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CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer PBP Commentary |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burroughs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Walters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burroughs was covering up waiting for the punch and Walters finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Walters
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.#SUB#
Burroughs has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Walters#SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burroughs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs wants to control but Walters postures up.#T1#
Walters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burroughs, who protects the arm well.
Walters trying to control the position but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs gets back to half guard.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burroughs has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Burroughs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walters is keen to just control but Burroughs is a slippery customer.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Walters content to control rather than advance.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well. #SUB2#
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Burroughs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position.
Walters stalling. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Walters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burroughs is trying to keep Walters in close.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Burroughs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Walters controlling from the top position.
Burroughs wants to hit a sweep here but Walters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burroughs there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (8) Walters
Burroughs wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Burroughs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walters avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.#T8#
Walters content just to control the position here.
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Walters
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Walters trying to control the position.
Walters controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Walters#T9#
Burroughs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (13) Walters#SUB2#
Walters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burroughs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walters's guard! Nice work there by Burroughs! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (13) Walters#T10#
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (15) Walters
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T11#
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.#SUB2#
Walters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard. #T12#
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Walters is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Walters looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#T13#
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs working a defensive guard but Walters manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (4) vs (18) Walters
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (6) vs (18) Walters
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.#T14#
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burroughs stacks Walters 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 Burroughs! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (18) Walters
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters trying to remain calm as Burroughs controls from the top position.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 18 to 9.
Kevin Walters gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lalla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuronoa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lalla finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuronoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Lalla
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuronoa is aware though and is defending well.
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuronoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuronoa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Kuronoa pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuronoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuronoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuronoa has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Kuronoa defends it easily.
Kuronoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kuronoa trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuronoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuronoa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuronoa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (2) Lalla
Kuronoa wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa just content to control the position. #T3#
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla being controlled for a moment.
Lalla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Kuronoa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (8) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa content to control rather than advance.
Lalla is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working. #T5##SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuronoa has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Kuronoa defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuronoa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuronoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuronoa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Kuronoa pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuronoa trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Lalla is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla moves into full guard.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Kuronoa tries to pass.
Lalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Lalla, not yet.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Kuronoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuronoa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11##SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lalla's guard.
Kuronoa wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla looks winded!
Kuronoa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12##SUB#
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
Kuronoa moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (11) vs (2) Lalla
Kuronoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
Lalla tries to reverse the position but Kuronoa maintains control.
Lalla regains half guard.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Lalla won't allow it. #T13#
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuronoa trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Kuronoa pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa content to stall in guard here.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla 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: Kuronoa (11) vs (4) Lalla
Kuronoa is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalla defends it easily.#SUB#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuronoa is tightening it up a little... Lalla has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lalla reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lalla taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuronoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ono Kuronoa!
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savkov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov sets himself, and Savkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Savkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savkov is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savkov down to the mat. Savkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Savkov gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Savkov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
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.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov working away.
Savkov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #T5#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov 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. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#T6#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov looking to control but instead Savkov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov pushing down on Savkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T12#
Kersikov is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Savkov#T13#
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Savkov 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: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Savkov
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.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T14#
Savkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (15) vs (4) Savkov
Kersikov prevents Savkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Nickal gets a double leg takedown into Ty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Ty
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.
Nickal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now.
Ty is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nickal is taking a breather. Ty 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal trying to control the pace. #T3##T4#
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ty is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ty sees it coming and defends easily.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Ty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Ty won't allow it.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Ty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Ty gets back to full guard.
Ty has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Ty is continuing to stall.#T8#
Ty keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal won't allow Ty to sweep him here.
Ty is controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Ty trying to control the position here.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty working a defensive guard here.
Ty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty is looking to sweep but instead, Nickal has passed into half guard.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it.
Ty is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Ty defending well. #T12#
Nickal not doing much here.
Ty is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Ty
Ty is looking for a sweep.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T13#
Ty is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position.
Ty is not content to let Nickal control the position. #T14#
Nickal taking a breather here.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ty for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Bo Nickal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merlin sprawls well. Merlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alopodis gets slowly back to his feet.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alopodis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alopodis fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Merlin scores with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Merlin
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Merlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin just content to control the position.
