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CWC 315 - Prelims 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sisko was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Sisko trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sisko has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sisko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sisko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sisko! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sisko (4) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko slows the pace down.
We've been hearing that Sisko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Sisko happy to just control the position for now.
McDonald gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Sisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount but Sisko keeps good control and instead manages to take McDonald's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sisko (10) vs (2) McDonald#T2#
Sisko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Sisko not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sisko.
#SUB#
Sisko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDonald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDonald for a finish.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
Sisko is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald prevents Sisko from getting a body triangle.
Sisko is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sisko looking to break McDonald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McDonald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sisko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Sisko controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Sisko breaks the grip.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
Sisko tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
Sisko has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sisko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sisko's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (10) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Sisko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sisko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDonald has Sisko in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (12) vs (4) McDonald
Sisko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sisko trying to control the pace. #T6##SUB#
Sisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into half guard.
Sisko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sisko pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (15) vs (4) McDonald
Sisko controlling from mount.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Sisko is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Sisko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Sisko has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (18) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Sisko isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Sisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald 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.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle here but Sisko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (21) vs (4) McDonald
Sisko trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Sisko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Sisko controls the position.#SUB#
Sisko tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
Sisko staying calm.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (21) vs (6) McDonald#T12#
Sisko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well.
Sisko trying to control here.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Sisko wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sisko sees it coming and defends easily.
Sisko is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Sisko is defending well.
#T13##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McDonald trying to work for an americana but Sisko has managed to regain full guard.
Sisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sisko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (23) vs (6) McDonald
Sisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sisko defends well.#T14##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (26) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald looks winded!
Sisko staying calm.#SUB#
Sisko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald tries to buck Sisko off but Sisko is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 4 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Verus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (0) McScramble
McScramble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScramble trying to control but Verus postures up.
McScramble tries to get to full guard but Verus has control of the leg.
Verus uses his free foot to push down on McScramble's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McScramble. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (5) vs (0) McScramble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus trying to control but McScramble is having none of it.
McScramble tries to reverse the position but Verus maintains control.#T1#
Verus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McScramble is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verus controlling the pace for now. #T2#
McScramble wants to control but Verus is having none of it.
McScramble is working to get back to half guard.
Verus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Verus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McScramble is looking to escape.
Verus controlling from mount. #T3#
McScramble wants to hold on but Verus pushes him away.
Verus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
McScramble is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Verus locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McScramble is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Verus!
Our winner, Cicero Verus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Raul Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raul Gracie is working for takedown but Ruben Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Raul Gracie wants the takedown. Ruben Gracie is fighting it off but Raul Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ruben Gracie's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (0) Ruben Gracie#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raul Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (5) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Raul Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Raul Gracie trying to control from Ruben Gracie's half guard. Ruben Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raul Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruben Gracie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raul Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Ruben Gracie looking to control.
#T1#
Raul Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruben Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a triangle but Raul Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Ruben Gracie 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: Raul Gracie (5) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raul Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Raul Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Raul Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Raul Gracie 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: Raul Gracie (9) vs (2) Ruben Gracie#SUB#
Raul Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Ruben Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ruben Gracie stops Raul Gracie from passing to mount.
Ruben Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position but Ruben Gracie is working away. #T3#
Raul Gracie working away.
Ruben Gracie is not content to let Raul Gracie control the position. #T4#
Ruben Gracie is letting Raul Gracie control him for a moment.
Raul Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Raul Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Ruben Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raul Gracie working away.
Ruben Gracie prevents Raul Gracie from improving position.
Raul Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Ruben Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Ruben Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ruben Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raul Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Ruben Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Raul Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raul Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruben Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Raul Gracie wants to control from the top but Ruben Gracie keeps moving. #T6#
Raul Gracie is really struggling to control Ruben Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raul Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruben Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruben Gracie wants to control but Raul Gracie is keeping busy.
Raul Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Ruben Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruben Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (12) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie wants to control the pace but Ruben Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Raul Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Raul Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Ruben Gracie doesn't allow it.
Raul Gracie content just to control the position here.
Ruben Gracie tries to reverse the position but Raul Gracie maintains control.
Raul Gracie fails to move to back control.
Ruben Gracie tries to lock up and control but Raul Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Raul Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruben Gracie is looking to escape.
Raul Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Raul Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruben Gracie is looking to escape. #T9#
Ruben Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raul Gracie trying to control but Ruben Gracie is having none of it.
Raul Gracie prevents Ruben Gracie from getting the reversal.
Raul Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Ruben Gracie doesn't allow it.
Raul Gracie wants to control the pace but Ruben Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Ruben Gracie prevents Raul Gracie from taking his back.
Raul Gracie prevents Ruben Gracie from getting the reversal.
Ruben Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Raul Gracie wants to take a breather but Ruben Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruben Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raul Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Raul Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Ruben Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Raul Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ruben Gracie to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ruben Gracie looking to control.
