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Oil Check 4: 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 3 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Phillip Barker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sadiq darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Barker
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Barker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barker trying to control but Sadiq postures up.
#SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Barker is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Sadiq 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.
Barker trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura but Barker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadiq to get the leverage.
Sadiq seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sadiq frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Barker
Sadiq controlling from mount. #T3#
Sadiq fails to take his opponent's back.
Barker tries to control Sadiq 's body but Sadiq pushes him off. Barker squirms to his side and now Sadiq has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (8) vs (0) Barker
Sadiq trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barker doesn't escape. #T4##SUB#
Sadiq has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Sadiq 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, Barker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barker just trying to survive but Sadiq is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sadiq controlling the positon.#SUB#
Sadiq is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
#SUB#
Sadiq is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've been informed that Barker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6##SUB#
Sadiq working for the choke.
Sadiq gets his hands free as Barker looks to control. #SUB#
Sadiq is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
#SUB#
Sadiq has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7##SUB#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sadiq is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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.#SUB#
Sadiq is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8##SUB#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9##SUB#
Barker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sadiq gets his way!
#SUB#
Sadiq working for a choke but Barker is defending well.
Sadiq really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barker.#T10##SUB#
Sadiq has got one arm under Barker's chin. This could be trouble... Barker trying to control the other hand but Sadiq gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Barker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
Saad Sadiq decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Qiang Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hector Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cao tries for a takedown but Gonzales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gonzales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cao did well to prevent Gonzales getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (0) vs (2) Gonzales
Cao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gonzales is trying to control. Cao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cao controlling the position well.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gonzales 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.
#T1#
Cao trying to hold on to Gonzales 's head to control him but Gonzales postures up.
Cao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Gonzales seems to be working for a kimura but Cao defends the submission attempt.
Cao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cao defends it well.
Cao keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Gonzales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzales .
Cao is trying to maintain the position but Gonzales is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Gonzales wants to advance to full mount but Cao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Cao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzales passes into half guard.
Gonzales wants to advance to full mount but Cao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Cao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cao is pulling down on Gonzales 's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonzales , at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Gonzales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (2) Gonzales
Cao is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Gonzales is controlling Cao 's posture.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales wants to control the position but Cao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
Cao wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.
Cao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzales trying to control but Cao postures up.
#T9#
Gonzales is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cao is staying active.#SUB#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cao trying to control from half guard but Gonzales is working away. #T10#
Cao prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Cao trying to control from half guard but Gonzales is working away. #SUB#
Gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#T11#
Gonzales is controlling Cao 's trapped leg to prevent Cao from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Cao seems to be looking for submissions.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is defending well. #T12#
Gonzales is refusing to be controlled, as Cao sits in half guard.
Cao tries to pass to full mount but Gonzales defends it.
Cao wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Cao passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (2) Gonzales #SUB#
Cao working for a submission but Gonzales is keeping him at bay.
Gonzales is trying to escape the mount.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cao . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzales tries to lock up and control but Cao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzales is looking to escape. #T14#
Cao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Cao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gonzales turns into him and now he's in Cao 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (5) vs (4) Gonzales
Cao trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Qiang Cao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 5 wins and 9 losses; Jason Laszlo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laszlo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laszlo (4) vs (0) Prescott
Laszlo 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Prescott is looking to reverse the position.
Laszlo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laszlo (6) vs (0) Prescott
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.
Laszlo wants to control the pace but Prescott is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott wants to hold on but Laszlo pushes him away.#SUB#
Laszlo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prescott has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Prescott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prescott 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.
Prescott is desperately trying to improve his position but Laszlo has a good base and remains in mount.
Laszlo wants to take Prescott's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Laszlo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Prescott is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (6) vs (2) Prescott
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Prescott pushes down on Laszlo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Prescott is looking for a kimura here.
Prescott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laszlo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Laszlo is trying is best to control the position here.
Prescott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laszlo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Prescott is working for a kimura but Laszlo is defending it quite comfortably.
Laszlo keeping hold of Prescott's head, controlling as best he can. #T4##SUB2#
Prescott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prescott is trying to control. Laszlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Laszlo makes his way to full guard, as Prescott worked for a kimura.