Alopodis is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Alopodis is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Merlin trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Merlin seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Alopodis's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Merlin#T3#
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Merlin wants to finish this one by submission but Alopodis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merlin.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Alopodis to control.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alopodis tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Merlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well. #T5#
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Merlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Alopodis won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (11) Merlin
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Alopodis stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin just content to control the position.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alopodis's legs.
Merlin wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alopodis's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alopodis tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Merlin trying to control the position but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Merlin happy to just control the position for now.
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (13) Merlin
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alopodis wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T11#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Merlin controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Merlin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it. #T12#
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin 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.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Merlin is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Alopodis 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.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis looking to control but Merlin passes into half guard.
Alopodis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zulu shoots in looking for a takedown. El Toro tries to sprawl out of it but Zulu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. El Toro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
El Toro swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulu.#TD#
El Toro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zulu on his heels. He'll look to pass Zulu's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Zulu#SUB#
El Toro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu wants to improve his position but instead El Toro has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulu keeps working.
Zulu is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
El Toro is looking to advance position but Zulu won't allow it.
El Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Zulu
El Toro looking to control but Zulu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Toro controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
El Toro tries to control but Zulu wriggling away.
Zulu is desperately trying to improve his position but El Toro has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Zulu tries to improve his position but El Toro has taken his back! El Toro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zulu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! El Toro pushes Zulu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Galtero El Toro!
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Turturro rushes Jabbar and presses him up against the cage.
Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jabbar after a bit of a struggle.
Jabbar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turturro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jabbar sprawls well. Jabbar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Jabbar circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Jabbar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Muhammad Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jabbar attempts a counter takedown but Turturro avoids it well and moves away.
Jabbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.#T1#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jabbar as he avoids it easily.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jabbar but Jabbar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Turturro moves into range and clinches up with Jabbar.
Turturro stops a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Turturro manages to get underhooks.
Jabbar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jabbar gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turturro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turturro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jabbar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Jabbar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jabbar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (2) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a choke. Jabbar gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jabbar manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jabbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up.
Turturro is controlling Jabbar's posture.#SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Jabbar is working hard here to advance position.
Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabbar trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T6#
Jabbar content to stall in guard here.
Turturro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jabbar is now in half guard.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (4) Turturro
Jabbar controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Turturro is letting Jabbar control him for a moment.
Jabbar trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Jabbar controls the position.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro stops Jabbar from passing to mount.
Turturro is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. #T8#
Turturro trying to remain calm as Jabbar controls from the top position.
Jabbar has control of an arm but Turturro manages to advance to Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (7) vs (8) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jabbar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9##SUB2#
Turturro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Jabbar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jabbar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jabbar and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jabbar stops Turturro from passing to mount.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here. #T10##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Jabbar is defending well.
Jabbar gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Jabbar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Well, if Turturro 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.
Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Jabbar has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
Turturro trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Turturro is pushing down on Jabbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Jabbar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Jabbar has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted.
Jabbar can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turturro is pressing down on Jabbar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabbar is holding on for now.
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Jabbar wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 8 to 7.
A relieved looking Billy Turturro 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson is trying to drag Jello to the mat but Jello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Jackson has hold of one of Jello's legs. Jello is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Jello
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jackson pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello keeping control of the position.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Jello moves into full guard.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Jello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Jello
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jello advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is not content to let Jello control the position.
Jackson tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jello passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jello prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jello is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jello won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #T7#
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T8#
Jello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (5) Jello
Jello trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Jello has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (2) vs (7) Jello
Jello looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jello is looking to work his way around to Jackson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Jello fails to take his opponent's back.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jello fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Well,Jackson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jello moves to his opponent's back but Jackson bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (7) Jello
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#T14#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jello pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jello is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer tries to pull guard but Halli holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halli walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Halli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Halli getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer trying to control here.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Halli is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli 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.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Archer
Halli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Archer stops Halli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli controlling his opponent.
Halli avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Halli content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Archer holds of for dear life.
Archer wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Archer#T8#
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Halli gets his hands free.
Archer tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Halli.
Archer is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Archer just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Archer
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Halli.#T12#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer controlling from the top position. #T14#
Archer passes Halli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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