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CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 38 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gagnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gagnon wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Schultz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gagnon to the ground. Schultz is now in Gagnon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Gagnon
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gagnon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz 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.
Gagnon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gagnon for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gagnon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gagnon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Gagnon is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Gagnon controlling the position.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gagnon looking to control.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gagnon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Gagnon#T3#
Gagnon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gagnon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (2) Gagnon
Gagnon pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Gagnon controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gagnon holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB2#
Gagnon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Gagnon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Schultz'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.
Gagnon is trying to hold Schultz in close to prevent damage but Schultz has managed to pass into half guard.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Gagnon defends it.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gagnon won't allow Schultz to pass to mount.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gagnon is trying is best to control the position here.
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Gagnon is working away.
Schultz wants to free his trapped foot but Gagnon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gagnon moves into full guard.
Gagnon working a defensive guard here.
Gagnon trying to control the position here. #T9#
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gagnon is trying to hold Schultz in close to prevent damage but Schultz has managed to pass into half guard.
Schultz is taking a breather. Gagnon 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.
Gagnon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schultz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (2) Gagnon
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gagnon struggling a bit here.#T10#
Schultz taking a breather here.
Gagnon struggling a bit here.
Gagnon is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Schultz controls the position.
Gagnon is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gagnon keeps working.
Gagnon tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz controlling from side mount.
Gagnon is looking to reverse the position.
Gagnon is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it. #T12#
Schultz controls the position.
Schultz advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (9) vs (2) Gagnon
Schultz fails to move to back control.
Gagnon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gagnon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Gagnon defends it. #T13#
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
Schultz stalling.
Schultz prevents Gagnon from improving his position.#T14#
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gagnon trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Gagnon tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Gagnon trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gagnon won't allow Schultz to pass to mount.
Schultz prevents Gagnon from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tertelgte scores with a takedown into Kid's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kid (0) vs (2) Tertelgte
We've been hearing good reports from Kid'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.
Tertelgte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Tertelgte from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid is trying to control the position but Tertelgte postures up.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tertelgte 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tertelgte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tertelgte has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is pulling down on Tertelgte's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Tertelgte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kid's guard.
Tertelgte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Tertelgte is working for a kimura but Kid is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tertelgte wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Kid wants to control but Tertelgte is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kid is defending against the submission attempts here by Tertelgte.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tertelgte.
Kid wants to get back to full guard but Tertelgte has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (5) Tertelgte#T3#
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tertelgte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tertelgte tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Kid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tertelgte's best efforts.
Tertelgte prevents Kid from improving his position.
Kid is looking to control Tertelgte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kid avoid being mounted?
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
Tertelgte seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kid gets full guard.#T5#
Kid keeping moving, preventing Tertelgte from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tertelgte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tertelgte preventing the sweep. #T6#
Tertelgte looking to pass the guard.
Tertelgte wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid keeping full guard, as Tertelgte tries to pass.
Tertelgte trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Tertelgte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Kid keeping moving, preventing Tertelgte from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid pulls Tertelgte in to control the position.
Tertelgte wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid 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.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Tertelgte advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (8) Tertelgte
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid is looking for a sweep.
Kid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tertelgte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tertelgte stalling away here and it's allowed Kid to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T9#
Kid keeping full guard, as Tertelgte tries to pass.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.
Kid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tertelgte wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Kid controls Tertelgte momentarily but Tertelgte frees himself. #T10#
Tertelgte wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving. #SUB#
Tertelgte looking to improve position, pressing down on Kid's thigh with his hand. Kid seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Tertelgte paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Tertelgte's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kid picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Disco Kid!
In his post fight interview, Disco Kid started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
El Toro shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
El Toro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morgan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morgan (0) vs (4) El Toro
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.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morgan is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it. #T2#
El Toro takes a little break here. Morgan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Morgan is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Morgan struggling a bit here.#T3#
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
El Toro trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
El Toro trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
El Toro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no El Toro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Toro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.#T5#
Morgan tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
El Toro not doing much here.
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!
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.#T6##SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morgan wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #SUB#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is concentrating on defense, preventing El Toro from advancing position.