Raul Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruben Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raul Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Raul Gracie trying to control but Ruben Gracie is working from the bottom.
Raul Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruben Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Raul Gracie controlling from the top position.
Raul Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruben Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Ruben Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raul Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ruben Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (12) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully. #T14#
Raul Gracie seems keen to control Ruben Gracie's posture.
Ruben Gracie trying to control but Raul Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ruben Gracie wants to pass the guard but Raul Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raul Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raul Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (14) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie has an active guard here but Raul Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Raul Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Vito Scaletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pierre wants to clinch up but Scaletta keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Scaletta, which made it look bad. #CL#
Scaletta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pierre gets control of Scaletta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Scaletta won't allow Pierre to sweep him here.
Scaletta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (3) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre tries to bench press Scaletta off him but Scaletta keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Pierre looks to move to half guard but instead Scaletta has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scaletta (5) vs (0) Pierre
Scaletta wants to control the pace but Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Pierre gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Scaletta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Scaletta is controlling well.
Scaletta works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (8) vs (0) Pierre
Scaletta trying to control the action but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Pierre regains half guard.#T2#
Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Scaletta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pierre defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierre is staying active underneath Scaletta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scaletta is taking a breather. Pierre 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.
Pierre manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Scaletta defends easily.
Scaletta preventing the sweep. #T3#
Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scaletta (8) vs (2) Pierre
Pierre forces his way into half guard.
Scaletta is looking to improve his position.
Scaletta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pierre trying to move into half guard but instead Scaletta has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scaletta (10) vs (2) Pierre#SUB2#
Pierre working for a triangle but Scaletta defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Pierre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Scaletta stacks Pierre 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 Scaletta! Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (13) vs (2) Pierre
Pierre is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
Pierre tries to buck Scaletta off but Scaletta is having none of it.
Pierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scaletta is trying to control. Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scaletta in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scaletta pulls his head out easily.
Pierre tries to get to full guard but Scaletta has control of the leg. #T5#
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Pierre defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Scaletta'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.
Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Scaletta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierre wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy.
Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Scaletta is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scaletta is looking to advance position but Pierre won't allow it.
Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre keeps trying to improve his position.
Scaletta is controlling the pace.
Pierre tries to get to full guard but Scaletta has control of the leg.
Pierre won't allow Scaletta to pass to mount.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Pierre has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Scaletta escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Scaletta! Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (16) vs (2) Pierre#SUB#
Scaletta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pierre tries to bench press Scaletta off him but Scaletta keeps the position.
Scaletta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
Scaletta just content to control the position.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Scaletta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pierre's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Scaletta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pierre is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
Scaletta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Scaletta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Pierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scaletta's best efforts.
Pierre gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Scaletta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pierre has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Scaletta is looking to defend but Pierre has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Scaletta! Pierre pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Scaletta taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wilky Pierre!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilky Pierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Jorgen Kruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burnham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burnham showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruth (0) vs (2) Burnham#SUB#
Kruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruth trying to control but Burnham postures up.
#SUB#
Kruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burnham in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Kruth is defending the position.
Burnham is trying to control. Kruth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruth is trying to maintain the position but Burnham is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Kruth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruth is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burnham stalling.
Burnham is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kruth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burnham controls the pace.#T2#
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burnham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burnham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (2) vs (2) Burnham#T3#
Burnham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Burnham is keeping the position.
Kruth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth is really struggling to control Burnham but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Kruth pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kruth seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruth looking to pass the guard.
Kruth won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Kruth stands and throws Burnham's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kruth (5) vs (2) Burnham#SUB#
Kruth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burnham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB#
Kruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnham has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kruth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth'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.#SUB#
Kruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burnham felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burnham is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6##SUB#
Kruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnham, who protects the arm well.
Burnham is looking for a sweep.
Burnham is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kruth tries for a kimura but Burnham is defending well.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working.
Burnham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kruth off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kruth (5) vs (6) Burnham#T7##SUB2#
Burnham looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kruth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Burnham working for a choke but Kruth is defending well. #SUB2#
Kruth showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Burnham looking for the RNC.
Burnham is not going to allow Kruth to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kruth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8##SUB2#
Burnham looking for the choke from the back.
Burnham is hanging on to Kruth's back as he tries to escape.
Burnham trying to control.
Burnham is hanging on to Kruth's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Burnham is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kruth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kruth tries to break free.
Kruth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burnham's guard. Nice work there by Kruth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (7) vs (6) Burnham#T9#
Kruth wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there.
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (7) vs (8) Burnham#SUB#
Kruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burnham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruth, not yet.
