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CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi 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 9 wins and 6 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 38 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Notturna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Notturna is in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Schultz
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Notturna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Notturna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Next Level MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Notturna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Schultz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz seems keen to control Notturna's posture.
Notturna won't allow Schultz to sweep him here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz is trying to hold Notturna in close to prevent damage but Notturna has managed to pass into half guard.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Schultz keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Schultz has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Schultz wants to control but Notturna passes easily into half guard.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (6) Schultz#T10#
Notturna manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schultz's guard. Nice work there by Notturna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (6) Schultz
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Notturna passes Schultz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz is staying active underneath Notturna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Schultz gets full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving. #T12#
Notturna is really struggling to control Schultz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Notturna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz looking to control.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T14#
Schultz controlling Notturna's posture.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Notturna has gone for a leg lock! Schultz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (8) Schultz
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 8 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Schultz made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Burroughs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boesku did well to prevent Burroughs getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boesku still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boesku has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Boesku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burroughs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (4) Burroughs
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs prevents Boesku from improving his position.
Burroughs is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now. #T1#
Boesku controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burroughs wants to take a breather but Boesku is having none of it.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku is doing well to control the position and prevent Burroughs from advancing to side control.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (4) vs (7) Burroughs#T2#
Boesku can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs slows the pace down.
Burroughs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boesku's legs. #SUB2#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Boesku is working away. #T3#
Boesku tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burroughs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burroughs is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Boesku keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Boesku defends it. #T4#
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boesku gets back to full guard.
Boesku 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: Boesku (6) vs (7) Burroughs
Boesku performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Boesku is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Burroughs is defending against the submission attempts here by Boesku.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Boesku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Boesku passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (9) vs (7) Burroughs
Boesku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs wants to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.#T7#
Boesku wants to control the pace but Burroughs is squirming around nicely.
Boesku avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Boesku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Boesku has a good base and remains in mount.
Boesku tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away. #SUB#
Boesku wants to finish this one by submission but Burroughs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boesku.
Boesku wants to control the pace but Burroughs is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Burroughs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burroughs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boesku is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boesku passes into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Boesku is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Boesku is looking to pass into half guard but Burroughs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burroughs is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (9) vs (9) Burroughs
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Boesku wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Boesku controlling Burroughs's posture.
Burroughs trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom. #T11#
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
Burroughs pushes down on Boesku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku seems keen to control Burroughs's posture.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Burroughs postures up.
#T13#
Burroughs is fighting to break Boesku's control of his arms but Boesku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
Boesku is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #T14#
Burroughs is pushing down on Boesku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boesku is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs is stalling here. Boesku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burroughs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boesku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (13) vs (9) Burroughs
Boesku working away.#SUB#
Boesku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burroughs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boesku but great work by Burroughs. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (13) vs (13) Burroughs
Boesku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs tries to move to full mount but Boesku actually manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Boesku gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Boesku takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
A relieved looking Roman Boesku 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Bates
Bates is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bates in particular looking to stall.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Bates is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Bates stalling.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Bates's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #T3#
Bates controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4##SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bates trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #T6#
Bates looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Bates#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates 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.#T8#
Gracie trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bates isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Bates 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 Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Bates
Bates is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bates prevents Gracie from improving position. #T9#
Bates gets back to half guard.
Bates is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bates actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T10##SUB2#
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Bates gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Bates working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Bates controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it. #T12##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates is trying to get back to full guard.
Bates is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bates defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#T13##SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Bates is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well. #T14#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Bates is having none of it.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bates defends the submission attempt.
Bates is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (6) Bates#SUB2#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bates's arms. #SUB2#
Bates has got his arm under Gracie's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gracie has spun round into Bates's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (6) Bates
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A relieved looking Ramon Gracie 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Brown
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T1#
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Brown wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Brown trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T3#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Diesel is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Diesel not doing much here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown keeping hold of Diesel's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Brown regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Brown
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
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: Diesel (8) vs (4) Brown#T9#
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (4) Brown#SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
Diesel passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T10#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Brown pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Diesel is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking to control.
