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CATCHMANIA 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sulvar circles away.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Nickal
Sulvar wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sulvar is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T1#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away. #T3#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to take Sulvar's back but he can't do it this time.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal content just to control the position here. #T4#
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sulvar is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal postures up.
#T5#
Sulvar controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Nickal
Sulvar advances to half guard.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T6#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Sulvar looking to improve position, pressing down on Nickal's thigh with his hand. Nickal seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sulvar paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sulvar's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nickal picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jello 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: Jello (2) vs (0) Diesel
Jello wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Jello trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diesel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel 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.
Jello controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello'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.
Jello 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.
Jello pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jello looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello controlling the position for now.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well. #T2#
Jello keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello is controlling Diesel's posture.#T3#
Jello working a defensive guard but Diesel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (5) Diesel
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diesel gets to mount! Jello was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (2) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Jello tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Jello wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Jello tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Jello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jello has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (10) Diesel
Jello tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Jello is working to get back to half guard.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is taking a breather. Jello 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Diesel is looking to pass Jello's guard but actually Jello recovers to full guard.
Jello pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Jello wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diesel is now in half guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jello is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Jello moves into full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Jello pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Jello wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Jello is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Jello 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.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Diesel stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position. #T13#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello 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: Jello (4) vs (10) Diesel
Jello wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Jello is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Jello trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Diesel won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Steel gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Kersikov stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Steel is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the position but Steel manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
Kersikov tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Kersikov can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Steel to control. #T3#
Steel controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steel controls the position.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Steel keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Steel controlling from the back.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T6##SUB#
Steel looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away. #T7#
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Steel prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T8#
Steel wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel controlling the action here.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard. #T9#
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Steel wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T10#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Steel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (5) Kersikov
Steel looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T11#
Steel fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Steel trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T12#
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling his opponent.
Steel avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Steel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount but Steel keeps good control and instead manages to take Kersikov's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (10) vs (5) Kersikov
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Steel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Steel is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Bjj Steel 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saldini can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Siam has Saldini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saldini tumbling to the mat - Siam dives into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Siam
Saldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Siam
Siam has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Saldini controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Siam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam gets full guard.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Saldini trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T6#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam controlling Saldini's posture.
Siam controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage. #T7#
Saldini trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini preventing the sweep. #T8#
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saldini is taking a breather. Siam 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.
Saldini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (2) Siam
Saldini fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini trying to control but Siam is having none of it. #T10#
Siam can't escape the position.
Siam 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.
Siam wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard. #T11#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Saldini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Siam won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Saldini slows the pace down in half guard.
Saldini wants to advance to full mount but Siam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saldini stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (5) vs (6) Siam#T13#
Saldini has given up his back. Will we see Siam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (5) vs (9) Siam
Saldini just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Siam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Saldini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam.
Siam gets his hands free as Saldini looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 9 to 5.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavlov defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Pavlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavlov pinned against the cage. Pavlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the cage.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramirez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ramirez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pavlov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T1#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov passes into side control, despite Ramirez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
What's Ramirez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ramirez prevents Pavlov from moving into mount. #T3#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez 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: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T4#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Ramirez
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov 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. #T5#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away. #T7#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov fails to advance to Ramirez's back.
Ramirez tries to control the position but Pavlov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Ramirez
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Ramirez needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Ramirez tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10##SUB#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ramirez is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Ramirez is staying busy.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Pavlov.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Pavlov controls the action.
Ramirez tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#T11#
Pavlov wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape.
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
Pavlov controls the action.
Ramirez turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Ramirez
Pavlov controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Pavlov seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (6) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Pavlov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (20) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hirsch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.#CL2#
Hirsch clinches up against the cage.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hirsch drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the cage.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Hirsch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Hirsch is continuing to stall.
Cubbedge passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.#T2#
Cubbedge prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now.
