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CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson has Dalton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dalton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pacer Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Jackson
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dalton is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Dalton wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Dalton is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Dalton wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Dalton wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson is looking to work his way around to Dalton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but Dalton doesn't allow it.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton tries to improve his position but instead Jackson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (8) Jackson
Dalton wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Jackson gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Dalton.
Jackson is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
It looks like Jackson 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.
I really don't envy Dalton right now.
Jackson controls the position.
Dalton wants to escape the position.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Dalton tries to buck him off.
Jackson is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (8) Jackson#T8#
Jackson is pulling down on Dalton's head to control his posture.
Dalton won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Dalton 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.
Dalton postures up.
#SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #T9#
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dalton is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is not content to let Dalton control the position.#T10#
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Dalton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson 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.
Dalton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (8) Jackson#T11#
Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dalton.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Jackson 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: Dalton (5) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton looking to control.
Well,Dalton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dalton can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Dalton wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (13) Jackson
Dalton regains half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Dalton is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Jackson trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Tyrano Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kuronoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Fiso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Kuronoa
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Kuronoa defends it.
Fiso 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.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kuronoa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Kuronoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Kuronoa looking to control.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso'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.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Fiso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4##SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuronoa! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Fiso wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kuronoa is holding on tight.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso prevents Kuronoa from getting the reversal.#T6#
Kuronoa is just holding on here. Fiso manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (0) Kuronoa
Fiso controls the action.
Fiso is hanging on to Kuronoa's back as he tries to escape.
Kuronoa keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kuronoa tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to control the hands but Fiso breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Fiso 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli fails with the takedown#TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Halli
Brah staying calm.
Brah'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli holds on to Brah's head and controls the position momentarily.
Halli is not content to let Brah control the position. #T1#
Halli wants to control but Brah postures up.
Halli seems a little lost for a moment, as Brah dominates the positioning.
Halli is not content to let Brah control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Halli being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Brah.#T2#
Brah trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Brah is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halli is letting Brah control him for a moment. #SUB#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brah's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (2) Halli
Halli wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.#T5#
Brah is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Brah looking to control.
#T6#
Brah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (2) Halli
Brah forces his way into half guard.
Brah is stalling here. Halli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (6) vs (6) Halli
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah 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.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Brah is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (6) vs (8) Halli
Halli controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah is looking to get to half guard.
Halli avoids the attempt from Brah to control.#T9#
Brah is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Brah reaches up to try and control the position but Halli seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brah rolls and tries to escape and now Halli has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (6) vs (11) Halli
Brah trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Brah is really stuck here.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brah tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Halli gets his hands free as Brah looks to control.
Brah tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halli controlling the positon.
Brah's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Halli's hands.
I really don't envy Brah right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Brah buck him off.
Brah can't escape the position.
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brah doesn't escape.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brah rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Brah trying to control the position but Halli manages to sink in the hooks.
Halli controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the position.
Halli is not going to allow Brah to sit and survive in this position.
Halli has the hooks in. Brah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Brah trying to control but not successfully.
Brah tries to escape the position.
Brah trying to control but not successfully.
Brah rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Halli gets his hands free as Brah looks to control. #T14#
Good control from Halli.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Brah manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (11) Halli
Brah trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 11 to 8.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Archer gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Brown
Archer has control of Brown 's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Archer is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown advances to half guard. #T1#
Brown is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown . #SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Archer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Archer wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #T3#
Archer is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Brown
Archer wants to control but Brown postures up.
Archer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Archer is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Archer is defending it quite comfortably.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #T5#
Brown is controlling the pace.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer is pressing down on Brown 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Archer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (5) Brown
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Brown wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Brown pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Archer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Brown looking to control but Archer passes into half guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Brown
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Brown
Brown is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Archer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (7) Brown
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Archer prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Archer avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Archer controlling his opponent. #T11#
Archer trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Archer controlling his opponent.
Brown tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Brown stops Archer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Brown tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (10) vs (7) Brown
Archer is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Brown wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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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 41 wins and 30 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke darts in looking for a takedown but Dyon gets double underhooks and turns Ottke into the cage. #TD2#
Dyon has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Dyon controlling the position from side mount.
Dyon trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Dyon moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (6) Dyon#T1#
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ottke stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Ottke wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Ottke prevents Dyon from taking his back.#T2#
Ottke 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.
