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CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit PBP Commentary |
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simone on his heels. He'll look to pass Simone's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Simone
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Cruz controlling the position.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Simone
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage. #T4#
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Cruz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (2) Simone
Cruz controlling from mount. #T5#
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (10) vs (2) Simone
Cruz controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cruz controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
Cruz 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.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cruz is looking to control Simone but Simone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cruz has good solid back control here.
Cruz not allowing Simone to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Simone can't escape the position.
Simone trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
Simone is really stuck here.
Cruz 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.
Simone rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Cruz gets his hands free as Simone looks to control.
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Simone breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (4) Simone
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (4) Simone
Cruz wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T10#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (6) Simone
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Simone 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. #T11#
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (14) vs (6) Simone
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Simone has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone controlling Cruz's posture.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Cruz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz pushes down on Simone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Cruz is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone looking to control.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Michael Cruz 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burroughs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Read on his heels. He'll look to pass Read's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Read is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Read is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Burroughs prevents Read from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs controlling the pace. #T1#
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Read does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Read is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Read'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.#T2#
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Burroughs takes a little break here. Read wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Read tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Read sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Read is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Read is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Read holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5##SUB#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (8) Burroughs
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control.
Read can't do much from the bottom here.
Read is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Read sneaks back into half guard.#T6#
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Read defending well.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Read gets back to full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read looking for a sweep. Not yet Read, not yet. #T8#
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Read.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Burroughs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Read is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Read avoid being mounted?
Read is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Read is working away. #T9#
Read is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Burroughs showing good submission defense here.
Read gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Read wants to take a breather but Burroughs is having none of it. #T10#
Read trying to advance position but Burroughs counters by regaining guard.
Read controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass.
Read passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Read is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Read has control of the leg.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Read, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Burroughs is looking to control Read's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Read is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Read's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Read's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (12) Burroughs#SUB2#
Read tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Burroughs has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Read is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jabbar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jabbar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jabbar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabbar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Sulvar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sulvar is in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Jabbar
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jabbar holds on and takes a little breather.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T1#
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jabbar looking to control.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position.
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.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#SUB2#
Jabbar has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar controlling Sulvar's posture.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Jabbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar passes into half guard. #T7#
Sulvar is keen to just control but Jabbar is a slippery customer.
Jabbar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar not doing much here.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Jabbar counters by regaining guard.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar 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. #T8#
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jabbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jabbar for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabbar's guard.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jabbar trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar stalling away here and it's allowed Jabbar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Sulvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar 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.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Jabbar
Sulvar looking to control.
Jabbar won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Jabbar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Jabbar
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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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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 28 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 24 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jello defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Jello into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Jello is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andersson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Jello controlling the pace.
Jello is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jello defends well.
Andersson wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andersson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Andersson
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello 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.
Andersson tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Andersson 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.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Andersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello is looking to work his way around to Andersson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Andersson wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Andersson gets back to half guard.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Andersson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jello is staying active.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Jello seems to be working for a kimura but Andersson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Andersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard. #T5#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Andersson working for a triangle but Jello defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jello defends well.
Jello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6##SUB2#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello stands and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Andersson
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working. #T7#
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello prevents Andersson from improving his position.#T8#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Andersson is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.#T9#
Andersson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jello's best efforts.
Andersson won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Andersson is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (0) Andersson
Jello looking to control but instead Andersson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson is not content to let Jello control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson is not content to let Jello control the position.#T10#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well. #SUB2#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jello controlling the action here.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Jello prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Jello moves into full mount! Andersson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (17) vs (0) Andersson
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andersson is not content to let Jello control the position.#SUB2#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jello is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Jello controlling the action here.
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andersson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (20) vs (0) Andersson
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is trying to escape the mount.
Jello looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Andersson is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Andersson is trying to reverse the position but instead Jello has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (23) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Andersson is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (23) vs (2) Andersson
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pancake to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Toehold working a defensive guard but Pancake passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pancake is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Pancake trying to control from Toehold's half guard. Toehold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Pancake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Toehold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pancake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Toehold pulls down on the head and he's put Pancake to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Toehold!
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya looks for a takedown but Omoran sprawls well.#TD#
Omoran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vrjalya to the ground. Omoran is now in Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya controlling the position.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omoran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya pulls Omoran in to control the position. #T1#
Omoran wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #SUB#
Omoran has gone for a leg lock! Vrjalya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Omoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to control but Omoran is working from the bottom.
