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Oil Check 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shun Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prescott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Cao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cao shoots in for a double leg but Prescott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prescott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cao defends well and Prescott ends up having to push Cao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shun Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Prescott.
Cao shoots in looking for a takedown but Prescott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cao 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Prescott gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (0) vs (2) Prescott#SUB2#
Prescott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prescott seems to be working for a kimura but Cao defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Prescott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prescott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (0) vs (5) Prescott#T2#
Cao tries to lock up and control but Prescott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prescott is looking to take Cao 's back but instead Cao gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Prescott trying to pass the guard but Cao defending well. #T3#
Cao is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Prescott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cao is just riding it out for now. Prescott eventually gives up the hold.
Cao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Cao makes his way to full guard, as Prescott worked for a kimura.
Cao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Prescott has gone for a leg lock! Cao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prescott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (5) Prescott#T5#
Prescott looking to control but Cao passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cao is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prescott defends it well. #T6#
Prescott wants to sweep but Cao has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (5) Prescott
Prescott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Prescott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Prescott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Cao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Prescott trying to control here.
Prescott is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Prescott trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cao is working for a kimura but Prescott is defending it quite comfortably.
Prescott trying to hold on to Cao 's head to control him but Cao postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Cao is trying to control. Prescott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cao is pressing down on Prescott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prescott is holding on for now.
Prescott is controlling Cao 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Cao is looking to stall here but Prescott recovers full guard.
Cao wants to control from the top but Prescott keeps moving. #T12#
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prescott is keeping the position for now.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Cao has gone for a leg lock! Prescott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cao 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (5) vs (7) Prescott
Prescott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Prescott stalling.
Cao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prescott is working away from the top position though.#T14##SUB2#
Prescott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cao won't allow Prescott to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prescott wins on points by 7 to 5.
Pete Prescott 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cao clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cao has hold of one of Laszlo's legs. Laszlo is fighting the takedown attempt but Cao gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Laszlo
Laszlo is adopting a defensive guard.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Laszlo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laszlo holds on and takes a little breather.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cao 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.
Laszlo controlling Cao 's posture. #T1##SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Laszlo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laszlo manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Laszlo's guard.
Laszlo pulls Cao in to control the position.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Laszlo managing to control the position.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Laszlo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Laszlo has Cao pulled in close to control his posture.
Cao wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
Laszlo has his hands on Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Laszlo managing to control the position.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Cao 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.
Laszlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao postures up.
Laszlo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laszlo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laszlo trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Laszlo controlling the position.
Laszlo is trying to control the position but Cao postures up.
Laszlo is pulling down on Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cao , at least for the moment.#T4#
Laszlo trying to control the position.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laszlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (0) Laszlo
Laszlo 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.#SUB#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Laszlo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laszlo, who protects the arm well.
Cao trying to control the position but Laszlo is working away. #SUB#
Cao tries for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well. #SUB#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laszlo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laszlo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Laszlo is trying to control but can't.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laszlo is concentrating on defense, preventing Cao from advancing position.
Laszlo is in trouble now - Cao has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (8) vs (0) Laszlo
Cao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laszlo gets back to half guard.#T7#
Laszlo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo gets full guard.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Laszlo is trying to keep Cao in close.
Laszlo pulls Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cao postures up.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Cao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laszlo trying to control the position.
Laszlo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laszlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo has his hands on Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Laszlo trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Laszlo pulls Cao in to control the position.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More stalling from Laszlo.
Let's hope that Laszlo 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.#T10#
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao slips nicely into half guard.
Laszlo is not content to let Cao control the position.
Laszlo trying to control but Cao postures up.
Cao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laszlo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laszlo trying to hold on to Cao 's head to control him but Cao postures up.
Laszlo is pressing down on Cao 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo trying to control the position here.
Laszlo is continuing to stall.#T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laszlo.
Laszlo looking to control.
Laszlo pulls Cao in close to prevent any damage.
Cao 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.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully. #T12#
Laszlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cao pushes down on Laszlo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Laszlo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Laszlo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.
Laszlo wants to get back to full guard.
Laszlo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Laszlo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Laszlo defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Cao trying to mount his opponent but Laszlo defends it.
Laszlo is holding on to half guard well.
Cao wants to control but Laszlo is keeping him busy.
Laszlo has his hands clasped together around Cao 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Laszlo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage.
Laszlo tries to roll over but Cao keeps him under control.
Laszlo has his hands clasped together around Cao 's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Laszlo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laszlo controlling Cao 's posture.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laszlo is pulling down on Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cao , at least for the moment.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laszlo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Won Chuen Cao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Von Hayek tries for a takedown but Three sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Three drives through and clinches with Von Hayek against the cage.
