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CWC 309 - Prelims 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 1 wins and 4 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 25 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Breaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Breaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Breaker tries to clinch up.
Finn shoots in for a double leg but Breaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huckleberry Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breaker circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finn.
Breaker wants to counter with a clinch but Finn pushes him away.#TD#
Finn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Breaker to the ground. Finn is now in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker looking to control.
#T1#
Finn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finn trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Finn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Finn works to advance to full mount. Breaker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (7) vs (0) Breaker
Finn controlling his opponent.
Breaker working to try and regain half guard.
Breaker regains half guard.#SUB#
Finn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finn.
Breaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Finn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breaker is staying active underneath Finn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Finn slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Finn is working for a submission of some sort.
Finn prevents Breaker from improving his position.#T5#
Breaker moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Breaker is looking to get back to full guard here but Finn has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (10) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (12) vs (0) Breaker
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breaker wants to control but Finn is having none of it.#T7##SUB#
Finn working for a guillotine from mount but Breaker is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker can't escape the position.
Breaker tries to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Breaker regains half guard.#SUB#
Finn seems to be looking for submissions.
Finn prevents Breaker from improving his position.#T8#
Breaker is not content to let Finn control the position.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard but Finn has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (15) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Finn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Breaker is trying to escape the mount.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Finn wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Breaker is working to get back to half guard.
Breaker tries to hold on but Finn postures up.
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10##SUB#
Finn is working for a guillotine from mount but Breaker frees his head quite easily.
Breaker working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Breaker turns into him and now he's in Finn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (15) vs (2) Breaker
Finn keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass. #T11#
Breaker is still trying to improve position.
Breaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Finn trying to control the position.
#T12#
Finn wants to sweep here but Breaker controlling him for the moment.
Finn has Breaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Breaker advances to half guard.
Breaker is thwarting Finn's attempts to control the position.
Finn is positioning himself well to prevent Breaker advancing to mount. #T13#
Finn wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Finn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Breaker is working for a kimura here but Finn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Breaker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (17) vs (2) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finn passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (20) vs (2) Breaker
Finn trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Breaker trying to control but Finn flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Finn (23) vs (2) Breaker#SUB#
Breaker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Finn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Breaker is defending well though. Finn let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Finn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Breaker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Huckleberry Finn 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rob shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanders (0) vs (2) Rob
Rob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Advanced Fighting Systems inform me that Rob has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rob trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanders! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (5) Rob#T1#
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action.
Sanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanders'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.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.
Rob can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanders is looking to escape. #T2#
Sanders regains half guard.
Rob controlling the pace. #SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.
Rob works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (8) Rob#T3#
Sanders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanders stops Rob from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Rob looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rob takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (0) vs (11) Rob#T4#
Sanders wants to escape the position.
Sanders manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rob's guard. Nice work there by Sanders.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (11) Rob
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rob is controlling Sanders's posture.
Rob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (13) Rob
Rob advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Rob trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it.
Rob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanders won't allow Rob to pass to mount.
Rob performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rob trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working. #SUB2#
Rob is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanders sees it coming and defends easily.
Rob stalling.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Sanders is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rob moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (16) Rob#T8#
Rob tries to advance to mount but Sanders denies him.
Sanders tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Sanders is not content to let Rob control the position. #T9#
Rob just content to control the position.
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (19) Rob
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Rob fails to advance to Sanders's back.
Rob moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (2) vs (22) Rob#SUB2#
Sanders is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rob wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11##SUB2#
Rob working for a choke but Sanders is defending well. #SUB2#
Rob is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rob really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanders.
Rob tries to keep control of the position but Sanders is staying busy.#T12#
Sanders rolls, trying to escape but Rob keeps control of the position.
Rob trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rob's arms.
I really don't envy Sanders right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rob's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Rob keeps control of the position as Sanders tries to break free.
Rob keeps control of the position easily here as Sanders tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Rob is trying to control but Sanders is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sanders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rob takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders tries to improve his position but instead Rob has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (2) vs (25) Rob
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob wins on points by 25 to 2.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burnham shoots in and bounces Verus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Burnham
Verus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burnham trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Verus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verus manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Verus's guard.
Verus wants to sweep here but Burnham controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Burnham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Verus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verus won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Burnham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Verus looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Burnham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burnham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham pushing down on Verus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Burnham in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Verus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Burnham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jorge Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Dos Santos#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Dos Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dos Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wang'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.#T1#
Dos Santos trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him.