Omoran wants to hit a sweep here but Vrjalya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omoran there! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (2) vs (5) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to take Omoran's back here but Omoran is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Omoran is squirming around, avoiding Vrjalya's attempts to control the action.
Vrjalya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Omoran is holding on tight.
#T3#
Vrjalya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Omoran tries to hold on but Vrjalya postures up.
Omoran has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Omoran (2) vs (8) Vrjalya#SUB2#
Omoran 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 Vrjalya gets his way!
Omoran can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Omoran defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vrjalya is looking to control Omoran but Omoran is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Omoran defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vrjalya's arms.
Omoran rolls, trying to escape but Vrjalya keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Omoran defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Omoran turns into Vrjalya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (8) Vrjalya#T5#
Omoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Omoran trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omoran 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.
Vrjalya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Omoran is fighting to break Vrjalya's control of his arms but Vrjalya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet.
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard. #T7#
Omoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Omoran looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya pulls Omoran in close to prevent any damage.
Omoran trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Vrjalya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrjalya pulls Omoran in to control the position.
Omoran stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position.
Omoran looking to sit in guard and control but Vrjalya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (10) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is looking to pass into half guard but Omoran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Omoran is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (6) vs (10) Vrjalya
Omoran passes Vrjalya's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Omoran is looking to stall here but Vrjalya recovers full guard.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omoran is one step ahead there. #T10#
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omoran is one step ahead there.
Vrjalya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omoran stands and throws Vrjalya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (9) vs (10) Vrjalya#T11#
Vrjalya is being controlled here.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
Vrjalya regains half guard.
Vrjalya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omoran's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omoran (9) vs (14) Vrjalya#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to break Omoran's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Omoran remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vrjalya will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Omoran wants to escape the position.
Vrjalya tries to get the hooks in deep but Omoran pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Omoran showing good submission defense here.
#T12##SUB2#
Vrjalya is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vrjalya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Omoran's body.
Vrjalya has the hooks in. Omoran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vrjalya wants to control but Omoran is keeping busy.#T13##SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for the choke from the back position but Omoran is controlling his hands well.
Vrjalya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vrjalya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Omoran prevents Vrjalya from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for the choke from the back position but Omoran is controlling his hands well.
Vrjalya is trying to stick to Omoran's back but Omoran is turning into Vrjalya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Omoran. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (11) vs (14) Vrjalya
Omoran passes Vrjalya's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Vrjalya is trying to control but can't.
Omoran prevents Vrjalya from improving his position.
Vrjalya wants to control but Omoran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omoran trying to control from Vrjalya's half guard. Vrjalya has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Omoran forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya wins on points by 14 to 11.
A victorious Ken Vrjalya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 35 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Ottke
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.
Kersikov seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Ottke won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke 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. #T5#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.#T7#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Ottke preventing the sweep. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Ottke wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #T10#
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #T11#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T13#
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Ottke wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Sparxx ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sparxx fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sparxx has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen with the counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it easily.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petersen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparxx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (0) vs (4) Petersen
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparxx prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (6) Petersen
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (9) Petersen
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Sparxx is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Petersen wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Petersen biding his time, controlling Sparxx. #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.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
Petersen is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
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.
#T4#
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Petersen gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
#T5#
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Petersen gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Petersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Petersen has good solid back control here.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sparxx's body.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Petersen breaks the grip.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Petersen avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petersen controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Sparxx defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in.
Petersen keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
Petersen 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.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
#T10#
Petersen wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Petersen looking to break Sparxx's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sparxx remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sparxx's body.
Petersen is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Petersen looking to break Sparxx's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sparxx remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petersen controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Petersen controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Petersen is continuing to stall.#T12#
Petersen keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx turns into Petersen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Petersen
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Sparxx slips nicely into half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 9 to 2.
Conald Petersen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 29 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - El Toro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Toro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
El Toro gets caught napping as Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown. El Toro manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cubbedge postures up.
#SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Toro has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T2#
Cubbedge 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 controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro looking to control but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to push Cubbedge off with his feet but Cubbedge grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of El Toro's ankles and El Toro is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 76 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Sitsongrit
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #T2#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now. #T3#
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Pavlov is posturing up here but Sitsongrit has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pavlov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pavlov has to tap! Slick submission there by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Marcinho Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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