Three drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Hayek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Hayek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Three prevents the takedown attempt.
Three wants a takedown.
I was talking to Three's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparbot Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Von Hayek is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Three can't fight it off and eventually Von Hayek manages to take the fight to the floor. Three looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Three (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Hayek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Three is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Von Hayek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Von Hayek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Three is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Three is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Hayek swings around for an armbar but Three sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (5) Von Hayek
Von Hayek has his hands on Three's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Von Hayek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek controls Three momentarily but Three frees himself.
Three wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
Three trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Three has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Three showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Three tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Von Hayek controlling Three's posture.
Von Hayek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Three is one step ahead there.
Three pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hayek is keeping the position for now.
Three will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Von Hayek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Three doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Three manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Von Hayek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (7) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is stalling in the full guard.
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Three controlling the position.
Von Hayek is looking to pass into half guard but Three pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Three is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (7) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek trying to control the position.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully.
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Von Hayek is trying to keep Three in close.
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Three drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Hayek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Three has Von Hayek in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (9) Von Hayek
Three controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself. #T9#
Von Hayek's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Three is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Three has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (6) vs (9) Von Hayek#SUB2#
Three avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Hayek pulls Three in close to his closed guard and prevents Three from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10##SUB2#
Von Hayek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Hayek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Hayek trying to control the position here.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass. #T11##SUB2#
Von Hayek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Hayek wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek is trying to keep Three in close.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully.
Three looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Three 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.
Von Hayek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Three pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hayek is keeping the position for now.
Three won't allow Von Hayek to sweep him here.
Three advances to half guard.
Three takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Three trying to control from Von Hayek's half guard. Von Hayek has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Von Hayek looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Hayek, not yet. #T13#
Three looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Three is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Von Hayek has his foot on Three's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Three works his way back into a safe position though.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Von Hayek has Three pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Three is aware though and is defending well.
Three looking to pass the guard.
Three pushing down on Von Hayek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Perez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Perez
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
Perez is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Perez
Perez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Perez looking to secure an arm triangle but Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is looking to improve his position but Perez isn't that keen on the idea.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Orion prevents Perez from taking his back.
Orion 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: Orion (2) vs (5) Perez
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Perez's guard.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Orion wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (2) vs (9) Perez
Orion is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Perez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Perez has got his arm under Orion's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Orion has spun round into Perez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (9) Perez
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orion escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (9) Perez
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Orion controls the position from side control.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Orion is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Orion sits in half guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (7) vs (13) Perez#SUB2#
Perez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Perez fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Orion tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
Orion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion is holding on to half guard well.
Perez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (16) Perez
Perez is looking to work his way around to Orion's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Orion regains half guard.#T7#
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Perez prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself. #SUB#
Orion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Perez has passed into half guard!
Orion trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Perez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Orion still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Orion has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (11) vs (16) Perez
Orion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T9##SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs.
Perez is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Orion trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion passes Perez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orion manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (14) vs (16) Perez
Orion controlling the pace for now. #T11##SUB#
Perez is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Orion locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Perez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
The defeated Manny Perez had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Smash Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams has Gonzales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gonzales pulls guard effortlessly.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales has Adams pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Gonzales 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.#T1#
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gonzales trying to control the position here.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams is really struggling to control Gonzales but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Gonzales has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Gonzales is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard. #T3#
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gonzales is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Gonzales is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture.
Adams wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Gonzales trying to control the position here. #T5#
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving. #T6#
Gonzales 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.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Adams is fighting to break Gonzales 's control of his arms but Gonzales is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gonzales has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adams doesn't defend quickly enough and Gonzales has managed to lock this one up! Can Adams escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gonzales on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hector Gonzales !
Hector Gonzales seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Petrelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wilfredo Wild!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wild moves into the clinch.
Petrelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wild prevents it.
#TD2#
Wild has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrelli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrelli (0) vs (4) Wild
Wild avoiding Petrelli 's attempts to control his hands.
Petrelli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wild is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
What can Petrelli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Petrelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wild tries to keep control of the position but Petrelli is staying busy.#T1#
Petrelli wants to escape the position.
Petrelli trying to control the hands but Wild breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Petrelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petrelli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wild looking for the choke but no joy.
Wild is looking to control Petrelli but Petrelli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wild is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petrelli tries to escape but Wild has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB2#
Petrelli preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wild.
Wild trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Petrelli doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Petrelli right now.