Prescott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Prescott trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo is pulling down on Prescott's head to control his posture. #T6#
Laszlo'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.
Prescott wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Prescott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laszlo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laszlo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (8) vs (2) Prescott
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Prescott seems keen to control Laszlo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo stands and throws Prescott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (11) vs (2) Prescott
Laszlo controls the position.#T8#
Prescott is looking to reverse the position.
Prescott tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Laszlo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laszlo (13) vs (2) Prescott#SUB#
Laszlo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Prescott manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Laszlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laszlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Prescott wants to control but Laszlo postures up.#SUB#
Laszlo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prescott, who protects the arm well.
Prescott struggling a bit here.#T10#
Laszlo is looking to take a break and control but Prescott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Laszlo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prescott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Laszlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laszlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
You can see the frustration on Prescott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Laszlo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laszlo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12#
Prescott struggling a bit here.
Prescott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laszlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Laszlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Prescott struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Laszlo is trying to get an arm triangle but Prescott is defending well. #T14#
Prescott stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Laszlo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prescott rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laszlo's guard! Nice work there by Prescott! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (13) vs (4) Prescott
Laszlo controlling Prescott'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!
Laszlo takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Jason Laszlo 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Three is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orion fails to pull guard.
Three is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Orion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Three uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Three pushes his legs off easily.
Orion wants to improve his position but instead Three has moved into half guard.
Three trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg.
Orion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB#
Three is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion is pressing down on Three's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Three to get to half guard.
Three prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Orion wants to sweep but Three has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (3) vs (0) Orion
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Three haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orion tries to control but Three manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Three (6) vs (0) Orion
Three not allowing Orion to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Three. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Three's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (6) vs (2) Orion#T3#
Orion stands and throws Three's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Three (6) vs (5) Orion#SUB2#
Orion goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Three has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Orion but great work by Three. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Three (10) vs (5) Orion
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three working away.
Orion manages to get back to half guard.
Orion trying to control here.
Three moves into full mount! Orion won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (13) vs (5) Orion#T4#
Orion tries to hold on but Three pushes him away.
Orion regains half guard.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Three wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion has Three pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion pulls Three in close to his closed guard and prevents Three from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Orion has his feet on Three's thighs here. He's pushed Three off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Three screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion! |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Wilfredo Wild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Wild dives in and scores a takedown into Cao 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wild (2) vs (0) Cao
Wild trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (2) vs (2) Cao
Wild has Cao pulled in close to control his posture.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (4) vs (2) Cao #T1#
Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wild looking to sit in guard and control but Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (4) vs (4) Cao
Wild keeping full guard, as Cao tries to pass.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wild 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. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wild seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.#T4#
Cao wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Cao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wild keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Wild has control of Cao 's left arm, preventing Cao from doing any damage. #T7#
Cao stopping the sweep attempt from Wild.#T8#
Cao wants to pass the guard but Wild is keeping the position.
Cao 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.
Cao trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Cao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cao is pushing down on Wild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wild is fighting to maintain full guard but Cao has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wild has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Wild defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Cao trying to control from Wild's half guard. Wild has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Wild is keeping the position.
Wild pulls Cao in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Cao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wild (4) vs (7) Cao #SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Wild is defending well. #T12#
What's Wild going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Cao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wild rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cao 's guard! Nice work there by Wild! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (6) vs (7) Cao #T13#
Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Wild from controlling successfully.
Cao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wild drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (6) vs (9) Cao
Cao postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath Won Chuen Cao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 10 wins and 8 losses; Manuel Neuer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cao feints and as Neuer raises his hands in defense, Cao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neuer (0) vs (2) Cao
Neuer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Neuer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (2) vs (2) Cao
Cao has Neuer pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Neuer trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cao holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Neuer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cao ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neuer (2) vs (6) Cao
Cao tries to advance to mount but Neuer instead regains half guard. #T2#
Neuer keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Cao is working for an americana but Neuer has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cao was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Neuer pulls Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Neuer has control of Cao 's left arm, preventing Cao from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Cao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neuer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cao has Neuer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (6) Cao
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neuer passes Cao 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Cao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neuer is working away from the top position though.