Dyon looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but Ottke doesn't allow it.
Dyon prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Dyon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ottke holds on for dear life.
Dyon controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke regains half guard.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to pass to mount. #T5#
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dyon is working for a kimura but Ottke is defending it quite comfortably.
Dyon trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Dyon prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to pass to mount.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.#T6#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is trying to hold Dyon in close to prevent damage but Dyon has managed to pass into half guard.
Dyon controlling the pace.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Ottke controlling Dyon's posture.
Dyon 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 here.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Ottke is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Dyon postures up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (6) Dyon
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Dyon is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #T11#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Dyon
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon 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.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Ottke is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.#T13#
Dyon preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Dyon 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.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ottke is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Dyon won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke pulls Dyon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dyon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 8 to 2.
Juu Dyon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlov as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavlov.#TD2#
Pavlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burroughs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (0) vs (4) Pavlov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
Pavlov wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burroughs keeping hold of Pavlov's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Pavlov not doing much here.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
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.
Burroughs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pavlov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (7) Pavlov#T4#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burroughs is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (10) Pavlov#T5#
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burroughs tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov is looking to control Burroughs but Burroughs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Burroughs tries to break free.
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!#T7#
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Burroughs is staying busy.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
The adventures of Pavlov the control monster continue. Boring.
Pavlov is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Burroughs breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov 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.
Burroughs postures up.
#T8#
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Pavlov has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Burroughs wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Pavlov stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (15) Pavlov
Pavlov working away.#T11#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Burroughs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Burroughs tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Pavlov just content to control the position. #T12#
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (2) vs (17) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.#T14#
Burroughs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 17 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zulu.
Camara fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Camara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Zulu
Camara is pressing down on Zulu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zulu is holding on for now.
Camara is thwarting Zulu's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
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.
Camara trying to control from half guard but Zulu is working away. #T1#
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara 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.
Camara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu is looking to reverse the position.
Camara trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Zulu tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu gets back to half guard.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (0) Zulu
Camara has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (10) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Zulu is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Camara trying to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (13) vs (0) Zulu
I really don't envy Zulu right now.
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zulu.
Zulu wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Zulu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
Camara controlling the position well here. Zulu rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Zulu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zulu breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Zulu
Camara wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Zulu keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara managing to control the position.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Zulu postures up.
#T7#
Camara trying to control the position here.
Camara continues to stall.
Camara'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.#T8##SUB#
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Camara 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: Camara (15) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zulu manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Camara wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Camara postures up.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Camara trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara controlling from the top position.
Camara advances to half guard. #T13#
Well, if Camara 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.
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Zulu is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Camara works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (2) Zulu
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zulu is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (21) vs (2) Zulu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controls the position.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 35 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Sparxx counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparxx. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Sparxx#SUB#
Petersen working for a triangle but Sparxx defends it easily.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx postures up.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Petersen controlling the position for now.
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#SUB#
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sparxx passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling from mount. #T5#
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Petersen doesn't allow it.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Sparxx prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx trying to control but Petersen is having none of it. #T9#
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (11) Sparxx
I would not like to be Petersen right now.
Petersen tries to escape the position.
Petersen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparxx.
#T10#
Petersen trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Sparxx controlling from the back.
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (13) Sparxx
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily. #T12##SUB#
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.#SUB#
Petersen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sparxx is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petersen. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (16) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Sparxx takes a little break here. Petersen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparxx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Sparxx prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T14#
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sparxx has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (19) Sparxx
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 19 to 2.
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Priest stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T1#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now. #T2#
Priest not doing much here.
Silva Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Priest controlling the action here.#T3#
Silva Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away. #T4#
Priest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Priest
A lull in the action here as Priest stalls from top position.#T6#
Priest has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Silva Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (10) Priest
Silva Jr tries to break free.
Priest is trying to stick to Silva Jr's back but Silva Jr is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (10) Priest#SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.#T9#
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (10) Priest
Silva Jr just content to control the position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr controls the position.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (10) vs (10) Priest#T11#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape.
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest can't escape the position.
#T12#
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva Jr controlling his opponent.
Priest has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Priest wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#T13#
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr 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!
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest wins on points by 11 to 10.
Judas Priest is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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