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CWC 310 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Tertelgte goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Tertelgte. Tertelgte maintains the clinch.
Chai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tertelgte after a bit of a struggle.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Tertelgte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tertelgte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tertelgte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Tertelgte
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tertelgte from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Tertelgte defends easily.
#T1#
Tertelgte trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position.
Tertelgte wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T2#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai looking for subs off his back but Tertelgte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Tertelgte is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.#T3#
Chai is in trouble now - Tertelgte has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Tertelgte
Tertelgte fails to advance to Chai's back.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai tries to control the position but Tertelgte now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Tertelgte
Tertelgte is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chai tries to roll but Tertelgte sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Chai showing good submission defense here.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte just sinks the hooks in.
Tertelgte is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Tertelgte. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tertelgte's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Tertelgte#T5#
Tertelgte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai passes Tertelgte's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.
Tertelgte wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (8) Tertelgte#T6#
Tertelgte is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Tertelgte manages to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Tertelgte is keeping him busy.
Tertelgte is trying to get back to full guard.
Tertelgte is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Tertelgte
Tertelgte is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Tertelgte is defending well. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7##SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tertelgte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tertelgte struggling a bit here.#T8##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tertelgte struggling a bit here.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Chai working away.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Tertelgte struggling a bit here.
Tertelgte is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Chai working away.#T10#
Tertelgte is looking for a sweep.
Tertelgte is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai is staying tight to Tertelgte's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tertelgte wants to control but Chai postures up.
Tertelgte tries to improve position but can't.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling the position. #T11#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tertelgte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tertelgte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tertelgte is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12##SUB#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tertelgte is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Tertelgte sneaks back into half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tertelgte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tertelgte is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tertelgte sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Tertelgte is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Tertelgte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tertelgte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is really struggling to control Tertelgte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tertelgte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chai gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chai takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Dragon Li Chai 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
Lavicci passes Skallagrimsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Lavicci is pressing down on Skallagrimsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skallagrimsson is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Skallagrimsson 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.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skallagrimsson.#T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Skallagrimsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (3) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (3) vs (4) Skallagrimsson#T4#
Skallagrimsson trying to control momentarily.
Skallagrimsson has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Lavicci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skallagrimsson's arms.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but Skallagrimsson keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Skallagrimsson's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lavicci could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skallagrimsson has cracked it and Lavicci is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore shoots in but no luck this time.
Burroughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvatore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burroughs with the counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it easily.
Burroughs tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
#CL2#
Burroughs moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Salvatore is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burroughs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Salvatore to the mat. Salvatore regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Salvatore looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore pulls Burroughs in to control the position. #T1#
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Burroughs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salvatore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Salvatore keeps Burroughs under control for a moment.
Burroughs staying calm.
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't.
Burroughs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face as Burroughs controls the position.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salvatore is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Salvatore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salvatore stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Burroughs takes a little break here. Salvatore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Salvatore is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Salvatore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
The referee asks Burroughs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burroughs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Salvatore is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Burroughs working away.
Burroughs controlling the position from side mount.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs controls the position.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Burroughs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7#
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvatore sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Salvatore controlling the position well.
Salvatore trying to control from the bottom.
#T10##SUB2#
Burroughs seems to be looking for submissions.
Salvatore controlling the position well.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Burroughs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvatore sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage. #T13#
Salvatore trying to control here.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Salvatore reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (8) Burroughs
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T14#
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore passes easily into half guard.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 8 to 2.
After the fight, Jimmy Burroughs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Majere shoots in and drives through. Lemieux sprawls well.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Majere pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Majere drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Majere 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.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Lemieux#SUB#
Majere working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #T1#
Lemieux passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Majere moves into full guard.
Lemieux pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Majere 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.
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.
Majere gets full guard.#SUB#
Majere is looking for a triangle here but Lemieux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Majere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Majere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lemieux in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Majere is defending well.
#T4#
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Lemieux 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lemieux is pushing down on Majere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Majere is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.
Lemieux works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Lemieux
Majere is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Majere is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemieux tries to advance to mount but Majere denies him.
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Majere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majere is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lemieux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9##SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere working a defensive guard but Lemieux passes into half guard.
Majere wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Majere won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majere is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy. #T12#
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Majere won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Lemieux passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Lemieux
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Majere stops Lemieux from passing to mount.
Majere is trying to improve his position.
Majere regains half guard.#T14#
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Don Lemieux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sulvar gets a clinch.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sulvar jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Sulvar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulvar jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Sulvar around his waist. Sulvar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Sulvar pulls guard.
Gracie 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.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Sulvar 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#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sulvar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T2#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (3) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sulvar is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (3) Gracie#T3#
Sulvar won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie stops Sulvar from passing to mount. #T4#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar 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 Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sulvar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (11) vs (3) Gracie#T6#
Sulvar has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie manages to buck him off and is now in Sulvar's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T7#
Sulvar is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (5) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (7) Gracie
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (15) vs (7) Gracie#T9##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to control.
#T10##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulvar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T13#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (18) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (21) vs (7) Gracie
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Tres Sulvar 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Dodgers jumps into guard, dragging Jiurgite to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dodgers pulls Jiurgite in to control the position.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodgers is retaining full guard.
Jiurgite sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Jiurgite stays in close to Dodgers's body and controls the position.
Jiurgite preventing the sweep.
Jiurgite slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Dodgers has control of Jiurgite's left arm, preventing Jiurgite from doing any damage.
Dodgers being controlled here, momentarily.
Dodgers controlling Jiurgite's posture. #T3#
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Dodgers is trying to hold Jiurgite in close to prevent damage but Jiurgite has managed to pass into half guard.
