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WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.#TD2#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Silva has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Jackson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Silva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Silva
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kong Donkur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Magomed Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Khasbulaev closes the distance and pushes Donkur back into the cage.
Khasbulaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donkur walks away with a smile on his face. Khasbulaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Donkur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donkur (4) vs (0) Khasbulaev
Khasbulaev can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Donkur is trying to get an arm triangle but Khasbulaev is defending well.
Khasbulaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donkur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donkur controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donkur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Donkur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Khasbulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Khasbulaev tries to improve position but can't.
Khasbulaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khasbulaev wants to control but Donkur postures up.#SUB#
Donkur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khasbulaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khasbulaev is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Khasbulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donkur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khasbulaev keeps working. #T2#
Donkur tries to move into full mount but can't pass Khasbulaev's legs. #SUB#
Donkur is trying to get an arm triangle but Khasbulaev is defending well.
Khasbulaev is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Donkur looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khasbulaev is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Donkur tries for a kimura but Khasbulaev is defending well. #T3#
Khasbulaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donkur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Donkur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khasbulaev is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Donkur looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Donkur has hold of Khasbulaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Khasbulaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Donkur cranks the arm and Khasbulaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Khasbulaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kong Donkur! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jack fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Saltzman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Saltzman
Jack tries to roll over but Saltzman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saltzman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jack defend it? Saltzman steps over the head and cranks it - Jack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saltzman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Nino Babel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yuvaraj Hallstro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hallstro. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Babel (0) vs (4) Hallstro
Babel is looking for a sweep.
Babel is trying to control Hallstro's posture but Hallstro avoids it.
Babel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Babel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Hallstro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hallstro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Babel can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hallstro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Hallstro is trying to get an arm triangle but Babel is defending well. #T1#
Hallstro working away.#SUB2#
Hallstro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hallstro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hallstro tries to move to mount but Babel blocks the move with his legs.
Hallstro working away.
Babel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hallstro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SUB2#
Hallstro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Babel is right now. #SUB2#
Hallstro tries for a kimura but Babel is defending well.
Babel struggling a bit here.
Babel sneaks back into half guard.
Babel is controlling Hallstro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Hallstro seems to be looking for submissions.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hallstro wants to free his trapped foot but Babel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babel is staying active underneath Hallstro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hallstro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hallstro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hallstro wants to work for an arm triangle but Babel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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Hallstro trying to work for an americana but Babel has managed to regain full guard.
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Babel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hallstro escapes and throws Babel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Babel (0) vs (7) Hallstro
We've been informed that Hallstro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Babel struggling a bit here.
Babel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Babel wants to control but Hallstro postures up.
Babel sneaks back into half guard.
Hallstro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hallstro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Babel defends it well.
Babel is controlling Hallstro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6##SUB2#
Hallstro 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.
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Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel won't allow Hallstro to pass to mount.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Babel wants to control but Hallstro passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Babel (0) vs (10) Hallstro
Hallstro is looking to take a break and control but Babel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Hallstro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babel can't do much from the bottom here.
Babel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hallstro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Babel is just riding it out for now. Hallstro eventually gives up the hold.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hallstro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8#
Babel keeping hold of Hallstro's head, controlling as best he can.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hallstro is working away from the top position though.
Babel is controlling Hallstro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hallstro is looking to stall here but Babel recovers full guard.
Hallstro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babel is keeping the position for now.
Hallstro wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babel controlling Hallstro's posture.
Hallstro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hallstro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hallstro wants to pass the guard but Babel is keeping the position.
Babel trying to control the position here.
Hallstro trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Hallstro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hallstro trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom.
Hallstro wants to pass the guard but Babel is keeping the position.
Babel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hallstro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Babel has his foot on Hallstro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hallstro works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Babel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hallstro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hallstro defends it easily.#SUB#
Babel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hallstro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hallstro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hallstro trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babel pulls Hallstro in close to his closed guard and prevents Hallstro from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hallstro is sitting in close to Babel's body. Babel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hallstro is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hallstro is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Babel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Fujiwara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Giant Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fujiwara (2) vs (0) Grizzly#SUB#
Grizzly is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujiwara.
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Grizzly looking for subs from the bottom but Fujiwara mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fujiwara (5) vs (0) Grizzly
Grizzly wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara controlling from mount. #SUB#
Fujiwara working for a guillotine from mount but Grizzly is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujiwara fails to move to back control. #T1#
Grizzly is looking to improve his position but Fujiwara isn't that keen on the idea.
Grizzly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grizzly tries to improve his position but instead Fujiwara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fujiwara (8) vs (0) Grizzly
Grizzly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fujiwara looking for the RNC.
Fujiwara avoiding Grizzly 's attempts to control his hands.
Fujiwara has the hooks in. Grizzly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Grizzly showing good submission defense here.
Grizzly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Fujiwara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fujiwara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Fujiwara sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Grizzly taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara 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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