#SUB2#
Wild is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Petrelli defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Petrelli wants to control his opponent's hands but Wild gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Petrelli defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Petrelli breaks Wild's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrelli (2) vs (4) Wild
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrelli pushes down on Wild's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrelli moves into full mount! Wild won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrelli (5) vs (4) Wild#T3#
Wild is controlling an arm, preventing Petrelli from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wild is trying to escape the mount but Petrelli keeps good control and instead manages to take Wild's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrelli (8) vs (4) Wild
Wild tries to break free.
Wild keeps trying to improve his position.
Wild is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wild is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petrelli tries to keep control of the position but Wild is staying busy.#T4##SUB#
Petrelli is persistently looking for the submission but Wild is defending it well.
Wild looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Petrelli struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Wild defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petrelli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Wild's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Petrelli 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.
#SUB#
Wild is having to fend off submission attempts from Petrelli, who is looking to sink in the choke. Petrelli doesn't have the hooks in though and Wild manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrelli (8) vs (6) Wild
Petrelli is trying to keep Wild in close.
Wild sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrelli wants to control the position but Wild says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Wild 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.
#T6#
Petrelli trying to control from the bottom.
Petrelli is refusing to be controlled, as Wild sits in half guard.
Petrelli tries to get to full guard but Wild has control of the leg.
Petrelli trying to control here.
Petrelli has his hands clasped together around Wild's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Petrelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wild pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Petrelli trying to control from the bottom.
Wild is taking a breather. Petrelli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrelli keeps working.
Petrelli trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wild is trying to work for a kimura but Petrelli is defending well.
Petrelli wants to control but Wild passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrelli (8) vs (9) Wild#T8#
Petrelli is trying to control Wild's posture but Wild avoids it.
Petrelli is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Petrelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wild tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrelli is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wild tries for a kimura but Petrelli is defending well.
Wild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrelli keeps working. #T9#
Petrelli is looking for a sweep.
Petrelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrelli (10) vs (9) Wild#SUB#
Petrelli is looking for a kimura here.
Petrelli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrelli (13) vs (9) Wild
Wild is looking to improve his position but Petrelli isn't that keen on the idea.
Petrelli controlling the pace for now.
Wild is squirming around, avoiding Petrelli's attempts to control the action.
Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Petrelli wants to take Wild's back but he can't do it this time.
Wild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wild is still trying to improve position.
Petrelli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petrelli looking to control but Wild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wild wants to hold on but Petrelli pushes him away.
Petrelli tries to control but Wild wriggling away.
Wild wants to control but Petrelli is having none of it.#T11#
Petrelli fails to advance to Wild's back.
Wild wants to control but Petrelli is having none of it.
Petrelli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wild 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: Petrelli (16) vs (9) Wild
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Petrelli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Petrelli is looking for the choke from the back position but Wild is controlling his hands well.
Petrelli trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Wild is really stuck here.
Wild tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wild tries to hold on but Petrelli pushes him away.
Petrelli trying to control but Wild is having none of it.
Petrelli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petrelli controlling the pace for now.
Wild tries to lock up and control but Petrelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrelli wants to control but instead Wild manages to regain half guard.
Wild is looking to control Petrelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wild avoid being mounted?#T13##SUB2#
Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wild trying to control here.
Petrelli wants to pass to mount but Wild is defending the position.
Wild tries to get to full guard but Petrelli has control of the leg.
Petrelli is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Petrelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wild trying to control the position here.
Wild working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Petrelli wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Wild 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.
Petrelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrelli trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrelli takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Dan Petrelli 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Copeland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Copeland wants to counter with a clinch but Boaz pushes him away.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copeland as he avoids it easily.
Copeland with the counter takedown but Boaz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Copeland drives through and clinches with Boaz against the cage.
#TD2#
Copeland pulls guard successfully.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Copeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Copeland, not yet.
Copeland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (0) vs (2) Copeland
Copeland looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Copeland is aware though and is defending well.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now.
Copeland trying to control but Boaz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Boaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Copeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boaz is looking to improve his position.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
Boaz gets full guard.
Boaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boaz is trying to control the position but Copeland postures up.
Copeland stands and throws Boaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (5) Copeland
Boaz is holding Copeland down, trying to stall.
Copeland tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boaz's legs.
Boaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Copeland wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boaz tries to bench press Copeland off him but Copeland keeps the position.
Boaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Boaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boaz stops Copeland from passing to mount.
Boaz is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
Boaz is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Copeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Boaz is defending well.
