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CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini PBP Commentary |
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 23 wins and 23 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Azaryan pulls guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) Sanchez
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Sanchez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sanchez tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez looking to control but Azaryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Azaryan to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azaryan sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Azaryan defends it. #T5#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Azaryan 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.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position.
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
#T6#
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azaryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azaryan.
Sanchez pushes down on Azaryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Azaryan wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez is pressing down on Azaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azaryan is holding on for now.
Azaryan is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Azaryan won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Azaryan recovers full guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azaryan defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Azaryan is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (6) Sanchez
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape. #T11#
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez is continuing to stall.
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it. #T13##SUB2#
Sanchez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Azaryan has his hands clasped together but Sanchez breaks the hold and Azaryan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burnham looking to score a takedown here. Andreev is defending well but Burnham drives through and ends up in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Burnham
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham is looking to sweep but instead, Andreev has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Burnham trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.#T1#
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Burnham wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Burnham tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Burnham is controlling Andreev's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Burnham is trying to get back to full guard.
Burnham is trying to control but can't.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Burnham tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Burnham tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burnham trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burnham can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnham avoid being mounted?
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burnham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev is pushing down on Burnham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnham is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (2) Burnham
Andreev trying to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Andreev controlling the position easily from mount.
Burnham 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#
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Andreev's attempts to control the action.
Andreev prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Andreev prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Burnham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andreev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnham is looking to escape.
Burnham gets back to half guard.#T7#
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andreev stays in close to Burnham's body and controls the position.
Andreev trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham trying to control the position.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T8#
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnham is controlling Andreev's posture.
Burnham controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB2#
Burnham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andreev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burnham has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Burnham keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Andreev 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.
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Burnham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (5) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Burnham 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.
Andreev is pulling down on Burnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Burnham, at least for the moment.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully. #T11#
Andreev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andreev has passed into half guard!
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Burnham defends it.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (7) vs (8) Burnham
Burnham trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Andreev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms. #T13#
Andreev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Burnham wants to finish this one by submission but Andreev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burnham.
Burnham trying to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev wants to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Andreev is trying desperately to improve position.
Andreev tries to hold on but Burnham pushes him away.
Andreev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Andreev defends the submission attempt.
Andreev tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Burnham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (11) Burnham
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev regains half guard.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham wins on points by 11 to 7.
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Rob with that takedown attempt.
Rob shoots in but Huhrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt.
Huhrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Rob.
Rob shoots in but no luck this time.
Huhrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rob fails with the takedown#CL#
and Huhrera moves into the clinch.
Huhrera can't get the takedown.
Huhrera can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huhrera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Huhrera drags the fight down to the ground.
Huhrera pulls Rob in to control the position.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera is pulling down on Rob's head to control his posture. #T1#
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rob is one step ahead there.
Rob is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera controlling the position.#T2#
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard. #T3#
Huhrera controlling Rob's posture.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera is pulling down on Rob's head to control his posture.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera trying to control the position here.
Huhrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rob's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Rob#T5#
Rob looking for a sweep. Not yet Rob, not yet.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Rob is trying to control the position but Huhrera postures up.
Rob managing to control the position.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
#T6#
Rob can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rob trying to hold on to Huhrera 's head to control him but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rob won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huhrera is thwarting Rob's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Rob is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (0) Rob
Rob wants to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
Huhrera wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rob is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Rob tries to reverse the position but Huhrera maintains control.#T8#
Rob tries to hold on but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Rob is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera tries to take his opponent's back but Rob turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (5) vs (2) Rob
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass. #T9#
Huhrera is trying to keep Rob in close.
Huhrera pulls Rob in close to prevent any damage.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera managing to control the position. #T10#
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huhrera holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huhrera trying to control the position here.
Huhrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Rob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera moves into full guard.
#T12#
Rob wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (7) vs (2) Rob#T13#
Rob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huhrera is aware though and is defending well.
Rob being controlled here, momentarily.
Rob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Rob is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Huhrera preventing the sweep. #T14#
Huhrera trying to control but Rob is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (7) vs (4) Rob
Rob being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Julio Valeron Huhrera 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Jello
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Jello content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#T2#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown trying to control but Jello postures up.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control but Jello passes easily into half guard.
#T5#
Brown wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Well, if Jello 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.
Jello passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (7) Jello
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Jello controlling from mount.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown tries to control Jello's body but Jello pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Jello has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (10) Jello
Brown trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T8##SUB2#
Jello looking for the choke from the back.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him. #SUB2#
Jello looking for the choke from the back.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown is really stuck here.
Jello controls the action.#T9#
Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Jello.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jello is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10##SUB2#
Jello is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off. #T11#
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello trying to control.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (10) Jello
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well,Brown is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jello is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Jello controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.
Brown is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 10 to 2.
Moldy Jello 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balkan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Balkan drags the fight down to the ground.
Balkan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Balkan is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.#T5#
Balkan is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Addams controlling from the top position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan pulls Addams in to control the position.
Addams 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Addams.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Addams is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T9#
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan pulls Addams in to control the position.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to control.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams 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.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan controlling the position.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head to control his posture.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is pushing down on Balkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Addams 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.
Addams is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Balkan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Balkan takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A relieved looking Boris Balkan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skallagrimsson is fending him off so far but Sparxx persists. Nope, Skallagrimsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skallagrimsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparxx looks for a takedown but Skallagrimsson sprawls well.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skallagrimsson's waist but Skallagrimsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Skallagrimsson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx 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.#T1#
Sparxx is pushing down on Skallagrimsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skallagrimsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skallagrimsson manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparxx escapes and throws Skallagrimsson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (3) Sparxx
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sparxx controlling the position.
