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CWC 317 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Everett Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Clubber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Arroyo
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Arroyo is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber is trying to control. Arroyo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arroyo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arroyo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Arroyo is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Arroyo being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arroyo for as long as he can get away with.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T2#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Arroyo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Arroyo
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arroyo is one step ahead there.
Arroyo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Clubber has his hands on Arroyo's head, controlling the position.
Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clubber's guard. #SUB2#
Arroyo is looking for a kimura but Clubber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arroyo to get the leverage.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arroyo uses his free foot to push down on Clubber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clubber. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Arroyo
Clubber tries to hold on but Arroyo postures up.#T4#
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Arroyo controlling his opponent.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Arroyo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Clubber is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Everett Arroyo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Everett Arroyo thanked Knockaround Guys Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riley closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Riley jumps into guard, dragging Nelson to the mat.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Nelson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Riley doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nelson 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 Riley - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Riley! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dagestanskiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oh (4) vs (0) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy tries to bench press Oh off him but Oh keeps the position.
Dagestanskiy holding on.
Oh taking a breather here.
Dagestanskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy is still trying to improve position.
Dagestanskiy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Dagestanskiy is doing well to control the position and prevent Oh from advancing to side control.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (4) vs (4) Dagestanskiy#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has got his arm under Oh's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Oh has spun round into Dagestanskiy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (6) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dagestanskiy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oh controls the pace.
Dagestanskiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Oh being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has his foot on Oh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oh works his way back into a safe position though.
Dagestanskiy has Oh pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oh defends well.
Dagestanskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dagestanskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Dagestanskiy's legs - danger averted.
Oh won't allow Dagestanskiy to sweep him here.
Dagestanskiy is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
#T5#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy pulls Oh in to control the position. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dagestanskiy keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dagestanskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dagestanskiy controlling the position.
Dagestanskiy 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.#T6#
Dagestanskiy is trying to keep Oh in close.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oh passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (9) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Oh gets to mount! Dagestanskiy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (11) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy tries to hold on but Oh postures up.#T7#
Oh trying to control but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.
Dagestanskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy 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.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (11) vs (8) Dagestanskiy
Oh is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8##SUB2#
Oh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dagestanskiy's arms. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Oh is controlling Dagestanskiy 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (13) vs (8) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Oh is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Dagestanskiy working a defensive guard here.
Oh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dagestanskiy pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#T11#
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (13) vs (10) Dagestanskiy
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh 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: Oh (15) vs (10) Dagestanskiy#T12#
Dagestanskiy gets back to full guard.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Oh passes into half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Oh stalling away here and it's allowed Dagestanskiy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oh controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy working for submissions but it's allowed Oh to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dagestanskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Jisoo Oh 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dino Ebedi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ebedi has Verus up against the cage in a clinch.
Ebedi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Verus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ebedi as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Verus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Verus showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ebedi (0) vs (2) Verus
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.
Ebedi moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebedi has Verus pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi continues to stall.
Ebedi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Verus is now in half guard. #T1#
Ebedi is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Verus 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.
Ebedi tries to get to full guard but Verus has control of the leg.
Ebedi is controlling Verus's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Verus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ebedi is just riding it out for now. Verus eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Verus prevents Ebedi from improving his position.
Ebedi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ebedi is adopting a defensive guard.
Verus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ebedi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is thwarting Ebedi's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ebedi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ebedi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ebedi'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.
Ebedi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ebedi wants to control the position but Verus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Ebedi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verus is working away from the top position though.
Verus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ebedi wants to control but Verus is keeping busy.
Ebedi keeping hold of Verus's head, controlling as best he can.
Verus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ebedi is trying to maintain the position but Verus is very close to passing his half guard.
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard but Verus has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (0) vs (5) Verus#T5##SUB2#
Verus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ebedi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (2) vs (5) Verus
Ebedi trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Ebedi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Verus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Verus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ebedi is aware though and is defending well.
Ebedi wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.
Ebedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ebedi tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Verus looking for a guillotine here but Ebedi defends easily.
Ebedi tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ebedi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ebedi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ebedi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ebedi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Verus 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.
Verus trying to control here.
#T8#
Verus is not content to let Ebedi control the position.
Ebedi content to control rather than advance.
Verus trying to get back to full guard but Ebedi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (5) vs (5) Verus#SUB#
Ebedi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Verus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Verus and Ebedi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Ebedi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Verus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Verus gets back to full guard.
Verus keeping moving, preventing Ebedi from controlling successfully.