Boaz is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it. #T3##SUB2#
Copeland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Copeland's guard! Nice work there by Boaz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (5) Copeland#SUB2#
Copeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Copeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Copeland 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.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Copeland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boaz preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Copeland working for a triangle but Boaz defends it easily.
Copeland keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass. #T4#
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Copeland, not yet.
Boaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Copeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaz has managed to get both his arms back between Copeland's legs - danger averted.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom. #T5#
Copeland wants to control the position but Boaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Copeland manages to get to full guard.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland wants to sweep here but Boaz controlling him for the moment.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Boaz is really struggling to control Copeland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boaz passes Copeland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Copeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copeland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boaz (2) vs (9) Copeland#T6##SUB2#
Copeland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Boaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Copeland is not going to allow Boaz to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Boaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Copeland.
Boaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Copeland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Copeland is looking for the choke from the back position but Boaz is controlling his hands well. #T7#
Copeland is trying to stick to Boaz's back but Boaz is turning into Copeland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Copeland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (4) vs (9) Copeland
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Copeland 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: Boaz (4) vs (11) Copeland
Boaz wants to improve his position but Copeland is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Boaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Copeland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaz keeps working. #SUB2#
Copeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8##SUB#
Boaz has his foot on Copeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Copeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Boaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for a triangle but Copeland pushes his legs off easily.
Copeland passes into half guard.
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Copeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Copeland passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (4) vs (14) Copeland
Copeland passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boaz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boaz (4) vs (16) Copeland
Copeland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boaz is looking to escape.
Boaz tries to lock up and control but Copeland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Boaz can't escape the position.
Copeland wants to take his opponent's back but Boaz doesn't allow it.
Copeland moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Boaz (4) vs (19) Copeland#SUB2#
Copeland is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boaz for a finish. #SUB2#
Copeland looking for the choke but no joy.
Copeland is trying to stick to Boaz's back but Boaz is turning into Copeland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Copeland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (6) vs (19) Copeland
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Copeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (6) vs (21) Copeland#T10#
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaz is retaining full guard.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
Boaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Copeland looking to pass the guard.
Copeland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Boaz, not yet. #T11#
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaz is retaining full guard.
Boaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Boaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Copeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Copeland is pushing down on Boaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Copeland has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Copeland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Copeland.
Boaz trying to control here.
Copeland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Copeland is pressing down on Boaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boaz is holding on for now. #T12#
Copeland passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (6) vs (24) Copeland
Copeland wants to take Boaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Copeland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boaz wants to control but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland wants to take his opponent's back but Boaz doesn't allow it.
Boaz 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.
Boaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Copeland pushes down on Boaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boaz defends it well. #T13#
Copeland works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (6) vs (27) Copeland
Copeland advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boaz (6) vs (29) Copeland
Boaz is controlling an arm, preventing Copeland from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boaz 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: Boaz (6) vs (32) Copeland#SUB2#
Copeland is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Boaz trying to control the action but Copeland just sinks the hooks in.
Boaz tries to escape but Copeland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boaz trying to control the hands but Copeland won't let him. #SUB2#
Copeland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Copeland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copeland gets his hands free as Boaz looks to control. #SUB2#
Boaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Boaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Copeland.
And that's the end of the fight!
Copeland wins on points by 32 to 6.
Our winner, Travis Copeland, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Qiang Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cao wants to clinch but Neuer slips to the side#TD2#
and Neuer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (0) vs (2) Neuer
Neuer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (0) vs (5) Neuer
Cao tries to buck Neuer off but Neuer is having none of it.
Neuer works to advance to full mount. Cao defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cao (0) vs (7) Neuer
Cao 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: Cao (0) vs (10) Neuer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Neuer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cao is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manuel Neuer!
After the big win, Manuel Neuer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuro Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (0) Tower
Tower wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Tower gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tower avoid being mounted?
Tower desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nagasaki is thwarting Tower's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Tower is defending well.
Tower keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Nagasaki wants to control but Tower is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tower sees it coming and defends easily.
Tower won't allow Nagasaki to pass to mount.
Nagasaki is thwarting Tower's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Tower managing to control the position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving. #T3#
Tower is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Tower's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Nagasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tower is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Tower has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
More stalling from Tower.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Nagasaki trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom. #T7#
Tower has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nagasaki postures up.
Tower trying to control the position here.
Tower is continuing to stall.#T8#
Nagasaki postures up.
Tower controlling the position.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Tower with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving. #T11#
Tower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The adventures of Tower the control monster continue. Boring.
Nagasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Tower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Tower has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Tower managing to control the position. #T14#
Tower is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nagasaki takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
A relieved looking Yuro Nagasaki 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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