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CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
O Reilly clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
O Reilly gets control of Murrdock's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Reilly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murrdock looking to sit in guard and control but O Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (0) vs (2) O Reilly
Murrdock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murrdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock 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.#SUB#
Murrdock looking for a guillotine here but O Reilly defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murrdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Murrdock is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Murrdock trying to control the position.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
O Reilly is fighting to break Murrdock's control of his arms but Murrdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murrdock is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murrdock passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Murrdock seems to be looking for submissions.
O Reilly is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
O Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well.
O Reilly is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
Murrdock tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Murrdock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murrdock wants to free his trapped foot but O Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Reilly is trying to control but can't.
O Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murrdock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murrdock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murrdock (2) vs (6) O Reilly#SUB2#
O Reilly looking for the choke but no joy.
O Reilly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
O Reilly wants to control but Murrdock is keeping busy.#T5#
Murrdock turns into O Reilly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (4) vs (6) O Reilly
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murrdock trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
Murrdock passes O Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
O Reilly tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well.
O Reilly is staying active underneath Murrdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
O Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
Murrdock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly has his hands clasped together around Murrdock's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is defending well.
O Reilly is doing well to control the position and prevent Murrdock from advancing to side control.
O Reilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Murrdock is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murrdock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murrdock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murrdock (4) vs (10) O Reilly#SUB2#
O Reilly working for a choke but Murrdock is defending well.
O Reilly has the hooks in. Murrdock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8##SUB2#
Murrdock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of O Reilly's arms. #SUB2#
O Reilly is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Murrdock defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Murrdock tries to roll but O Reilly sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
O Reilly looking to break Murrdock's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murrdock remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise O Reilly will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
O Reilly struggling to keep hold of the position.
O Reilly is trying to stick to Murrdock's back but Murrdock is turning into O Reilly. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in O Reilly's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murrdock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (6) vs (10) O Reilly
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully. #T9#
Murrdock trying to move into half guard but instead O Reilly has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (6) vs (12) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock 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: Murrdock (8) vs (12) O Reilly
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.
Murrdock working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on O Reilly's thigh. O Reilly counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murrdock stands and throws O Reilly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (11) vs (12) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Murrdock advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Murrdock (13) vs (12) O Reilly
Murrdock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Reilly is looking to escape.
Murrdock is trying to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly can't escape the position.
O Reilly stops Murrdock from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Murrdock's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Murrdock controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
O Reilly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Murrdock.
O Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
O Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O Reilly wants to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock fails to advance to O Reilly's back. #T12#
O Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murrdock trying to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Murrdock's attempts to control the action.
O Reilly 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: Murrdock (13) vs (14) O Reilly
Murrdock controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly preventing the sweep. #T13#
O Reilly is pushing down on Murrdock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murrdock is fighting to maintain full guard but O Reilly has managed to sneak the leg through.
O Reilly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (13) vs (17) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but Murrdock doesn't allow it.
Murrdock wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
O Reilly wants to take Murrdock's back but he can't do it this time.
Murrdock tries to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
Murrdock tries to reverse the position but O Reilly maintains control.#T14#
O Reilly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murrdock is looking to escape.
O Reilly avoids the attempt from Murrdock to control.
Murrdock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murrdock wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 17 to 13.
Patty O Reilly decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 37 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Majere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Majere manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson 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.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Majere actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Jackson 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.
Majere tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#T1#
Majere has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Majere actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson prevents Majere from improving his position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Majere wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Majere trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Majere controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Majere 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.#T6#
Jackson is taking a breather. Majere 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.
Jackson continues to stall.
Majere tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Majere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Majere wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Majere is trying to control but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Majere
Jackson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (6) vs (0) Majere#T10#
Jackson gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Majere.
I really don't envy Majere right now.
Majere trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Majere buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Majere trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is in bad spot here.
Jackson controls the action.
Jackson gets his hands free as Majere looks to control. #T12#
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jackson wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Majere buck him off.
Majere just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Majere right now.
Majere has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T13#
Jackson controlling from the back.
Jackson gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Majere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Majere trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Majere tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Average 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: Average (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz has a hand on Average's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Average takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Cruz
Average wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Average controlling the position easily from mount.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average controlling from the full mount.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz won't allow Average to pass to mount.
Cruz moves into full guard.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (5) vs (2) Cruz
I've been told that Cruz has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Average has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Average'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.
Average wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cruz is now in half guard.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Cruz is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Average wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (5) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Average is now in Cruz's guard. A big mistake from Cruz there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (7) vs (5) Cruz
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.
Average is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Average looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cruz has an active guard here but Average has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz trying to get back to full guard but Average takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (10) vs (5) Cruz
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Average wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it. #SUB#
Average is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Cruz moves into full guard.
Average wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Average is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Average passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Average slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Average.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Average won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Average stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Average defends well.
Average trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cruz 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.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Average defends easily.
Average passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average not doing much here.
Average is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz is pressing down on Average's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10##SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Average is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Average has managed to sneak the leg through.
Average is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Average has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (13) vs (5) Cruz
Average takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz tries to improve his position but instead Average has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Average (16) vs (5) Cruz
Cruz tries to break free.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average controlling the position well here. Cruz rolled but Average kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Cruz 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 Average gets his way!
