actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Merlin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Merlin. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T5#
Merlin is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
#T6#
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Merlin won't allow it.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T7#
Pavlov is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merlin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.#T9#
Merlin controlling the position well.
Merlin wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Pavlov 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.#T10#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (10) Pavlov#T11#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Pavlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Merlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Merlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Merlin regains half guard.
Merlin tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#T14#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke 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 (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ottke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position well.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
#T1#
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T2#
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control from Ottke's half guard. Ottke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Magomedov is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to control.
#T4#
Ottke has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Magomedov 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.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T6#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T7#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke controlling the position.
Magomedov won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T11#
Ottke is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T13#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ottke is heads and Magomedov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Priest as Average shoots in.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest doesn't manage to clinch there - Average circles away.
#TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Average#SUB2#
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.#SUB2#
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Average#T2##SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Average rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Priest's guard! Nice work there by Average! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (2) Average
Priest is adopting a defensive guard.
Priest wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average forces his way into half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Average controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Average is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Priest reverses the position - he's now on top in Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (2) Average
Priest postures up.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Priest stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (2) Average#T4#
Average wants to control but Priest postures up.
Priest staying calm.
Average tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Average trying his best to control but Priest has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (12) vs (2) Average
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Priest prevents Average from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Priest is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Average is surviving well by controlling Priest's body position as best he can.
Priest is trying to take his opponent's back.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average tries to improve his position but instead Priest has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (15) vs (2) Average#T6#
Priest is not going to allow Average to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest gets his hands free as Average looks to control. #T7#
Average is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Priest is staying active.#SUB#
Priest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Average wants to escape the position.
Priest has good solid back control here.
Average just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Average, looking for the choke. #T8#
Average is in bad spot here.
Average trying to control the hands but Priest breaks the grip.
Priest controls the position.
I really don't envy Average right now.
#T9#
Priest is looking to control Average but Average is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Average is in bad spot here.
Average prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Average tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Average trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Average tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Average is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Priest.
Average tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Average pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Priest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Priest has the hooks in. Average is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Average tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Average tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but Average doesn't allow it. #T11#
Priest content just to control the position here.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Average for as long as he can get away with.
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape. #T12#
Average is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Priest avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Priest content just to control the position here. #T13#
Priest prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Average tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Dyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyon somewhat.
Dyon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Dyon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Dyon avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Dyon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Dyon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Dyon is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dyon in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dyon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Dyon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dyon controlling his opponent.
Dyon fails to move to back control. #T2#
Dyon tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov holds of for dear life.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Dyon controlling the pace for now.
Dyon tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Kersikov stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dyon tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Dyon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Dyon trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dyon controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Dyon wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Dyon working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (5) Kersikov
Dyon is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB2#
Kersikov tries for a kimura but Dyon is defending well.
Dyon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Dyon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Dyon manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (7) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon preventing the sweep.
Dyon trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kersikov pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dyon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (10) vs (5) Kersikov
A lull in the action here as Dyon stalls from top position.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Dyon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (13) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (16) vs (5) Kersikov#T10#
Dyon controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Dyon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dyon gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
Dyon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
A lull in the action here.
Dyon is trying to stick to Kersikov's back but Kersikov is turning into Dyon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dyon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (16) vs (7) Kersikov
Dyon controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (18) vs (7) Kersikov#T11#
Dyon trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kersikov pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Dyon is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Dyon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Dyon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (21) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Dyon wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Dyon isn't that keen on the idea.
Dyon controlling from mount.
Dyon is looking to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Juu Dyon is the new welterweight champion!
Juu Dyon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Brown has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Steel tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Brown
Steel 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.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. #T1#
Brown tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Brown
Steel controls the position. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown wants to control but Steel postures up.#T3#
Brown regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Well, if Steel 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.
#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T4#
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Steel is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
#T5#
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Brown wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Brown trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T7#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Steel not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T9#
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Brown#T10#
Brown tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Brown is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Steel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (11) vs (0) Brown#T12#
Brown is in bad spot here.
Steel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Steel has good solid back control here.
Brown 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.
Steel wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Good control from Steel.
Brown tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T13#
Steel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel continues to stall.
Steel has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown's body.
Steel wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.#T14#
Steel wants to control but Brown manages to buck him off and is now in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva Jr but Silva Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diesel has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Jr with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diesel napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr controls the position from side control.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Silva Jr controls the position.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
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.