Brown is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Saric forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Menezes pulls Saric into guard.
#SUB2#
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Menezes being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Saric forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Saric'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.
Saric slows the pace down in half guard.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Saric has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (3) vs (0) Menezes
Menezes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Menezes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes wants to control but Saric is having none of it.#T3#
Menezes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric avoids the attempt from Menezes to control.
Menezes regains half guard.
Saric controlling the action here.
Menezes is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard. #T4#
Menezes won't allow Saric to pass to mount.
Saric seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menezes gets full guard.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saric throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Menezes's body to avoid the submission. Menezes has instead reached around Saric's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Menezes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kincaid tries to sprawl but Bar drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Kincaid#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily.
Bar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kincaid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kincaid gets full guard.
Kincaid looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kincaid trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bar is tapping! Great win for Kincaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Kincaid!
Arthur Kincaid thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lalla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fiso to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Lalla
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Lalla is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fiso rolls with it to try and escape but Lalla cranks on the arm and Fiso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kid gets a clinch. #TD2#
Toehold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kid wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Kid is really struggling to control Toehold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kid being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Toehold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Toehold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Toehold isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kid stacks Toehold 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 Kid! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is not content to let Kid control the position. #T2#
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Toehold makes his way to full guard, as Kid worked for a kimura.
#T3#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (3) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving. #T5#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toehold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T6#
Toehold postures up.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.#T7#
Toehold trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Toehold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Toehold passes Kid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toehold trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (3) vs (5) Toehold
Kid prevents Toehold from improving position. #T9#
Kid keeps Toehold under control for a moment.
Toehold gets to mount! Kid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kid (3) vs (7) Toehold
Kid working to try and regain half guard.
Toehold with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Kid is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kid (3) vs (10) Toehold
Kid is really stuck here.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Toehold tightening his grip on Kid, looking for the choke.
Kid trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB2#
Toehold is looking for the choke from the back position but Kid is controlling his hands well.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Kid manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (5) vs (10) Toehold
Kid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Kid stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position. #T12#
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (5) vs (12) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Kid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (7) vs (12) Toehold#T14##SUB2#
Toehold looking for subs off his back but Kid has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kid wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid prevents Toehold from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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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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 21 wins and 19 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Addams controlling the position.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position. #T1#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr advances to half guard.
Silva Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Addams tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Addams tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Addams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams 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: Addams (2) vs (5) Silva Jr#T3#
Silva Jr pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
#T4#
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #T5#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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?
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva Jr pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T6#
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr 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: Addams (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?#T7#
Silva Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr controlling the position well.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr can't escape the position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.#T9#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams tries to control but Silva Jr wriggling away.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Silva Jr tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr holds of for dear life.
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount but Addams keeps good control and instead manages to take Silva Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (10) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off.
Silva Jr tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva Jr's body.
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Addams won't let him.
Addams has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silva Jr 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 Addams gets his way!
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip. #SUB#
Addams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Addams is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva Jr is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Addams controlling the positon.
Addams keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
#T14#
Addams is looking to control Silva Jr but Silva Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
Addams struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva Jr is in bad spot here.
Addams biding his time, controlling Silva Jr.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Addams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Addams takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Lurch Addams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 37 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pavlov gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch.
Pavlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Pavlov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pavlov to the mat. Pavlov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T1#
Miyagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Miyagi defends easily.
#T2#
Miyagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi in the domination position with Pavlov hanging on.#T3#
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavlov controlling the position.#T4#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the position.#T5#
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Miyagi 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.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Pavlov won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov is pushing down on Miyagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T8#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Miyagi defending well. #T9#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyagi's legs.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi gets back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Miyagi is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi looking to control.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12##SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Miyagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miyagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Miyagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miyagi is holding on tight.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi has a hand on Pavlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pavlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (5) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, 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.
In defeat, Koryu Miyagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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