Jiurgite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dodgers wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dodgers is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiurgite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Dodgers won't allow it.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Dodgers is working from the bottom. #T6#
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Dodgers won't allow it.
Dodgers 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Dodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dodgers is holding on for now.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Dodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jiurgite content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Dodgers won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount.
Dodgers controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura but Dodgers is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jiurgite in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Dodgers is pressing down on Jiurgite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jiurgite passes Dodgers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Dodgers is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but Dodgers defending well. #T9#
Dodgers is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite slows the pace down in half guard.
Dodgers is looking to control Jiurgite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dodgers avoid being mounted?
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Dodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Dodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Jiurgite advancing to mount.
Jiurgite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jiurgite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Jiurgite passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (3) vs (0) Dodgers
Dodgers is controlling an arm, preventing Jiurgite from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Jiurgite controlling from mount.
Jiurgite wants to take Dodgers's back here but Dodgers is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jiurgite moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (6) vs (0) Dodgers
Jiurgite just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Dodgers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jiurgite.
Jiurgite controlling from the back.
Jiurgite'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.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jiurgite.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dodgers tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Joe Gatsby!
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.#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gatsby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Gatsby is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gatsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramon Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Gatsby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie closes the distance but Gatsby moves to the side #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Gatsby's back. He's all about the action.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatsby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB2#
Gatsby seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatsby trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gracie is staying active underneath Gatsby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
Gatsby not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Gatsby seems content to control.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
#SUB2#
Gatsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gatsby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Gatsby eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gatsby in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Gatsby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Gatsby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T7#
Gatsby sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Gatsby
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby 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: Gracie (2) vs (4) Gatsby
Gatsby wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy.
Gatsby trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T8#
Gatsby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.
Gracie controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #T10#
Gatsby trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Gatsby
Gatsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsby, not yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Gatsby but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11##SUB2#
Gatsby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Gatsby is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T12#
Gatsby wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gatsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gatsby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13##SUB2#
Gatsby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby controlling Gracie's posture.
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie 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. #T14##SUB2#
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Gatsby
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Ramon Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly forces Merel back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
O Reilly jumps guard.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly controlling Merel's posture.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merel is keen to just control but O Reilly is a slippery customer.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (3) vs (0) O Reilly
Merel advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (5) vs (0) O Reilly#T1#
O Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Merel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and O Reilly is now in Merel's guard. A big mistake from Merel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (5) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now. #T2#
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T3#
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merel wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly won't allow Merel to sweep him here. #T4#
Merel can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly not doing much here.
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #T6#
Merel trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (5) O Reilly
Merel is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (5) vs (7) O Reilly
Merel is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly fails to move to back control. #T7#
Merel is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
O Reilly controlling from mount.
O Reilly tries to control but Merel wriggling away. #T8#
Merel wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
Merel is looking to improve his position but O Reilly isn't that keen on the idea.
O Reilly is trying to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Merel (5) vs (10) O Reilly#SUB2#
Merel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of O Reilly's arms. #T9#
Merel is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
O Reilly looking for the RNC.
Merel wants to control his opponent's hands but O Reilly gets his hands free.
Despite being in a bad position, Merel is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Merel tries to break free.
Will O Reilly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Merel is in bad spot here.
#T10#
O Reilly is riding his opponent, not letting Merel buck him off.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
O Reilly is looking to control Merel but Merel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
O Reilly keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
Merel turns into O Reilly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (7) vs (10) O Reilly#T11#
Merel looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet. #SUB2#
O Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merel is aware though and is defending well.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (10) vs (10) O Reilly#SUB#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Reilly, who protects the arm well.
O Reilly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (10) vs (14) O Reilly
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
O Reilly working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Merel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from O Reilly. #T13##SUB2#
Merel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Reilly gets his way!
O Reilly looking to hold on to the position here but Merel rolls and ends up regaining guard.
O Reilly 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merel holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Merel trying to control the position.
O Reilly trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
O Reilly postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 14 to 10.
After the fight, Patty O Reilly was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tidd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Tidd
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Tidd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Aoki 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.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tidd controls the pace.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki is controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Tidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tidd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tidd won't allow Aoki to sweep him here. #T3#
Tidd being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki has control of Tidd's left arm, preventing Tidd from doing any damage.
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Tidd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tidd controls the pace.
Tidd postures up.
#T6#
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki pulls Tidd in to control the position. #SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Tidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Tidd 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.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Tidd stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Tidd
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Tidd is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki keeping control of the position.
Tidd controlling the pace.
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Tidd 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.
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet. #T10##SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Tidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tidd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T11#
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is trying to keep Tidd in close.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T12#
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki controlling the position.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #T13#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Tidd
Tidd is pulling down on Aoki's head to control his posture.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (7) Tidd
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Joe Tidd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Walters gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Walters manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters looking to control.
#SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walters seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control the position.
Walters wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ramirez pushes down on Walters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T2#
Walters keeping control of the position.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Ramirez passes into side control, despite Walters's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Walters
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Ramirez working away.#SUB#
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramirez wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Ramirez working away.
Walters tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #SUB#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Walters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walters has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Walters
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Walters#T6#
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pulls Walters in to control the position.
Walters postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez looking to control but Walters passes into half guard.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (7) Walters
Walters tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Walters controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Walters working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is in no mood to give up. #T10#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Walters prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Walters has control of Ramirez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ramirez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (7) Walters
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Walters
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T12#
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away. #T13#
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez working away.
Walters sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
#SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Walters is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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