Ebedi stays in close to Verus's body and controls the position. #T10#
Ebedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebedi controlling from the top position.
Ebedi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verus is keeping the position for now.
Ebedi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Verus keeping full guard, as Ebedi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Verus is looking for a triangle here but Ebedi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (8) vs (5) Verus#SUB#
Ebedi swings around for an armbar but Verus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ebedi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (8) vs (7) Verus
Ebedi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ebedi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (10) vs (7) Verus#T12##SUB2#
Verus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ebedi is aware though and is defending well.
Ebedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebedi looking to sit in guard and control but Verus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (10) vs (9) Verus
Ebedi has his hands on Verus's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Ebedi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (12) vs (9) Verus
Verus 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.#SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ebedi looking to pass the guard.
Ebedi wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving. #T14#
Ebedi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ebedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus working a defensive guard but Ebedi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (15) vs (9) Verus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verus prevents Ebedi from moving into mount. #SUB#
Ebedi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Verus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ebedi's guard! Nice work there by Verus! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (15) vs (11) Verus
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebedi takes the fight on points by 15 to 11. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Telegin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lima did well to prevent Telegin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Telegin
Lima tries to roll over but Telegin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Telegin seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Telegin seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Telegin is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Telegin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telegin.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Lima wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
Lima is looking to control Telegin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Telegin is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Telegin passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Telegin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Telegin
Telegin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Telegin's attempts to control the action.
Lima is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Telegin controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB2#
Telegin looking to secure an arm triangle but Lima defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Telegin fails to take his opponent's back.
Telegin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telegin wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T5#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Telegin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Telegin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin goes for an armbar but Lima turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Telegin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Telegin is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. #T6#
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Telegin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lima 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.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Telegin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.#SUB2#
Telegin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Telegin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Telegin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Telegin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lima 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 Telegin. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) Telegin
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Telegin keeps working.
Telegin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Telegin, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Telegin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Telegin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Telegin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (8) Telegin#SUB#
Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Telegin is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can.
Telegin tries to reverse the position but Lima maintains control.
Lima tries to control but Telegin wriggling away. #SUB#
Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Telegin is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can. #T9#
Telegin wants to control but Lima is having none of it.
Telegin is looking to get to half guard.
Lima trying to control but Telegin is having none of it.
Telegin wants to control but Lima is having none of it.
Telegin 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: Lima (7) vs (10) Telegin#T10#
Telegin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Telegin defends easily.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Telegin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telegin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Telegin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Lima is pressing down on Telegin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Telegin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Telegin is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Telegin is very close to passing his half guard.
Telegin wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima trying to hold on to Telegin's head to control him but Telegin postures up.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Telegin trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Lima wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Telegin is working for a submission of some sort.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Telegin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (13) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lima wants to control but Telegin is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Telegin working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up.
Telegin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lima tries to hold on but Telegin postures up.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Telegin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Telegin has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Telegin is working for a guillotine from mount but Lima frees his head quite easily.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Lima tries to hold on but Telegin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Telegin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lima is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (13) Telegin
Lima passes Telegin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Telegin defends it well. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Telegin sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telegin wins on points by 13 to 9.
Sergey Telegin gave a mention to Neon Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Catara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catara shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Catara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Catara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Diaz pushes Catara up against the cage in a clinch.
Catara jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Catara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Catara won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Catara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass.
Catara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass. #T1#
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Catara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Catara from controlling successfully.
Diaz has Catara pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Catara advances to half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Catara has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to hold on to Catara's head to control him but Catara postures up.
Catara prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz has his hands clasped together around Catara's back. He's all about the action.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Catara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz 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: Catara (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz stalling.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Catara defends it. #T5#
Catara wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Catara actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Catara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Catara tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Catara wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz not doing much here.
Catara wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Catara (0) vs (5) Diaz#T7#
Diaz trying to control the position but Catara is working away.
Catara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Catara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Catara denies him.
A control attempt from Catara but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catara (0) vs (7) Diaz#T9#
Catara tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Catara is looking to get to half guard.
Catara wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Catara is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Catara is just holding on here. Diaz manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Catara (0) vs (10) Diaz
Catara wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Catara looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Catara is having to fend off submission attempts from Diaz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Diaz doesn't have the hooks in though and Catara manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catara (2) vs (10) Diaz#T11#
Diaz controls Catara momentarily but Catara frees himself.
Catara is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Catara wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catara stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Catara content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz pulls Catara in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catara (2) vs (12) Diaz
Catara wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.
