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CWC 323 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rebenta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rebenta passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (5) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik tries to bench press Rebenta off him but Rebenta keeps the position.
Rebenta gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (7) vs (0) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Rebenta prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Kulik regains half guard.
Kulik wants to sweep but Rebenta has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (10) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Rebenta keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Rebenta taking a breather here.
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard. #T3#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kulik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rebenta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rebenta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (13) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (15) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Rebenta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Rebenta wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rebenta is taking a breather. Kulik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rebenta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (18) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T8#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta trying to control the pace. #T9#
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (18) vs (2) Kulik#SUB2#
Kulik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rebenta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (20) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rebenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (23) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik trying his best to control but Rebenta has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (25) vs (2) Kulik#T10#
Kulik looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (28) vs (2) Kulik
Rebenta keeps control of the position as Kulik tries to break free.
Kulik is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Rebenta gets his hands free. #T11#
Kulik tries to roll but Rebenta sticks to his back.
Kulik turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (28) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Rebenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (30) vs (4) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kulik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rebenta has passed into half guard!
Rebenta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta is controlling the pace.
Rebenta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Rebenta is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Rebenta not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Rebenta 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Gabriel Arones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leighton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leighton wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Arones drags the fight down to the ground.
Leighton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Leighton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arones is trying to keep Leighton in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arones seems keen to control Leighton's posture.
Arones is trying to keep Leighton in close.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Arones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Arones keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leighton trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Arones looking to control.
#SUB2#
Leighton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leighton has Arones in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (2) vs (0) Leighton#SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arones passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (0) Leighton#T3#
Arones is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton is trying to control Arones's posture but Arones avoids it.
Leighton sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Arones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arones pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
Arones is trying to control. Leighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (8) vs (0) Leighton
Arones wants to control the pace but Leighton is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Leighton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Leighton is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arones (11) vs (0) Leighton
Arones is riding his opponent, not letting Leighton buck him off.
Arones controlling well, preventing Leighton from escaping the position.
Arones is looking to control Leighton but Leighton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leighton turns into Arones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (11) vs (2) Leighton#T6#
Leighton wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (13) vs (2) Leighton
Leighton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Leighton has his foot on Arones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arones works his way back into a safe position though.
Arones tries to free his leg and advance position but Leighton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Leighton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Leighton is looking for a triangle here but Arones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (16) vs (2) Leighton#T7#
Leighton is trying to get back to half guard.
Leighton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arones working away.
Leighton regains half guard.#T8#
Arones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arones is trying to control the action in half guard but Leighton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Arones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Leighton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gabriel Arones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gabriel Arones made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Everett Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Arroyo tries to sprawl but Sobieski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieski (2) vs (0) Arroyo
Arroyo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sobieski is keen to just control but Arroyo is a slippery customer.
Sobieski trying to mount his opponent but Arroyo defends it.
Arroyo tries to get to full guard but Sobieski has control of the leg.
Sobieski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (5) vs (0) Arroyo
Sobieski avoids the attempt from Arroyo to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski controlling his opponent.
Sobieski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arroyo is looking to escape. #T1#
Arroyo is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sobieski working for a guillotine from mount but Arroyo is in no mood to give up.
Arroyo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sobieski wants to control but Arroyo is keeping him busy.
Sobieski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sobieski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (8) vs (0) Arroyo#SUB#
Sobieski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arroyo is surviving well by controlling Sobieski's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sobieski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arroyo is looking to escape.
Arroyo tries to hold on but Sobieski pushes him away.
Arroyo is looking to get to half guard.
Sobieski tries to control but Arroyo wriggling away. #SUB#
Sobieski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Arroyo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (8) vs (2) Arroyo#T3#
Arroyo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobieski is keeping the position for now.
Sobieski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobieski is working hard here to advance position.
Sobieski keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully.
Sobieski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobieski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arroyo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (10) vs (2) Arroyo
Arroyo looking for a sweep. Not yet Arroyo, not yet.
Sobieski tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
Arroyo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Sobieski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arroyo is keeping the position for now.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arroyo wants to control the position but Sobieski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Arroyo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobieski is trying to control the action in half guard but Arroyo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sobieski seems to be looking for submissions.
Arroyo trying to control here.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sobieski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (13) vs (2) Arroyo
Sobieski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arroyo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sobieski wants to control the pace but Arroyo is squirming around nicely.
Arroyo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Arroyo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobieski.
We've been hearing good reports from Sobieski'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.#T6#
Arroyo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sobieski tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
Arroyo looking to control.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arroyo wants to sweep here but Sobieski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sobieski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arroyo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arroyo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arroyo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sobieski (13) vs (6) Arroyo#T7#
Sobieski struggling a bit here.
Sobieski is not content to let Arroyo control the position.
Sobieski is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Sobieski is letting Arroyo control him for a moment.
Sobieski is looking to regain half guard here but Arroyo keeps moving and retains side control.
Arroyo happy to just control the position for now.
Sobieski is not content to let Arroyo control the position. #T9#
Arroyo staying calm.
Sobieski is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Arroyo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arroyo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Sobieski prevents Arroyo from improving position.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Arroyo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Sobieski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sobieski is looking for a sweep.
Sobieski tries to control but Arroyo manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (13) vs (9) Arroyo
Arroyo 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.