#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Cruz breaks Average's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (16) vs (7) Cruz#SUB#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Average is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Average dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (18) vs (7) Cruz#T13##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Average is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Average stacks Cruz 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 Average! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (21) vs (7) Cruz
Average controls the position from side control.#T14#
Average trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Average controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Joe Average retains his super heavyweight title!
Joe Average 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Siam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Siam
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli managing to control the position.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Halli pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T5#
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Siam.
Let's hope that Siam 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.
Siam looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Halli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam 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.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T8#
Siam is still trying to improve position.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Siam stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully. #T9#
Siam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Siam
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siam 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.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Siam keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T10#
Halli controlling from the top position.
Siam trying to control the position.
Halli trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Siam
Siam wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Siam controlling from the top position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Halli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siam postures up.
#T14#
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Siam has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 4 to 2.
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump shoots in and drives through. Arias sprawls well.#TD#
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias postures up.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Trump
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (4) Trump
Arias passes Trump's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB#
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Trump wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
#T3#
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Trump wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T4#
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Trump 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.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Trump trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
#T5#
Trump is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (8) Trump
What can Arias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Trump.
Arias is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Arias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Trump just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Trump trying to control.
Arias trying to control the position but Trump manages to sink in the hooks.
Trump is riding his opponent, not letting Arias buck him off. #T7#
Arias is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Arias tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Arias tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for the RNC.
Arias tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
Arias tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arias trying to control the hands but Trump breaks the grip.
Trump has the hooks in. Arias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Arias trying to control the action but Trump just sinks the hooks in.
Arias tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Trump is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Trump looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trump will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Trump.
Trump gets his hands free as Arias looks to control. #T11#
What can Arias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arias tries to roll but Trump sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Trump is persistently looking for the submission but Arias is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Trump looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trump will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Trump has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Arias! Can he survive? No! He's out! Trump gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jabbar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabbar. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Cruz
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.
Cruz looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Jabbar 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.
Jabbar prevents Cruz from improving his position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position.
Jabbar is stalling in the full guard.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Cruz looking to control.
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Jabbar content to stall in guard here.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T6#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jabbar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #T7#
Jabbar stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #T9#
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Jabbar from advancing position.
Cruz is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Jabbar is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.#T10#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabbar is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Jabbar wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace.#T13#
Cruz pulls Jabbar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabbar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Jabbar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Muhammad Jabbar retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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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 29 wins and 16 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jiurgite's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Priest
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite wants to control the action here but instead Priest manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Priest
Jiurgite manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jiurgite trying to control but Priest postures up.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Priest wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but Jiurgite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Priest to get the leverage.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Priest is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T5#
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Jiurgite is defending the position.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard but Priest has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (8) Priest
Jiurgite tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (0) vs (10) Priest#T6#
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jiurgite is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jiurgite to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (0) vs (13) Priest
Priest is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
Jiurgite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Jiurgite right now.
#T7#
Priest gets his hands free as Jiurgite looks to control.
I really don't envy Jiurgite right now.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Priest is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jiurgite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jiurgite for a finish.
Priest controlling well, preventing Jiurgite from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Priest is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jiurgite won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Priest off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest is the new light heavyweight champion!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Steel gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Steel manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Kersikov won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Steel
Kersikov controlling the position.#T6#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Steel 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.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Steel
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Steel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Steel#T10#
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Steel
Steel controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #T12#
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
More stalling from Steel.#T13##SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Steel is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#T14#
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Kersikov 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!
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is looking to pass Steel's guard but actually Steel recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Silva Jr. No joy for Zulu on that attempt.
Silva Jr shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Zulu moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zulu.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Silva Jr's takedown attempt.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Silva Jr.
Zulu prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Silva Jr has clasped his hands together around Zulu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to move to mount but Zulu blocks the move with his legs.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Zulu's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The 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.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T1#
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Zulu is not content to let Silva Jr control the position. #T2#
Silva Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Zulu is trying to work for a sweep but Silva Jr has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (0) vs (6) Silva Jr
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Silva Jr looking to control but Zulu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zulu is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB2#
Silva Jr has control of Zulu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zulu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zulu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Zulu is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Zulu is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #T5#
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Zulu is squirming around nicely.
Zulu tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Silva Jr tries to control but Zulu wriggling away.
Zulu has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Silva Jr's lack of action.
Zulu wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zulu trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zulu sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Zulu trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.#T8#
Zulu trying to control here.
Silva Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Zulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva Jr wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy. #T9#
Zulu trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr prevents Zulu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Jr prevents Zulu from improving his position.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Zulu defends it. #T10#
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Zulu is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Zulu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (4) vs (6) Silva Jr
Zulu controls the action.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
Zulu is looking to control Silva Jr but Silva Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zulu has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Silva Jr turns into Zulu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (4) vs (8) Silva Jr
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (6) vs (8) Silva Jr
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zulu is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zulu has picked Silva Jr up and slammed him! Silva Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Zulu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (9) vs (8) Silva Jr#T14#
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face as Zulu controls the position.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Zulu off him but Zulu keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Shaka Zulu 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.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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