Diesel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Silva Jr
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel just holding on.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a submission but Diesel is keeping him at bay. #T5#
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Diesel holds on to Silva Jr around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Silva Jr looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.#T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Silva Jr has hold of Diesel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diesel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel regains half guard.#T10#
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #T11#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Diesel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13##SUB2#
Silva Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (9) Silva Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 9 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 45 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lee clinches up with Pancake and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Pancake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is working for takedown but Pancake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Pancake.
Pancake has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lee is trying to trip Pancake. He has hold of a leg but Pancake is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Lee
Pancake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Lee
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pancake controlling from the top position. #T1#
Lee wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to hit a sweep here but Pancake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to reverse the position but Pancake maintains control.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pancake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to control but Pancake passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to bench press Pancake off him but Pancake keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Pancake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pancake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (8) vs (6) Lee
Pancake is really stuck here.
Pancake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.#T5#
Pancake trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee biding his time, controlling Pancake. #T6#
Lee controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
Lee is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
Lee controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pancake tries to break free.
#T7#
Pancake trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Pancake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Pancake tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Pancake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (9) Lee
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Pancake tries to buck him off.
Pancake tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pancake trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pancake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Lee moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (8) vs (12) Lee
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Pancake regains half guard.#T11#
Pancake holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pancake trying to control but Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T12#
Pancake wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T13#
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 8.
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 37 wins and 24 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch shoots in looking for a takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl out of it but Hirsch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Petersen
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen controls the position.
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hirsch is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petersen's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Hirsch controlling the position for now.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Hirsch trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirsch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirsch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Petersen is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen uses his free foot to push down on Hirsch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hirsch. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (8) Petersen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirsch is looking to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (0) vs (11) Petersen#T5#
Hirsch tries to break free.
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hirsch.#SUB2#
Petersen looking for the choke but no joy.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hirsch doesn't escape.
Petersen gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
Petersen biding his time, controlling Hirsch. #T6#
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Hirsch is staying busy.
Hirsch just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
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.
Hirsch tries to break free.
#T7#
Hirsch is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen is trying to control but Hirsch is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen takes Hirsch's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (0) vs (14) Petersen
Petersen has the hooks in. Hirsch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Hirsch tries to buck him off.
Petersen keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Hirsch tries to buck him off.
#T8#
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.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen avoiding Hirsch 's attempts to control his hands.
Hirsch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Hirsch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (14) Petersen
Petersen has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Hirsch content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Petersen is controlling Hirsch's posture.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen has his hands on Hirsch's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Hirsch passes into half guard.
Hirsch is taking a breather. Petersen 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.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#T11#
Petersen is staying active underneath Hirsch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (14) Petersen
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
Petersen trying his best to control but Hirsch has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (7) vs (14) Petersen#T14#
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (7) vs (18) Petersen
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Hirsch is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controlling the position well here. Hirsch rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 18 to 7.
An out of breath Conald Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zulu has Sparxx up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparxx stops a takedown attempt from Zulu.
#TD#
Sparxx has Zulu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sparxx pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zulu tumbling to the mat - Sparxx dives into Zulu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Zulu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Zulu wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Zulu trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Zulu
Sparxx content just to control the position here. #T1#
Zulu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Sparxx looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Zulu working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Zulu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Zulu tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zulu 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.
Zulu tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zulu sees it coming and defends easily.
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Zulu seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Zulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Sparxx'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.#T5#
Sparxx pushes down on Zulu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Zulu defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?#T6#
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zulu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Sparxx.
Zulu controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #SUB2#
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Zulu's legs - danger averted.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Zulu
Sparxx trying to control the position but Zulu is working away. #T9#
Zulu can't do much from the bottom here.
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Zulu stops Sparxx from passing to mount.
Zulu is letting Sparxx control him for a moment.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zulu is trying to work for a sweep but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Zulu#T10#
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape.
Zulu tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zulu is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Zulu is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu regains half guard.
Zulu trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
#T12#
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx controlling the pace.
Zulu trying to control here.
Zulu manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Zulu controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (13) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Sparxx works to advance to full mount. Zulu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (15) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Zulu tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his heavyweight title!
Tyrone Sparxx tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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