Catara tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#T13#
Catara trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Catara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Catara is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Catara wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz controlling the action here. #T14#
More stalling from Diaz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catara wants to control the action here but instead Diaz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Catara (2) vs (15) Diaz
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 15 to 2.
Dick Diaz 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Geronimo Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McCain 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 (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but McCain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) McCain
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but McCain mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (8) McCain
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
McCain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Garcia is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (0) vs (11) McCain
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
McCain is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Garcia tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McCain looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McCain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
McCain working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McCain keeps control of the position as Garcia tries to break free.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I would not like to be Garcia right now.
I really don't envy Garcia right now.
#SUB2#
McCain is persistently looking for the submission but Garcia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garcia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
McCain controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
McCain is trying to stick to Garcia's back but Garcia is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garcia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (11) McCain
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Garcia lying in McCain's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. McCain decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Garcia taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
After winning the bout, John McCain 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vrjalya.
Vrjalya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Barnes gets control of Vrjalya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (2) Barnes
Our spies down at at Mentor Gym inform us that Barnes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes looking to control.
Vrjalya won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrjalya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrjalya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Vrjalya defends it easily.
#T2#
Vrjalya slips nicely into half guard.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Vrjalya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vrjalya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Vrjalya has passed into half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB#
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T5#
Vrjalya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes 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.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (8) vs (2) Barnes
Vrjalya controlling his opponent.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Vrjalya trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Vrjalya is looking to work his way around to Barnes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vrjalya in particular looking to stall.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vrjalya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Vrjalya sits in half guard.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Vrjalya sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (8) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrjalya gets full guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T10#
Vrjalya looking to control.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes passes Vrjalya's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Vrjalya is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vrjalya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vrjalya's guard.
Barnes trying to control from Vrjalya's half guard. Vrjalya has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vrjalya can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vrjalya won't allow Barnes to pass to mount. #T12#
Barnes trying to advance position but Vrjalya counters by regaining guard.
Vrjalya has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Barnes is pushing down on Vrjalya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vrjalya is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
Barnes trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vrjalya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vrjalya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (10) vs (4) Barnes
Vrjalya passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vrjalya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T14#
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vrjalya stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (13) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Vrjalya keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Ken Vrjalya 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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Co-main event
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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 32 wins and 33 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dalton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Majere
Dalton takes a little break here. Majere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dalton'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.
Majere sneaks back into half guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Majere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Majere's legs - danger averted.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Majere trying to control the position.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Majere pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (7) vs (0) Majere
Majere seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Dalton trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dalton trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom. #T3#
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Dalton wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Majere will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Majere manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalton's best efforts.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Majere is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (0) Majere
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton trying to control but Majere is having none of it. #T6#
Majere tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Majere can't escape the position.
Dalton looking to control but Majere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Majere tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Dalton avoids the attempt from Majere to control.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Majere is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Majere sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton controlling the action here.#T12#
Majere won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Majere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Dalton stalling.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (13) vs (0) Majere
Majere tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Majere tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Majere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton is just content to waste time from the top position. Majere takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Majere keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Pacer Dalton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 37 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Elvul scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (4) Elvul
Elvul wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Elvul wants to take a breather but Sakuraba manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Elvul.
Elvul showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle here but Elvul uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (7) Elvul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
Sakuraba is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Elvul is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakuraba (0) vs (9) Elvul
Sakuraba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Elvul looking to secure an arm triangle but Sakuraba defends it well.
Elvul controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Sakuraba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Elvul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sakuraba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Elvul is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Elvul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakuraba is controlling Elvul's posture.#T5#
Sakuraba controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Sakuraba 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.
Elvul 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.
Sakuraba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants to control but Elvul passes easily into half guard.
Sakuraba is concentrating on defense, preventing Elvul from advancing position.
Elvul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Sakuraba is doing well to control the position and prevent Elvul from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Elvul sits in half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to control Elvul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakuraba avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elvul to get the leverage. #T8#
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is doing well to control the position and prevent Elvul from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elvul content to control rather than advance.
Elvul is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Elvul prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba is controlling Elvul's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Elvul is looking to stall here but Sakuraba recovers full guard.
Elvul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuraba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Sakuraba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Elvul is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving. #T12#
Sakuraba is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture.
Sakuraba being controlled here, momentarily.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (9) Elvul
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Elvul is controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Elvul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakuraba's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (11) Elvul
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Elvul in close.
#T14#
Sakuraba pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (11) Elvul
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 11 to 4.
Dreynos Elvul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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