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CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (0) Saric
Saric is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saric trying to control the position.
Newton passes Saric's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Saric defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saric has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saric.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newton looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Saric wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saric's guard.
Newton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (5) vs (0) Saric#SUB#
Newton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saric is now in Newton's guard. A big mistake from Newton there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (5) vs (2) Saric
Newton keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Saric pushes his legs off easily.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
My spies in Monsters Inc inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton 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: Newton (7) vs (2) Saric
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura here but Saric manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (7) vs (4) Saric#T3#
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (7) vs (7) Saric#SUB2#
Saric thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is trying to work for a sweep but Saric has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (7) vs (9) Saric
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Saric looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton tries to improve his position but instead Saric has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Newton (7) vs (12) Saric#SUB2#
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saric gets his way!
#SUB2#
Saric is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB2#
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saric gets his way!
Saric trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Saric is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Saric working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Newton is doing well to defend. Saric seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Newton is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentin Saric!
After the fight, Valentin Saric was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski drives through and clinches with Esteves against the cage.
#TD2#
Ignatowski jumps guard and drags Esteves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T1#
Esteves stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Esteves's head to control his posture.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Esteves trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T4#
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
#T5#
Esteves moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Esteves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski stops Esteves from passing to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Esteves postures up.#SUB#
Esteves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esteves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs. #T7#
Ignatowski is letting Esteves control him for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Esteves dominates the positioning.
Esteves trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Esteves is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Esteves controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Esteves keeps moving and retains side control.
Esteves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs. #T9#
Esteves trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Esteves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ignatowski stops Esteves from passing to mount. #T10#
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.
Esteves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Esteves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ignatowski trying to control but Esteves postures up.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Esteves sits in half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is controlling Esteves's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esteves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Esteves postures up.
#T13#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Esteves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T14#
Esteves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski prevents Esteves from improving position.
Esteves in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski is not content to let Esteves control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Vartan Esteves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burroughs tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burroughs to the ground. Burroughs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burroughs closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Burroughs pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Walters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs keeping hold of Walters's head, controlling as best he can.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Burroughs#T2#
Walters has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters 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.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs postures up.
#SUB#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is pushing down on Walters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walters is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs trying to control from Walters's half guard. Walters has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5##SUB#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Walters is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs working away.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs staying calm.
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Walters regains half guard.#T7#
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (6) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Walters keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well.
Walters tries to keep control of the position but Burroughs is staying busy.
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters looking for the choke but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Walters manages to sink in the hooks. #T8##SUB#
Walters looking for the choke from the back.
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Walters is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burroughs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Walters. #T9#
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Burroughs breaks Walters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (6) vs (7) Burroughs
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs pushes down on Walters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (10) vs (7) Burroughs#SUB#
Burroughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walters. #T11#
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Walters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burroughs is defending well though. Walters let's go of the attempt for now.
Burroughs is trying to break free.
#T12##SUB#
Walters looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Walters tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke.
Burroughs is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T13#
Walters is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Walters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (9) Burroughs
Walters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (12) Burroughs#T14#
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Burroughs working for a submission but Walters is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 12 to 10.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Al Jhit prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Al Jhit has clasped his hands together around Cubbedge 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cubbedge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cubbedge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cubbedge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cubbedge ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for subs from the bottom but Cubbedge mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Cubbedge takes Al Jhit's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (6) Al Jhit
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cubbedge has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Jhit stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture. #T4#
Al Jhit stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (9) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to buck Al Jhit off but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit taking a breather here. #T5#
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (9) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#T7#
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Al Jhit has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cubbedge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Cubbedge trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (17) vs (11) Al Jhit
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Cubbedge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (15) Al Jhit#T14#
Al Jhit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
Al Jhit struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuronoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lalla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuronoa pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kuronoa moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Kuronoa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Lalla defends easily.
Lalla looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalla defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lalla 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. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lalla 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. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuronoa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Kuronoa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuronoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuronoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuronoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Kuronoa passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
Kuronoa stalling.
Lalla is staying active underneath Kuronoa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuronoa tries to pass to full mount but Lalla defends it. #SUB#
Kuronoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Kuronoa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well. #SUB#
Kuronoa 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 is looking for a kimura but Lalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuronoa to get the leverage.
Kuronoa is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Kuronoa slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa content to control rather than advance.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lalla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuronoa has passed into half guard!
Kuronoa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well. #T5#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg.
Lalla moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuronoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuronoa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lalla. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (0) Lalla
Lalla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.#T6##SUB#
Kuronoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lalla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kuronoa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lalla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuronoa has cracked it and Lalla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuronoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ono Kuronoa!
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Burnham's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Burnham
Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burnham's guard.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Burnham
Toehold tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Toehold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms.
Toehold tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Burnham looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Toehold showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Toehold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burnham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Toehold defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Burnham keeps control of the position as Toehold tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Burnham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Toehold wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Burnham is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold tries to break free.
Burnham wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Burnham working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burnham's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Burnham trying to control the position.
#T3#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham looking for a sweep. Not yet Burnham, not yet.
Toehold trying to move into half guard but instead Burnham has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (6) Burnham
Burnham advances to half guard.
Burnham passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (9) Burnham
Toehold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Burnham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Burnham tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Burnham is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Burnham is controlling well.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
Burnham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toehold's guard. #T5#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold moves into full guard.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (12) Burnham
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Toehold tries to buck Burnham off but Burnham is having none of it.