El Toro trying to control the pace.
El Toro wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
It looks like El Toro 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.
Morgan wants to control the action here but instead El Toro manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (7) El Toro
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
El Toro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling El Toro's body position as best he can. #T10#
El Toro avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
El Toro wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan tries to control El Toro's body but El Toro pushes him off. Morgan squirms to his side and now El Toro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (10) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morgan is defending well though. El Toro let's go of the attempt for now.
Morgan trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morgan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (13) El Toro
Will El Toro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
Morgan just trying to survive but El Toro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
El Toro is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off.
Morgan trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in. #T12##SUB2#
El Toro looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
El Toro looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise El Toro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of El Toro's arms.
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Morgan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
El Toro controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
Morgan trying to control but not successfully.
El Toro struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
El Toro looking for the choke from the back.
El Toro gets his hands free as Morgan looks to control. #T14#
El Toro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morgan doesn't escape.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
El Toro not allowing Morgan to control his hands.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan just trying to survive but El Toro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Galtero El Toro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 31 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hell sprawls well. Hell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diesel napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Hell
Diesel 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.#SUB2#
Hell tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Hell is trying to get an arm triangle but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Hell tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T1#
Diesel wants to control but Hell postures up.
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hell wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Hell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Hell
Hell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hell controlling his opponent.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Hell tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Hell can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hell seems content to control.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Hell trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away. #T3#
Diesel trying to control but Hell postures up.
Hell is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hell seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (10) Hell
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hell wants to take his opponent's back but instead Diesel manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Hell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (13) Hell#T5##SUB2#
Hell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diesel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hell wants to control the action but instead Diesel gets a body lock and reverses into Hell's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Hell#SUB2#
Hell is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Hell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diesel has picked Hell up and slammed him! Hell can't keep hold of the triangle and Diesel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (13) Hell
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but Hell denies him.
Hell is trying to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Hell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (13) Hell
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Hell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diesel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (13) Hell#SUB#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (15) Hell
Hell wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hell preventing the sweep.
Hell pushing down on Diesel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Hell sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Hell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hell 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.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Hell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (18) Hell#T12#
Hell looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (21) Hell
Hell tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Hell looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Hell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T13#
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Hell is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Hell breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Hell working for a choke but Diesel is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hell.
Diesel can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hell looking for the choke from the back.
Diesel tries to roll but Hell sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Diesel 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 Hell gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell wins on points by 21 to 10.
Ryan Hell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simone sprawls well. Simone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dyon gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Dyon back into the cage.#TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dyon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
Dyon 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.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyon controls the pace.#T4#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone controlling Dyon's posture.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone has Dyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyon content to stall in guard here.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T6#
Dyon pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone gets full guard.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
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 Dyon controls the pace.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.
Simone looking to control.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Simone looking to control.
#T8#
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone trying to control the position.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyon controls the pace.
Dyon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (3) vs (0) Simone
Dyon working away.#T9#
Dyon has knee on belly momentarily but Simone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Simone 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.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (6) vs (0) Simone
Dyon wants to take Simone's back here but Simone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone is controlling an arm, preventing Dyon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Dyon controlling the pace for now.
Dyon tries to control but Simone wriggling away.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Simone is holding on tight.
Simone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dyon is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Dyon'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.#T11#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Dyon 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.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone managing to control the position. #T12#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T13#
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Simone has Dyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture. #T14#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (9) vs (0) Simone
Dyon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (11) vs (0) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simone is looking to escape.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Juu Dyon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Menezes has closed the distance and engaged Nickal in a clinch.
#TD#
Nickal tightens his grip and picks Menezes up, before dumping him to the ground. Menezes manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Menezes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Menezes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Menezes is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menezes avoid being mounted?
Nickal prevents Menezes from improving his position.
Menezes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Menezes wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Menezes is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal is looking to stall here but Menezes recovers full guard.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Menezes
Nickal controls the position.#T3#
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nickal working away.
Menezes tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Menezes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Menezes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Menezes is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickal.
