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CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown . Brown gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Brown gets tackled into the ropes by Kuronoa. Kuronoa maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kuronoa pulls guard successfully.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Kuronoa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Kuronoa
Brown is trying to keep Kuronoa in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa looking to pass the guard.
Kuronoa keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuronoa is aware though and is defending well.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuronoa defends well.
Brown keeping full guard, as Kuronoa tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position.
Kuronoa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Kuronoa trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuronoa defends well.
Kuronoa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Brown trying to control here.
Kuronoa trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown trying to hold on to Kuronoa's head to control him but Kuronoa postures up.
#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa postures up.
#T4#
Brown is looking to sweep but instead, Kuronoa has passed into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but Kuronoa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Kuronoa
Brown tries to reverse the position but Kuronoa maintains control.
Kuronoa looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuronoa wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Kuronoa isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown tries to hold on but Kuronoa pushes him away. #T5#
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuronoa controlling the pace.
Brown is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kuronoa jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (8) Kuronoa
Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kuronoa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (10) Kuronoa
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown is controlling an arm, preventing Kuronoa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuronoa is working away from the top position though.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuronoa tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuronoa.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuronoa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kuronoa rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Kuronoa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simone pinned against the ropes. Simone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Ottke with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Ottke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simone after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Ottke trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into half guard.
Simone moves into full guard.
#T2#
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Ottke trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Simone is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone postures up.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Simone passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simone wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T6#
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Simone controlling the action here.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone 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.
Let's hope that Simone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Simone#T10#
Simone advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (7) Simone
Simone looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone wants to control but Ottke has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.#T11#
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
#T12#
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Simone
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (9) Simone
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T13#
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Simone trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to control.
#T14#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ottke pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Joey Simone, 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 36 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sparxx on his heels. He'll look to pass Sparxx's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) El Toro
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Sparxx has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
El Toro won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead El Toro passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
El Toro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sparxx wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Sparxx defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
#T4#
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Sparxx working a defensive guard but El Toro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Sparxx is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
El Toro taking a break here but Sparxx is having none of it and regains half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
El Toro is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
El Toro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
El Toro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
El Toro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparxx rolls with the submission and now he's on top in El Toro's guard! Nice work there by Sparxx! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx won't allow El Toro to sweep him here. #T12#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
El Toro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sparxx has passed into half guard!
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Sparxx is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T14#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparxx.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Billy Turturro!
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.#TD#
Trump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turturro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Turturro
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Turturro
Trump controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T2#
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Trump is tightening it up a little... Turturro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Turturro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Turturro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Donald Trump made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Priest tightens his grip and picks Fiachna up, before dumping him to the ground. Fiachna manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Priest
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Fiachna is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Priest is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.#T2#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Priest 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.
Fiachna is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Priest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Priest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Priest takes Fiachna's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fiachna is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Priest
Fiachna is pushing down on Priest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priest is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Priest is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
Priest has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Priest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Priest has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Priest#T5##SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for subs from the bottom but Priest mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Priest
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (16) Priest
Fiachna wants to control but Priest postures up.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Priest controlling the position.
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts.
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (19) Priest
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (22) Priest
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
#SUB2#
Priest tightening his grip on Fiachna, looking for the choke.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
#T8#
Priest has good solid back control here.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Priest has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Priest has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Priest is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (25) Priest
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiachna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (28) Priest#T11#
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Priest working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Fiachna tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Priest has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Fiachna is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silva Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dyon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Dyon working a defensive guard but Silva Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr slows the pace down.
Dyon looking for a sweep but Silva Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (0) Dyon#T1#
Dyon is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva Jr prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.
Dyon wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Dyon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyon regains half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but Dyon won't allow it.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T3#
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Dyon
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva Jr has control of an arm but Dyon manages to advance to Silva Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (4) Dyon
Will Dyon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Dyon just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
#T4#
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Dyon just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dyon controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
Silva Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Dyon gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dyon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dyon controlling the positon.
Dyon trying to control.#T5#
Dyon has good solid back control here.
Dyon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dyon keeps control of the position easily here as Silva Jr tries to buck him off.
Silva Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Silva Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape. #T6#
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Dyon advancing to mount.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard. #T7#
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Silva Jr has his foot on Dyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dyon works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon passes into half guard.
Dyon is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
Dyon controlling the action here. #T9#
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dyon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Silva Jr looking to control.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Dyon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Dyon looking to control but Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Dyon trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva Jr in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Dyon is trying to control Silva Jr's posture. Silva Jr takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Dyon! Silva Jr is rotating here... this could be the end... Dyon is out! Silva Jr has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Arias#SUB2#
Arias 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arias wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #T1#
Arias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel's thigh. Steel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Steel keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Steel is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel looking to control.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position.