Hirsch is controlling Cubbedge 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hirsch gets full guard.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch 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.#T5#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #T6#
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position. #T7#
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hirsch's thigh. Hirsch counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position here. #T8#
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hirsch has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #T10#
Hirsch controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch seems keen to control Cubbedge 's posture.#T13#
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Hirsch 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.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Hirsch pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
Bart Cubbedge 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 15 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Trump gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trump prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Trump stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Trump is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz has control of Trump's left arm, preventing Trump from doing any damage.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cruz is trying is best to control the position here.
Cruz wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Trump controlling the action here.
Trump is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Trump wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trump is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump trying to control the pace.
Trump is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #T5#
Trump is controlling the pace.
Trump is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. #T6#
Cruz is controlling Trump's posture.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Trump 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.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump 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.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T8#
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cruz pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T10#
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Trump prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Trump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Trump wants to take Cruz's back here but Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Trump has control of Cruz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cruz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Trump controlling from mount. #T13#
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Trump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Trump working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Trump looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cruz manages to regain half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is controlling Trump's trapped leg to prevent Trump from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Donald Trump retains his welterweight title!
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Michael Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen can't get the takedown.
Petersen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petersen looking for a takedown.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conald Petersen.
Petersen wants a takedown but no success here.
Petersen is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Zulu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zulu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Zulu has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu 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.
Petersen trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Zulu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.#SUB#
Zulu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Petersen stacks Zulu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Petersen! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (0) vs (3) Petersen
Petersen laying and praying for a moment but Zulu takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Zulu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen not doing much here.
#T2#
Zulu moves into full guard.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zulu working for a triangle but Petersen defends it easily.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.#T3#
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Zulu keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pushing down on Zulu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zulu reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (3) Petersen
Petersen 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.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Zulu has passed into half guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
Zulu stalling.
Petersen wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
Zulu prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T7#
Zulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zulu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu controlling the action here.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Zulu sits in half guard.
Zulu prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Zulu trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Zulu is controlling the pace.
Zulu is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.#T11#
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (3) Petersen
Zulu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it. #T12#
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.#T13#
Petersen sneaks back into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Zulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Zulu pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zulu prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Zulu's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Shaka Zulu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
El Toro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#T2#
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.#T3#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva Jr is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Silva Jr 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.
#T4#
El Toro trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
El Toro is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro defends it well.
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
El Toro is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Silva Jr 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.
El Toro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (2) vs (5) Silva Jr
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is working hard here to advance position.#T7##SUB2#
Silva Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
Silva Jr just content to control the position.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T8#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Silva Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva Jr advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
El Toro tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9##SUB2#
Silva Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… El Toro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by El Toro and Silva Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
El Toro is looking to reverse the position.
Silva Jr working away.
El Toro manages to get back to half guard.
El Toro won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva Jr.
#T10#
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
El Toro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
El Toro is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB#
El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
El Toro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (7) Silva Jr#T13#
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 7 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Rich Silva Jr 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Priest rushes Jabbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Priest 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.
Jabbar is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jabbar lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB#
Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jabbar 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 Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Jabbar
Priest is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jabbar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Priest tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position.
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Priest tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jabbar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Jabbar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
Priest can't escape the position.
#T3#
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Jabbar
Priest is not content to let Jabbar control the position.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Well, if Jabbar 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.
Priest won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. #T5#
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. #SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jabbar stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (14) Jabbar#T6#
Priest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (17) Jabbar
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jabbar wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #T7#
Jabbar tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Jabbar working away.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Jabbar 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. #T8##SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jabbar defends well.#SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jabbar 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 Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (20) Jabbar#T9#
Jabbar controlling the position from side mount.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Jabbar keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Jabbar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (22) Jabbar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest 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: Priest (2) vs (22) Jabbar
Jabbar is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T10#
Jabbar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard.
Jabbar managing to control the position.
Jabbar controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest 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. #T11#
Jabbar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (22) Jabbar#SUB#
Jabbar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Priest has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jabbar's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jabbar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Judas Priest 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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