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CWC 316 - 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve The Samurai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Maitonaama clinches up with The Samurai and pushes him back against the cage.
Maitonaama is looking for a takedown.
The Samurai looking for a takedown.
Maitonaama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maitonaama prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Samurai is working for takedown but Maitonaama is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve The Samurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Maitonaama decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Maitonaama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Samurai defends well.#SUB2#
Maitonaama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Samurai defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama trying to keep a closed guard but The Samurai is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Maitonaama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Samurai is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
The Samurai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Samurai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at The Goya - 🥊 MMA Academy inform us that Maitonaama has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The Samurai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maitonaama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing The Samurai from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama keeping full guard, as The Samurai tries to pass. #T2#
Maitonaama controls The Samurai momentarily but The Samurai frees himself. #SUB2#
Maitonaama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maitonaama keeping full guard, as The Samurai tries to pass.
Maitonaama trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Samurai passes Maitonaama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maitonaama is looking to improve his position.
Maitonaama is pressing down on The Samurai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
The Samurai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maitonaama trying to control the position.
The Samurai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maitonaama looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Samurai is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Maitonaama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Samurai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Maitonaama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Samurai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Samurai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Samurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Samurai looking to sit in guard and control but Maitonaama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Samurai (0) vs (2) Maitonaama
The Samurai trying to control the position.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but The Samurai is keeping the position.#T5#
Maitonaama trying to control but The Samurai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maitonaama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Samurai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maitonaama has The Samurai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Samurai (2) vs (2) Maitonaama
The Samurai sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Maitonaama has his foot on The Samurai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Samurai works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
The Samurai passes into half guard.
The Samurai is trying to control. Maitonaama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maitonaama is trying to maintain the position but The Samurai is very close to passing his half guard.
The Samurai wants to pass the guard but Maitonaama is defending well.
Maitonaama gets full guard.#SUB2#
Maitonaama looking for a guillotine here but The Samurai defends easily.
#SUB2#
Maitonaama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Samurai stacks Maitonaama 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 The Samurai! Score +3 for passing guard: The Samurai (5) vs (2) Maitonaama
The Samurai takes a little break here. Maitonaama wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
The Samurai trying to control the action but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep.
The Samurai tries to advance position but instead Maitonaama slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Maitonaama actively working from the bottom here.
The Samurai wants to take a breather but Maitonaama is having none of it. #T8#
Maitonaama wants to improve his position but The Samurai is controlling well.
Maitonaama is still trying to improve position.
Maitonaama won't allow The Samurai to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Samurai pulls his head out easily.
The Samurai wants to pass to mount but Maitonaama is defending the position. #SUB2#
Maitonaama actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
The Samurai is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maitonaama manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
The Samurai looking to improve position, pressing down on Maitonaama's thigh with his hand. Maitonaama seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is The Samurai paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! The Samurai's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Maitonaama picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aslak Maitonaama!
Aslak Maitonaama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Midnight Cigarette! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rabbitte gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rabbitte gets control of Cigarette's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rabbitte will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rabbitte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Cigarette from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte 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.
Cigarette trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte is adopting a defensive guard.
Cigarette content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
Cigarette looking to pass the guard.
Cigarette passes into half guard.
Rabbitte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Cigarette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rabbitte is keeping the position for now.
Rabbitte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cigarette is now in half guard.
Cigarette is trying to control. Rabbitte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rabbitte won't allow Cigarette to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cigarette is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabbitte is positioning himself well to prevent Cigarette advancing to mount. #T3#
Rabbitte wants to get back to full guard.
Rabbitte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cigarette is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cigarette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rabbitte has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cigarette is working for a kimura here but Rabbitte manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cigarette's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cigarette (0) vs (2) Rabbitte#T4##SUB#
Rabbitte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cigarette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rabbitte has managed to get both his arms back between Cigarette's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte is looking to advance position but Cigarette has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cigarette (4) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte is looking to improve his position but Cigarette isn't that keen on the idea.
Rabbitte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Cigarette goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rabbitte is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cigarette (4) vs (4) Rabbitte
Rabbitte postures up.
#SUB#
Cigarette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbitte is aware though and is defending well.
Cigarette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabbitte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cigarette is keeping the position for now.