Sparxx advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (8) Sparxx#T4#
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Sparxx controlling from the back.
Sparxx is hanging on to Skallagrimsson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparxx's arms.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Sparxx gets his hands free as Skallagrimsson looks to control.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Skallagrimsson tries to buck him off.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but not successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson defending well. #SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sparxx has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Sparxx is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Skallagrimsson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (14) Sparxx#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Skallagrimsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparxx.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Skallagrimsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sparxx passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (17) Sparxx
Sparxx controls the position.#T8#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (19) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparxx prevents Skallagrimsson from getting the reversal.#T10#
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx fails to move to back control.
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Skallagrimsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (22) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Skallagrimsson is staying busy.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Skallagrimsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Skallagrimsson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (22) Sparxx
Sparxx controls Skallagrimsson momentarily but Skallagrimsson frees himself.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (22) Sparxx#SUB#
Skallagrimsson swings around for an armbar but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Skallagrimsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (24) Sparxx#T12#
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (27) Sparxx
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skallagrimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it. #T13#
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Skallagrimsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx working away.#T14#
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 27 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 33 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conforto sprawls well initially but Ottke persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Ottke
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conforto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Conforto is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Ottke passes into half guard.
Conforto tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Conforto keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto wants to control the position but Ottke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ottke trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Conforto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Conforto is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conforto sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke prevents Conforto from improving his position.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Conforto wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Conforto wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Conforto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Conforto tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (0) vs (8) Ottke
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ottke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Conforto trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Conforto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Conforto is in bad spot here.
Conforto is keeping busy.
Conforto trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Conforto rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Conforto is really stuck here.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Conforto tries to break free.
Conforto turns into Ottke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (8) Ottke
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.#T11##SUB#
Conforto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Ottke
Conforto can't do much from the bottom here.
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.#T12#
More stalling from Ottke.
Well,Conforto is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB#
Conforto working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Conforto is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Blood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Blood
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Blood drops back looking for a leg! Petersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petersen manages to kick Blood off! Blood jumps back into Petersen's guard.
Petersen is pulling down on Blood's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blood wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blood puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Blood controlling from the top position.
Blood won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is pulling down on Blood's head. It's preventing any offense from Blood, at least for the moment.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass. #T2#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen pulls Blood in to control the position.
Blood controlling from the top position.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Blood being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Blood wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen controlling Blood's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petersen's guard.
Blood trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blood is working away from the top position though.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg.
Well, if Blood 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.
#SUB2#
Blood wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Blood from advancing to side control.#T5#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen pulls Blood in to control the position.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Blood trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blood passes into half guard.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen pulls Blood in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Blood
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Petersen trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Blood controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Blood
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen 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.
Petersen looking to control.
#T8##SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Blood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there. #T9#
Blood forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Blood wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blood is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blood is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Blood is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Blood content to control rather than advance.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Blood trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom. #T11#
Blood stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Blood won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Blood
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) Blood#T12#
Petersen controlling from side mount.
Blood struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Blood uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blood regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Blood is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T14#
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Conald Petersen 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 31 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee taking a breather here.
Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (6) Lee
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (9) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Lee is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Lee is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown .
Lee is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
I really don't envy Brown right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (9) Lee
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (11) Lee#T3#
Brown keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (14) Lee
Brown looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (2) vs (16) Lee
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown 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: Brown (4) vs (16) Lee
Brown preventing the sweep. #T4#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pulls Brown in to control the position. #SUB#
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (20) Lee
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.#T6#
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Lee manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (4) vs (23) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T7#
Lee wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (4) vs (26) Lee#T8#
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (26) Lee
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee 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: Brown (6) vs (28) Lee
Brown tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T9#
Brown gets back to full guard.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Brown moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T10#
Brown is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (6) vs (31) Lee
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee stalling.
Lee is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (6) vs (34) Lee
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (36) Lee
Lee content just to control the position here.
Brown tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.#T12#
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T13#
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Lee tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown holds on to Lee as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 36 to 6.
John Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Antonio Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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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 50 wins and 49 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake looking to score a takedown here. Saldini is defending well but Pancake drives through and ends up in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up. #SUB2#
Saldini has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini has control of Pancake's left arm, preventing Pancake from doing any damage.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pancake 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.
Pancake wants to take a breather but Saldini is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
Pancake controlling the action here.#T3#
Pancake prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Pancake wants to advance to full mount but Saldini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pancake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Saldini#T5#
Pancake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.#SUB#
Pancake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saldini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saldini and Pancake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saldini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Saldini is keen to just control but Pancake is a slippery customer.
Pancake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake looking to control.
#SUB#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
Saldini is taking a breather. Pancake 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.#T7#
Pancake controlling the position well.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pancake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pancake is pulling down on Saldini's head. It's preventing any offense from Saldini, at least for the moment.#T8#
Pancake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (2) Saldini
Pancake wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Saldini pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake being controlled here momentarily. #T9##SUB2#
Saldini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pancake 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.
Saldini has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saldini working a defensive guard here.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.#T11#
Pancake passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake 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. #T12#
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saldini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini 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: Pancake (9) vs (4) Saldini
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saldini is working away from the top position though.
Saldini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Saldini is looking to stall here but Pancake recovers full guard. #SUB#
Pancake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saldini has passed into half guard!
Pancake trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (9) vs (7) Saldini
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Tobias Pancake retains his featherweight title!
Tobias Pancake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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