Burnham moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (4) vs (14) Burnham
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Toehold is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Toehold and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burnham prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T7#
Burnham wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Burnham stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (17) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toehold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Burnham has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (4) vs (19) Burnham
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold regains half guard.#SUB2#
Burnham 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.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Burnham sits in half guard. #T9#
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Burnham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burnham has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Burnham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (22) Burnham#T11#
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Burnham wants to control the action but instead Toehold gets a body lock and reverses into Burnham's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (6) vs (22) Burnham
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham is adopting a defensive guard.
Burnham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Burnham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Burnham is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (22) Burnham
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burnham wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Burnham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Burnham is defending against the submission attempts here by Toehold.
Burnham is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving.
Burnham wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Burnham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (24) Burnham
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham wins on points by 24 to 9.
Lester Burnham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 11 wins and 7 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Menezes was covering up waiting for the punch and Czarny Z Garbowa finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (0) Menezes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Menezes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Czarny Z Garbowa stacks Menezes 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 Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (5) vs (0) Menezes
Menezes can't do much from the bottom here.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Menezes's legs.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa working away.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Czarny Z Garbowa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Menezes, who protects the arm well.
Menezes regains half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows the pace down in half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to free his trapped foot but Menezes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Menezes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Czarny Z Garbowa is aware though and is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (0) Menezes
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to advance to mount but Menezes denies him. #T3#
Menezes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Menezes wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Menezes's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Menezes is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Czarny Z Garbowa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Our winner, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa, 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Simone 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#
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simone tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Kersikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simone is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Simone is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kersikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Simone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Simone
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone 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.
Simone is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov wants to take Simone's back but he can't do it this time.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Simone tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Simone working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is working to get back to half guard.
Simone is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simone tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T8#
Simone gets back to half guard.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Simone wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (0) Simone
Simone seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Simone regains half guard.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Simone controlling the position well.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) Simone
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov prevents Simone from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Simone controlling from the back.
Simone keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Simone has hold of Kersikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kersikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T12#
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov prevents Simone from taking his back.
Simone wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Simone prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Simone fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (14) vs (7) Simone
Simone controlling from the back.#T14##SUB2#
Simone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simone's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (7) Simone
Kersikov won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (9) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is pulling down on Simone's head to control his posture.
Simone preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 22 wins and 14 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tidd closes the distance and clinches up with Huhrera , looking for a takedown. Tidd pushes Huhrera against the cage but Huhrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tidd doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Huhrera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Tidd
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.
Huhrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Tidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Tidd trying to hold on to Huhrera 's head to control him but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Huhrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Tidd is positioning himself well to prevent Huhrera advancing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Tidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Tidd keeping control of the position.
Tidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tidd.
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Huhrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tidd for as long as he can get away with.
Tidd 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.
Huhrera controlling from the top position.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
Tidd is looking to improve his position.
Tidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tidd.#T5#
Tidd has Huhrera pulled in close to control his posture.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Huhrera controlling him for the moment.
Huhrera being controlled here momentarily.
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there. #T6#
Huhrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidd controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Huhrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (0) Tidd#T7#
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tidd manages to get back to half guard.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Tidd is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Tidd is defending well.
Tidd tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.#T8#
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tidd.
Tidd controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Huhrera pushes down on Tidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tidd is looking to control Huhrera 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?
Tidd wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Tidd has his hands clasped together around Huhrera 's back. He's all about the action.
Tidd is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tidd wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tidd wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Tidd is defending well.
Huhrera wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it.
Huhrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera continues to stall.#SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tidd defends it well. #T11#
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tidd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd trying to control here.
Tidd keeping hold of Huhrera 's head, controlling as best he can.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Tidd defends it. #T12#
Tidd is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Tidd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tidd controls Huhrera momentarily but Huhrera frees himself. #T13#
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Tidd wants to improve his position but instead Huhrera has moved into half guard.
Tidd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Tidd is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
#T14#
Tidd controlling the position.
Tidd 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.
Tidd is pulling down on Huhrera 's head. It's preventing any offense from Huhrera , at least for the moment.
Tidd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (8) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd prevents Huhrera from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Julio Valeron Huhrera retains his bantamweight title!
Julio Valeron Huhrera 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest darts in looking for a takedown but Hell gets double underhooks and turns Priest into the cage.
Hell goes for a double leg but Priest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priest continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hell decides to pull guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
Hell being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Priest controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell wants to hit a sweep here but Priest passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hell there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (3) Priest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest controlling the pace.
Hell is concentrating on defense, preventing Priest from advancing position.
Hell wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (6) Priest
Priest looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest fails to move to back control. #T2#
Hell is just holding on here. Priest manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (9) Priest
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.
Hell is trying to break free.
#T3#
Priest 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.
Hell tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Hell breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (9) Priest
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Hell pushes his legs off easily.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hell wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (11) Priest
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Hell is trying to hold Priest in close to prevent damage but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is keen to just control but Hell is a slippery customer.
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell is trying to control but Priest manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (14) Priest
Priest controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Hell tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hell has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (2) vs (17) Priest
Hell tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Priest is looking for the choke from the back position but Hell is controlling his hands well. #T7#
Hell wants to control his opponent's hands but Priest gets his hands free.
Hell breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (17) Priest#SUB#
Hell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Priest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Priest has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (19) Priest
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hell looking to control but Priest passes into half guard.
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell working a defensive guard but Priest manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (22) Priest
Priest wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy. #T9#
Hell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Priest easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (4) vs (24) Priest
Hell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hell wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Hell is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Hell is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hell is looking to escape.
Priest fails to take his opponent's back. #T12#
Hell tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (4) vs (27) Priest
Hell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Priest has the hooks in. Hell is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Priest passes his arm under Hell's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hell taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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