Burnham trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Kruth is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burnham has his hands clasped together but Kruth extends and breaks Burnham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kruth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Maximum Human Performance for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Duck Dodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dodgers moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dodgers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dodgers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Moore 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.
Dodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LET Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dodgers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dodgers passes into half guard.
Moore tries to roll over but Dodgers keeps him under control.
Dodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Dodgers has control of the leg. #T2#
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Dodgers has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Dodgers seems content to control.
Moore trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dodgers (3) vs (0) Moore
Dodgers prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Dodgers wants to take Moore's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Moore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Dodgers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dodgers is staying active.
Dodgers looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Moore tries to hold on but Dodgers pushes him away.
Moore looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dodgers (6) vs (0) Moore
Moore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dodgers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dodgers controlling the positon.
Moore trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Good control from Dodgers.
Moore trying to control the hands but Dodgers won't let him. #T6#
Dodgers keeps control of the position as Moore tries to break free.
Moore tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dodgers wants to take his opponent's back but Moore doesn't allow it.
Moore tries to hold on but Dodgers postures up.#T7#
Moore is working to get back to half guard.
Dodgers controlling from mount.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore is trying to escape the mount.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Dodgers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dodgers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Dodgers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moore is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Moore tries to hold on but Dodgers postures up.#T9#
Moore regains half guard.
Moore is looking to control Dodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Moore wants to control the action here but instead Dodgers manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dodgers (9) vs (0) Moore#T10#
Dodgers prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dodgers (12) vs (0) Moore
Dodgers biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dodgers avoiding Moore 's attempts to control his hands.
Moore tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Dodgers is riding his opponent, not letting Moore buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore tries to roll but Dodgers sticks to his back.
Moore trying to control the hands but Dodgers breaks the grip. #T12#
Dodgers controls the action.
Moore tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moore wants to hold on but Dodgers pushes him away.
Dodgers controlling the pace for now.
Dodgers avoids the attempt from Moore to control.#T13#
Dodgers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Dodgers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Moore regains half guard.
Dodgers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore is looking to control Dodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dodgers takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Duck Dodgers 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Jhit darts in looking for a takedown but Walters gets double underhooks and turns Al Jhit into the cage.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Al Jhit has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Walters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters turns into Al Jhit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Walters
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T1#
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (2) Walters
Al Jhit passes Walters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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.
Walters is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it. #T2#
Walters is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position. #SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walters's thigh. Walters counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T3#
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (4) Walters
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walters controls the pace.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters postures up.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (8) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters is holding on to half guard well.#T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Walters wants to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (4) Walters
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Walters doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Al Jhit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walters can't escape the position.
Al Jhit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (6) Walters#T8#
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (16) vs (6) Walters
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9##SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (8) Walters#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T10#
Walters won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walters won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Walters advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Walters 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.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#T12#
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
Walters 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Walters 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.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Walters is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Jhit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Mondragon has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Gracias is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T2#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.#T3#
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.#T4#
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Gracias is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T7#
Gracias is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Mondragon#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Gracias is being controlled here.
Gracias tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias stops Mondragon from passing to mount.
Gracias manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T13#
Gracias has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Pripyat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pripyat tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavicci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Pripyat has hold of one of Lavicci's legs. Lavicci is fighting the takedown attempt but Pripyat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Pripyat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Pripyat is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T3#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lavicci has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T4#
Lavicci is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #T5#
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavicci has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lavicci has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (4) Lavicci
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat wants to control the action here but instead Lavicci manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Pripyat's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pripyat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (8) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Pripyat tries to buck him off.
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
#T7#
Lavicci controlling from the back.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pripyat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (10) Lavicci
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Pripyat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pripyat is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up. #T10#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (12) Lavicci
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (14) Lavicci
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lavicci is now in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position. #SUB#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T12#
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Pripyat wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well. #T14#
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 14 to 12.
Post fight, an emotional Anthony Lavicci said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 39 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tidd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Tidd
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Tidd controls the position.
Mata prevents Tidd from improving position.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata seems a little lost for a moment, as Tidd dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (7) Tidd#T1#
Tidd controlling his opponent.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd is looking to work his way around to Mata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tidd moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (0) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mata doesn't escape.
Mata's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Let's hope that Tidd 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.
Tidd keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
What can Mata do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mata is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Tidd controlling the position well here. Mata rolled but Tidd kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Tidd on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mata is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
It looks like Tidd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4##SUB2#
Tidd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Tidd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tidd.#T5#
I really don't envy Mata right now.
Tidd controls the position.#T6##SUB2#
Tidd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tidd is riding his opponent, not letting Mata buck him off. #T7#
Mata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tidd slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Tidd has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mata is in real trouble here. Tidd gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mata is tapping out! Tidd wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Tidd!
Joe Tidd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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