Neuer content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neuer trying to control from half guard but Cao is working away. #T6##SUB#
Neuer seems to be working for a kimura but Cao defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cao trying to control here.
#T7#
Cao tries to roll over but Neuer keeps him under control.
Neuer wants to free his trapped foot but Cao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neuer trying to control from Cao 's half guard. Cao has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neuer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cao is trying to control the position but Neuer postures up.
Cao keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass. #T9##SUB#
Neuer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (8) Cao
Cao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neuer pulls Cao in to control the position.
Neuer'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.#T10##T11#
Neuer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Neuer is keeping the position.
Neuer pulls Cao in to control the position. #T12#
Neuer wants to sweep but no luck.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Neuer managing to control the position.
Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Neuer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (6) vs (8) Cao #T13#
Neuer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neuer advances to half guard.
Neuer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cao reverses the position - he's now on top in Neuer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (6) vs (10) Cao
Neuer controlling Cao 's posture. #T14#
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neuer has Cao pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao trying to control but Neuer is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 10 to 6.
Our winner, Shun Cao , 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 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuro Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Von Hayek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagasaki's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nagasaki (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
Von Hayek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Nagasaki is controlling Von Hayek's trapped leg to prevent Von Hayek from advancing to side control.
Von Hayek is pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nagasaki is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is trying is best to control the position here.
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!#T1#
Nagasaki wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Von Hayek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Nagasaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Hayek from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Hayek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Hayek is looking to advance position but Nagasaki won't allow it.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Von Hayek tries to pass to full mount but Nagasaki defends it. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Nagasaki is not content to let Von Hayek control the position.
Von Hayek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nagasaki (0) vs (5) Von Hayek#T4#
Von Hayek tries to take his opponent's back but Nagasaki turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (2) vs (5) Von Hayek#SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Hayek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Von Hayek's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Von Hayek wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek is controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass. #SUB#
Nagasaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Von Hayek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Von Hayek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Von Hayek! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nagasaki (2) vs (9) Von Hayek#T6#
Nagasaki wants to control but Von Hayek postures up.
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Nagasaki is being controlled here.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom. #T7#
The referee asks Von Hayek politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Von Hayek prefers to stall for the moment though.
Von Hayek wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki is trying to improve his position.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8##SUB2#
Von Hayek swings around for an armbar but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (9) Von Hayek
Von Hayek pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Von Hayek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Hayek trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB#
Nagasaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Von Hayek dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (11) Von Hayek
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully. #T10#
Nagasaki trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Hayek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Von Hayek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Von Hayek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a kimura but Nagasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Hayek to get the leverage. #T12#
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Von Hayek trying to mount his opponent but Nagasaki defends it. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a kimura but Nagasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Hayek to get the leverage.
Von Hayek working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh. Nagasaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nagasaki pulls Von Hayek in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Hayek from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Von Hayek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass. #T14#
Von Hayek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Von Hayek wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki pulls Von Hayek in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Hayek from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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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 4 wins and 4 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boaz 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: Tower (0) vs (2) Boaz
Tower desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tower has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Boaz is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Boaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tower! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (5) Boaz#T1#
Tower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boaz trying to control but Tower is having none of it.
Boaz wants to take Tower's back but he can't do it this time.
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##SUB2#
Boaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tower tries to hold on but Boaz postures up.#T3#
Tower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boaz trying to control but Tower is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4##SUB2#
Tower defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower tries to reverse the position but Boaz maintains control.
Boaz looking to control but Tower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Boaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tower has worked his arm free - good work by Tower!
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower wants to control but Boaz postures up.
Tower is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Boaz working away.#SUB2#
Boaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boaz trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Boaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Boaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8##SUB2#
Boaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tower isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Boaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boaz's guard! Nice work there by Tower! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (2) vs (5) Boaz#T9#
Tower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Boaz trying to control the position here.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Tower is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (2) vs (7) Boaz#T11#
Tower pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage.
Tower keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass. #T12#
Boaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tower's guard. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaz.
Tower trying to control here.
#T13#
Tower keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Tower is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaz.
Boaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (2) vs (10) Boaz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz tries to control but Tower wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boaz wins on points by 10 to 2.
Wamberto Boaz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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