#T4##SUB#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Menezes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nickal is keen to just control but Menezes is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Nickal is thwarting Menezes's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menezes keeps working.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Menezes is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menezes avoid being mounted?
Menezes won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T6#
Menezes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Menezes
Menezes wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal fails to advance to Menezes's back.
Nickal prevents Menezes from getting the reversal.
Menezes tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (11) vs (0) Menezes
Nickal is trying to stick to Menezes's back but Menezes is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Menezes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (11) vs (2) Menezes#T7#
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menezes is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Nickal is staying active underneath Menezes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.
Menezes uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (5) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nickal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nickal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (5) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9##SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.
Nickal trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Menezes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Menezes. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (5) Menezes#T10#
Menezes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (19) vs (5) Menezes#SUB#
Menezes defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (19) vs (7) Menezes
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Menezes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (19) vs (10) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes swings around for an armbar but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Menezes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (21) vs (10) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.
Menezes keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #T12##SUB2#
Menezes has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menezes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (21) vs (12) Menezes
Menezes pushing down on Nickal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #SUB2#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (23) vs (12) Menezes
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Menezes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Menezes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickal stacks Menezes 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 Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (26) vs (12) Menezes#T14#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menezes keeps working.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (28) vs (12) Menezes
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 28 to 12.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Jan
Fiso tries to move to mount but Jan blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso taking a breather here. #T1#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Jan denies him.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso controls the position.
Jan is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Jan denies him.
Jan 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.#T2#
Jan wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Jan is looking to reverse the position.
Jan struggling a bit here.
Fiso controls the position.#SUB#
Fiso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jan is letting Fiso control him for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Jan is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Jan tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Jan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jan looks to move to half guard but instead Fiso has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Jan
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jan tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Jan tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jan for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Jan stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso mounts Jan! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiso moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (0) Jan
Jan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiso off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fiso avoiding Jan 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Jan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Fiso looking for the choke from the back. #T6#
Jan is keeping busy.
Jan is trying to break free.
Jan trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fiso is hanging on to Jan's back as he tries to escape.
Fiso gets his hands free as Jan looks to control.
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Fiso looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Fiso looking for the choke but no joy.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Jan breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Jan
Jan wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Jan wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fiso trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Jan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fiso tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bartlomiej Jan!
Bartlomiej Jan is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Bartlomiej Jan, 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Andersson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Andersson
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Andersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Andersson eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Andersson is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Fiachna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andersson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Andersson
Andersson takes Fiachna's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Andersson
Andersson is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Andersson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Andersson
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Andersson is controlling Fiachna's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3##SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (8) Andersson#SUB#
Fiachna has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Andersson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-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 71 wins and 36 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlov is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Pavlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #T4#
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Miyagi is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Miyagi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Miyagi#T7#
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Pavlov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi 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.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Miyagi passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T10#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Pavlov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard. #T11#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to control but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (11) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi 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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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 17 wins and 8 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hirsch feints and as Camara raises his hands in defense, Hirsch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch 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.
Camara pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Hirsch content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Hirsch pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camara is controlling Hirsch's trapped leg to prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.#T2#
Camara wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Camara trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
#T3#
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Camara is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch tries to move to mount but Camara blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Camara is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Camara prevents Hirsch from moving into mount.
Camara tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hirsch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Camara's legs. #T5#
Camara seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Camara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara can't do much from the bottom here.
Camara controls the position for a moment.
Hirsch controlling from side mount. #T6#
Camara regains half guard.
Hirsch trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Hirsch controlling the action here. #T7#
Camara is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (8) Hirsch
Hirsch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Camara tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position. #T8#
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Camara is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hirsch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Camara stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (8) Hirsch
Hirsch trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara stalling. #T9#
Hirsch wants to control but Camara passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (8) Hirsch
Camara controls the position.
Hirsch tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.#SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirsch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Camara has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hirsch! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (8) Hirsch
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Camara wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hirsch is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (10) Hirsch#T11#
Camara seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Camara keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camara holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself. #T14#
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Camara trying to control the position here.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 10 to 7.
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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