#T3#
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias being controlled here momentarily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Steel is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias advances to half guard.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Arias won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Arias wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is really struggling to control Arias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Arias#T7#
Steel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (7) vs (2) Arias
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Arias regains half guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Arias trying to control here.
Arias is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (2) Arias
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (13) vs (2) Arias
Steel is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Steel is looking to control Arias but Arias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Good control from Steel.#T10#
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (13) vs (4) Arias
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (15) vs (4) Arias#SUB#
Steel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (15) vs (6) Arias
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Steel keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias passes into half guard. #T12#
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #T13##SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Arias prevents Steel from improving his position.
Arias stalling.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard. #T14#
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Bjj Steel retains his welterweight title!
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziyaeddin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jello's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ziyaeddin attempts a counter takedown but Jello avoids it well and moves away.
Ziyaeddin fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ziyaeddin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) Jello
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello pulls Ziyaeddin in to control the position. #T1#
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziyaeddin passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ziyaeddin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ziyaeddin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ziyaeddin wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it.
Jello wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Ziyaeddin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello has a hand on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ziyaeddin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (5) vs (0) Jello
Jello can't escape the position.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Ziyaeddin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape.
Ziyaeddin prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Jello regains half guard.#T4#
Ziyaeddin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Jello looking to control.
Jello has control of Ziyaeddin's left arm, preventing Ziyaeddin from doing any damage. #T5#
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello 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.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin pushes down on Jello's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #T6#
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello looking to control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Jello is trying to keep Ziyaeddin in close.
Ziyaeddin is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziyaeddin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziyaeddin controlling the action here. #T8#
Jello is staying active underneath Ziyaeddin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
Ziyaeddin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jello's guard.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well. #T9#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (0) Jello
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the action.
Ziyaeddin fails to advance to Jello's back.
Ziyaeddin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Ziyaeddin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jello wants to hold on but Ziyaeddin pushes him away.
Jello tries to reverse the position but Ziyaeddin maintains control.
Ziyaeddin controlling from mount.
Ziyaeddin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape.
Ziyaeddin wants to take his opponent's back but Jello doesn't allow it. #T11#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the action.
Jello tries to hold on but Ziyaeddin pushes him away.
Ziyaeddin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello tries to hold on but Ziyaeddin pushes him away. #T12#
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ziyaeddin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (11) vs (0) Jello
Ziyaeddin prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Ziyaeddin wants to take his opponent's back but Jello doesn't allow it.
Jello sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Ziyaeddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello is trying is best to control the position here.
Jello wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Ziyaeddin prevents Jello from improving his position.#T13#
Ziyaeddin moves into full mount! Jello won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (14) vs (0) Jello
Ziyaeddin prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Ziyaeddin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Jello is having none of it. #T14#
Ziyaeddin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello tries to hold on but Ziyaeddin pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello can't escape the position.
Jello keeps trying to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to work his way around to Jello's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Amir Ziyaeddin retains his light heavyweight title!
Amir Ziyaeddin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hirsch closes the distance and clinches.
Camara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Camara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle here but Camara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Camara controlling the position from side mount.
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camara is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Hirsch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (0) Hirsch#T3#
Hirsch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirsch prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.
Camara trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Camara gets to mount! Hirsch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (10) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Camara moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (13) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is really stuck here.
Camara avoiding Hirsch 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Camara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hirsch is defending well though. Camara let's go of the attempt for now.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control momentarily.
Hirsch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Hirsch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Hirsch#T7#
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Hirsch trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara working a defensive guard but Hirsch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (5) Hirsch
Hirsch trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Hirsch gets to mount! Camara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (13) vs (7) Hirsch#T8#
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara gets back to half guard.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Camara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirsch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirsch is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard. #T10#
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara controlling the action here.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hirsch is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14##SUB2#
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Camara trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Pavlov against the ropes.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Pavlov manages to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pavlov after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Sitsongrit looking for a takedown.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Pavlov gets tackled into the ropes by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sitsongrit has Pavlov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Pavlov tumbling to the mat - Sitsongrit dives into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sitsongrit, at least for the moment.
Pavlov 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.#T1#
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit being controlled here momentarily.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #T3#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but Pavlov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sitsongrit to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
#T4#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Pavlov trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. #T8#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Sitsongrit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Sitsongrit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Pavlov is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11##SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.
Sitsongrit keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pavlov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sitsongrit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pavlov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sitsongrit pulls down on the head and he's put Pavlov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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