Cigarette keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cigarette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rabbitte defends it easily.#T6#
Rabbitte trying to control but Cigarette is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cigarette haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cigarette throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rabbitte uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cigarette (4) vs (7) Rabbitte#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cigarette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cigarette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7##SUB#
Cigarette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Cigarette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Cigarette is having none of it.
Rabbitte is thwarting Cigarette's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Cigarette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rabbitte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rabbitte's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cigarette (8) vs (7) Rabbitte#SUB#
Cigarette is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rabbitte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rabbitte defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cigarette's arms.
Rabbitte wants to control his opponent's hands but Cigarette gets his hands free. #T9##SUB#
Rabbitte won't enjoy being in this position. Cigarette looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rabbitte is tapping - it's over boys! Cigarette picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McCain jumps guard.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) McCain#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain prevents Johnson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets full guard.
McCain advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCain. #T1#
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LET Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCain wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McCain stalling.
McCain passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (8) McCain#SUB2#
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T4#
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCain.
#SUB2#
McCain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but McCain has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. McCain Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! McCain displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieski attempts a counter takedown but Arones avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sobieski shoots in and gets a takedown into Arones's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieski (2) vs (0) Arones
Arones wants to sweep here but Sobieski controlling him for the moment.
Arones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones working a defensive guard but Sobieski passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Arones is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Sobieski'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.#SUB2#
Arones actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Arones won't allow Sobieski to pass to mount.
Arones 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.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobieski trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Arones trying to control the position.
Sobieski is fighting to break Arones's control of his arms but Arones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Arones keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
Arones trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieski defends well.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sobieski sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Arones doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sobieski paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Arones - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Arones!
Gabriel Arones very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 26 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Breaker wants to clinch up but Silverio keeps it at a distance.
Silverio wants to counter the offense by Breaker and move into the clinch position.
Silverio is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#TD2#
Silverio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Breaker napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Breaker (0) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio 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 Breaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breaker tries to bench press Silverio off him but Silverio keeps the position.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Silverio trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Breaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Breaker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (4) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard. #T1#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Breaker won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Silverio keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio managing to control the position.
Breaker controlling from the top position.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio 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: Breaker (2) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it. #T3#
Silverio wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking for submissions but instead, Breaker has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silverio trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker pulls Silverio in close to prevent any damage.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker is pulling down on Silverio's head. It's preventing any offense from Silverio, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silverio is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Breaker looking to control.
Silverio trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Silverio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breaker's guard.
Silverio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Breaker! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (9) Silverio#T5#
Silverio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breaker prevents Silverio from taking his back.
Breaker regains half guard.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Breaker is working away.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Silverio is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Breaker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Geronimo Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Garcia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz 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: Garcia (2) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Garcia is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cruz is tapping! Great win for Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Geronimo Garcia!
A very excited looking Geronimo Garcia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ernie Tertelgte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tertelgte tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tertelgte (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Tertelgte defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tertelgte is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tertelgte wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Tertelgte is not content to let Andreev control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Andreev 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.
Tertelgte 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##SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tertelgte is looking to improve his position.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Andreev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (0) vs (5) Andreev
Andreev taking a breather here.
Tertelgte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andreev happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Tertelgte is looking to reverse the position.
Tertelgte is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Andreev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tertelgte (0) vs (7) Andreev
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tertelgte is looking to escape.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tertelgte is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev controlling his opponent.
Tertelgte wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Tertelgte working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Andreev looking to control but Tertelgte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev trying to control but Tertelgte is having none of it.
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Tertelgte wants to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Tertelgte regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.
Tertelgte gets full guard.
Andreev is fighting to break Tertelgte's control of his arms but Tertelgte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Tertelgte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev passes Tertelgte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tertelgte manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tertelgte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Tertelgte's legs - danger averted.#T6##SUB#
Tertelgte looking for a guillotine here but Andreev defends easily.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Andreev prevents Tertelgte from improving his position.
Andreev trying to control the pace. #T7#
Andreev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tertelgte! Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (0) vs (10) Andreev
Andreev looking to control but Tertelgte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev tries to control but Tertelgte wriggling away. #T8#
Andreev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tertelgte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tertelgte 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: Tertelgte (2) vs (10) Andreev
Andreev controlling the position.
Tertelgte wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Andreev is pulling down on Tertelgte's head to control his posture. #T9#
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tertelgte trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev trying to control the position.
#T10#
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tertelgte manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tertelgte (2) vs (12) Andreev
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tertelgte is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tertelgte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Tertelgte keeps moving.