Dos Santos tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Wang has good solid back control here.
Wang has the hooks in. Dos Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Wang manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Dos Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
Wang controls the position.
Dos Santos wants to escape the position.
Wang trying to control.
Dos Santos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dos Santos.#T3#
Dos Santos tries to break free.
Dos Santos turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Dos Santos
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Santos controls the pace.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Wang pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Wang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dos Santos is defending well. Wang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dos Santos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kentas moves into range and clinches up with Miyashita.#TD#
Miyashita decides to pull guard.
Miyashita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.
Kentas trying to control from half guard but Miyashita is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyashita is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Kentas prevents Miyashita from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kentas stays in close to Miyashita's body and controls the position. #T1#
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyashita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kentas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kentas 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. #SUB#
Miyashita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kentas defends it easily.
Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyashita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (0) Kentas
Miyashita trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita forces his way into half guard.
Miyashita is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kentas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyashita is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Miyashita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Miyashita is working for a submission of some sort.
Kentas gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Kentas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyashita tries to free his leg and advance position but Kentas is retaining full guard.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Miyashita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kentas is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Kentas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyashita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kentas keeping full guard, as Miyashita tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyashita is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Miyashita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kentas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (2) Kentas#SUB#
Miyashita has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB#
Miyashita looking for a guillotine here but Kentas defends easily.
Miyashita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Miyashita has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyashita tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kentas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (5) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miyashita has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miyashita! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (5) Kentas#SUB#
Miyashita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kentas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kentas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (7) Kentas#T6#
Miyashita being controlled here, momentarily.
Kentas trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita 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: Miyashita (6) vs (7) Kentas
Miyashita is thwarting Kentas's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Miyashita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Miyashita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Miyashita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyashita trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kentas pulls Miyashita in close to prevent any damage.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Kentas controls Miyashita momentarily but Miyashita frees himself. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Miyashita defends easily.
Kentas trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyashita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas seems keen to control Miyashita's posture.
Kentas 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.
Kentas trying to control the position.
Miyashita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Miyashita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyashita is aware though and is defending well.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kentas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (6) vs (9) Kentas#T10#
Miyashita keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kentas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyashita dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (8) vs (9) Kentas
Miyashita preventing the sweep.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving.
Miyashita is really struggling to control Kentas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyashita passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas wants to control but Miyashita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Kentas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kentas.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kentas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (8) vs (11) Kentas#SUB#
Miyashita working for a triangle but Kentas defends it easily.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kentas advances to half guard.
Miyashita is looking to improve his position.
Miyashita is refusing to be controlled, as Kentas sits in half guard. #T12#
Miyashita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kentas preventing the sweep.
Kentas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyashita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kentas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyashita sees it coming and defends easily.#T13##SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyashita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyashita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyashita.
Miyashita is looking to sweep but instead, Kentas has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Miyashita actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas wants to take a breather but Miyashita is having none of it.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Kentas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for submissions but instead, Miyashita has regained full guard.
#T14#
Miyashita 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.
Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Miyashita 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.
Miyashita keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass. #SUB#
Miyashita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyashita can't keep his opponent in guard - Kentas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Miyashita won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentas wins on points by 11 to 8.
After winning the bout, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azaryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azaryan's guard.
Azaryan has his hands clasped together around Sanchez's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Sanchez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azaryan, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Azaryan is working away. #T1#
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (0) vs (7) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Azaryan turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez looking to control.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Sanchez wants to control the position but Azaryan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azaryan is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Azaryan is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azaryan is one step ahead there.
Sanchez pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Azaryan postures up.
#T4#
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Azaryan passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (2) vs (11) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Azaryan's chin but Azaryan turns very nicely into Sanchez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Azaryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (11) Sanchez
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (16) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to move to mount but Azaryan reverses beautifully and ends up in Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (16) Sanchez#T5#
Sanchez is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Azaryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is pulling down on Azaryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Azaryan, at least for the moment.#T6#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez 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: Azaryan (6) vs (18) Sanchez
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Azaryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azaryan. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (6) vs (21) Sanchez
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Sanchez looking to control but Azaryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azaryan is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking to isolate an arm here. Azaryan doesn't see it coming and as Sanchez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly clinches. #TD2#
O Reilly successfully pulls guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly is pulling down on Czarny Z Garbowa's head. It's preventing any offense from Czarny Z Garbowa, at least for the moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Czarny Z Garbowa is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly is controlling Czarny Z Garbowa's trapped leg to prevent Czarny Z Garbowa from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly trying to hold on to Czarny Z Garbowa's head to control him but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
#T1#
O Reilly is staying active underneath Czarny Z Garbowa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for O Reilly! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (3) vs (0) O Reilly
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the action.