Andreev controlling from the top position. #T11#
Tertelgte can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tertelgte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Tertelgte defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Andreev controlling the action here.
Tertelgte trying to control from the bottom.
Tertelgte tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev stalling.
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tertelgte is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Andreev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (2) vs (15) Andreev
The referee asks Andreev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Andreev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tertelgte tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Tertelgte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Tertelgte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.#T14#
It looks like Andreev 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.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (2) vs (18) Andreev
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 18 to 2.
Alexey Andreev 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ty tries to keep at a distance but Gagnon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gagnon wants a takedown but no success here.
Gagnon is trying to drag Ty to the mat but Ty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gagnon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claudio Ty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.#TD2#
Ty is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gagnon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ty to the mat. Ty regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (0) vs (2) Gagnon#SUB2#
Gagnon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ty has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (2) Gagnon#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ty defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ty is stalling in the full guard.
Gagnon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Ty postures up.
Ty is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Gagnon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gagnon working for a triangle but Ty defends it easily.
Gagnon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (4) Gagnon
Gagnon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gagnon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Ty is pulling down on Gagnon's head to control his posture.
Gagnon is pushing down on Ty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ty is fighting to maintain full guard but Gagnon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ty is defending against the submission attempts here by Gagnon.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but Ty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnon to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gagnon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ty is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gagnon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gagnon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (6) vs (4) Gagnon
Ty is riding his opponent, not letting Gagnon buck him off.
Gagnon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ty avoiding Gagnon 's attempts to control his hands.
Ty biding his time, controlling Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to break free.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ty controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon trying to control the action but Ty just sinks the hooks in.
Ty is riding his opponent, not letting Gagnon buck him off.
Gagnon is trying to break free.
#T8#
Gagnon is still trying to improve position.
Gagnon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ty biding his time, controlling Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to escape but Ty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gagnon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Gagnon wants to control his opponent's hands but Ty gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon is really stuck here.
Gagnon just trying to survive but Ty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ty keeps control of the position easily here as Gagnon tries to buck him off.
Gagnon wants to escape the position.
Gagnon trying to control the position but Ty manages to sink in the hooks.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Gagnon rolls, trying to escape but Ty keeps control of the position.
Gagnon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gagnon breaks Ty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (6) vs (6) Gagnon
Ty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Ty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gagnon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (8) vs (6) Gagnon#SUB2#
Ty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ty defends well.#T12#
Ty looking to pass the guard.
Gagnon 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.
Ty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gagnon for as long as he can get away with.
Gagnon is trying to keep Ty in close.
#T13#
Gagnon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
Ty controlling from the top position.
Gagnon trying to control the position.
#T14##SUB2#
Gagnon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gagnon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gagnon is looking to sweep but instead, Ty has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gagnon trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Ty prevents Gagnon from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuronoa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kuronoa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanders uses from the top position.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanders pushes down on Kuronoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
Kuronoa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Sanders prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanders 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.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Sanders trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
#T3#
Sanders performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuronoa is not content to let Sanders control the position.#SUB2#
Sanders seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kuronoa has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanders passes into half guard.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanders prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Kuronoa is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Kuronoa trying to control but Sanders postures up.
#T5#
Kuronoa wants to sweep but Sanders has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (3) Sanders
Kuronoa is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders working away.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Kuronoa keeps Sanders under control for a moment.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep.
Sanders working away.
Kuronoa is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Kuronoa is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kuronoa sneaks back into half guard.
Kuronoa is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanders has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (6) Sanders
Kuronoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.
Kuronoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanders wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
My spies in Uncle Nastys Training Shack inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Kuronoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuronoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanders trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kuronoa pulls Sanders in to control the position. #SUB#
Sanders is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kuronoa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sanders is looking to defend but Kuronoa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sanders! Kuronoa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sanders taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ono Kuronoa!
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski jumps guard and drags Fiso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso 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.#T1##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiso is controlling his hands well.
Fiso tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski 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.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Fiso defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Fiso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Fiso is working away.
Fiso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T4#
Fiso is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Fiso defends it.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Fiso has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Fiso
Ignatowski is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T6#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Ignatowski is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T7#
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Ignatowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ignatowski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T8#
Fiso trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T9#
Ignatowski is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Fiso controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Fiso
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#T12#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Fiso is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T13##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Fiso trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #T14#
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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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