O Reilly tries to lock up and control but Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to control but O Reilly wriggling away.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling his opponent. #T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the attempt from O Reilly to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
O Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
O Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Reilly stops Czarny Z Garbowa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control the pace but O Reilly is squirming around nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take his opponent's back but O Reilly doesn't allow it.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents O Reilly from getting the reversal.
O Reilly tries to hold on but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents O Reilly from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
O Reilly wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes O Reilly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, O Reilly is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Czarny Z Garbowa (6) vs (0) O Reilly#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for the RNC.
Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't have the hooks in and O Reilly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (6) vs (2) O Reilly#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Reilly trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa managing to control the position.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the position but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling O Reilly's posture.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
O Reilly passes Czarny Z Garbowa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling O Reilly's trapped leg to prevent O Reilly from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Reilly to get the leverage.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
O Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Reilly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (4) O Reilly
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving. #T7#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
Czarny Z Garbowa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Reilly defends well.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass. #T9#
O Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to advance to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa denies him.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly tries to move to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Reilly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (9) O Reilly#T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to lock up and control but O Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to half guard.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
O Reilly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czarny Z Garbowa is just riding it out for now. O Reilly eventually gives up the hold.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
#T11#
O Reilly is looking to advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow it.
Czarny Z Garbowa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Czarny Z Garbowa avoid being mounted?
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping hold of O Reilly's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
O Reilly seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to get back to full guard.
O Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Czarny Z Garbowa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Czarny Z Garbowa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Reilly trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there.
O Reilly trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #T14#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (12) O Reilly
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to improve position but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents O Reilly from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 12 to 8.
A very excited looking Patty O Reilly rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 28 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bystrom instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bystrom manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom'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.
Morgan stands and throws Bystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (3) Morgan
Bystrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bystrom's face as Morgan controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Bystrom is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Morgan 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 Bystrom's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morgan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (0) vs (5) Morgan
Bystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Morgan wants to control the pace but Bystrom is squirming around nicely.
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan wants to control the pace but Bystrom is squirming around nicely.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Morgan tries to control but Bystrom wriggling away.
Bystrom tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Bystrom wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Bystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bystrom has left one of his arms exposed and Morgan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bystrom screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Torkel Bystrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Main event
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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 23 wins and 22 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Omoran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Omoran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Omoran defends it well.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omoran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Omoran is a slippery customer.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Omoran is working away.
Omoran tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omoran is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Omoran is working away.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Omoran is a slippery customer.
Omoran is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Omoran uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Omoran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omoran. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (8) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Omoran doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omoran is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Magomedov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magomedov takes Omoran's back. Score +3 for taking back: Omoran (0) vs (11) Magomedov#T4#
Magomedov wants to control but Omoran manages to buck him off and is now in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Omoran! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (11) Magomedov
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Omoran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Omoran prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Omoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Omoran not doing much here.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Omoran is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Omoran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omoran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet. #T6#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov looking to control but Omoran passes into half guard.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov seems keen to control Omoran's posture.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omoran manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (13) Magomedov#T7#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving.
Omoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Omoran, not yet.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Omoran is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving.
Omoran keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #T8#
Omoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Omoran, not yet.
Magomedov pushes down on Omoran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omoran won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Omoran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Magomedov is trying to control. Omoran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Omoran is defending well.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Omoran won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Omoran is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10##SUB#
Omoran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omoran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Omoran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov is trying to keep Omoran in close.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov is controlling Omoran's posture.
Magomedov is trying to keep Omoran in close.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omoran is one step ahead there.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Omoran postures up.
Omoran won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully.
Omoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Magomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Omoran has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (7) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to remain calm as Omoran controls from the top position.
Magomedov tries to buck Omoran off but Omoran is having none of it.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (7) vs (15) Magomedov
Omoran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Omoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov pushes down on Omoran's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Magomedov 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!
Magomedov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (7) vs (18) Magomedov
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 18 to 7.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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