Arroyo keeps control of the position as Sobieski tries to break free.
Arroyo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Arroyo 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.#T12#
Sobieski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arroyo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sobieski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arroyo pulls his head out easily.
Sobieski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arroyo is trying to control. Sobieski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB2#
Sobieski is defending against the submission attempts here by Arroyo.
Arroyo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sobieski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arroyo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arroyo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sobieski (17) vs (9) Arroyo#SUB#
Arroyo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (17) vs (11) Arroyo#SUB#
Sobieski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arroyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobieski being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Arroyo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobieski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Arroyo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobieski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arroyo has managed to get both his arms back between Sobieski's legs - danger averted.
Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sobieski's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo controlling the action here.
Sobieski is controlling Arroyo's trapped leg to prevent Arroyo from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sobieski takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
Jan Sobieski very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT 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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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Serronen shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (0) Diaz
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (2) Diaz#SUB#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Serronen wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Serronen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (2) vs (5) Diaz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Serronen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Serronen wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Serronen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (2) vs (8) Diaz#T3#
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (4) vs (8) Diaz#SUB#
Serronen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Serronen advancing to mount. #T4#
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz is controlling Serronen's trapped leg to prevent Serronen from advancing to side control.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Serronen moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (7) vs (8) Diaz
Serronen tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Serronen is staying active.
Serronen trying to control but Diaz is having none of it. #T6#
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Serronen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Serronen looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Serronen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diaz tries to hold on but Serronen pushes him away.
Serronen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Serronen (10) vs (8) Diaz
Serronen tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (10) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Serronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (12) vs (10) Diaz
Serronen trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Serronen is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
Serronen postures up.
Diaz is pulling down on Serronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Serronen, at least for the moment.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (12) vs (12) Diaz
Diaz postures up.
#T11#
Serronen is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serronen! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (12) vs (15) Diaz
Serronen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Serronen is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Serronen is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Serronen doesn't allow it.
Serronen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serronen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Serronen (12) vs (18) Diaz
Serronen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serronen gets full guard.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Diaz is pushing down on Serronen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serronen is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 18 to 12.
A less than humble Dick Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 17 wins and 16 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lemieux is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Lemieux circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Lemieux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Lemieux is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux controlling the action here.
Brown trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
#T1#
Brown won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Lemieux has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Brown looking for a sweep but Lemieux has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (7) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown tries to hold on but Lemieux postures up.#SUB2#
Lemieux moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown!
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Lemieux keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Brown but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (9) Lemieux
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lemieux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Lemieux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lemieux is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown moves into full guard.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T7#
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lemieux content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lemieux is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Lemieux has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
A relieved looking Jab Brown 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 32 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Burnham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Burnham#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burnham is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Burnham advances to half guard.
Cruz won't allow Burnham to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz 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.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Burnham defends easily.
#T1#
Burnham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.#SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Burnham won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burnham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Burnham seems content to control.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Burnham is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Burnham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz gets full guard.
Burnham trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Burnham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burnham trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Burnham 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.#T4##SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnham defends it easily.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Burnham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnham works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working for submissions but it's allowed Cruz to get to half guard.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (2) Burnham
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Cruz prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Burnham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz looking to control but Burnham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burnham is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burnham turns into him and now he's in Cruz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (5) vs (4) Burnham#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Burnham defends easily.
#SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burnham has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Cruz tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burnham passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T7#
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (7) vs (4) Burnham
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burnham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Burnham looking for a sweep. Not yet Burnham, not yet. #SUB2#
Burnham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Burnham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Cruz controlling the action here.
Burnham manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz won't allow Burnham to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Burnham has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Burnham is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
#T10#
Cruz prevents Burnham from improving his position.
Burnham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burnham.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Burnham.
Cruz trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Burnham tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T11#
Cruz is trying to control. Burnham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burnham won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Burnham is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz looking to control but Burnham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burnham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (6) Burnham#T12#
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnham defends it easily.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burnham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Cruz has his feet on Burnham's thighs here. He's pushed Burnham 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! Burnham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darian Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Darian Cruz 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huhrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch successfully.
Huhrera can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Huhrera successfully pulls guard.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar 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.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar 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. #T1#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Jafar stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huhrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Huhrera is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Let's hope that Huhrera 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.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huhrera controlling Jafar's posture.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Huhrera 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.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Huhrera managing to control the position. #T5#
Huhrera is continuing to stall.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #T6#
Huhrera has Jafar pulled in close to control his posture.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar 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.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Huhrera is pulling down on Jafar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jafar, at least for the moment.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Huhrera seems keen to control Jafar's posture.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (5) Huhrera
Jafar tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Jafar prevents Huhrera from improving position.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera slows the pace down.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huhrera 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Huhrera prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Huhrera is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Jafar trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
#T11#
Huhrera not doing much here.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jafar is concentrating on defense, preventing Huhrera from advancing position.
Jafar trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera controlling the pace.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T12#
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar is doing well to control the position and prevent Huhrera from advancing to side control.#T13#
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Huhrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Jafar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
It looks like Huhrera 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.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huhrera prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Co-main event
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Burroughs rushes Walters and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Burroughs has picked Walters up - he's going for a ride! Burroughs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Eastern Queens MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Walters looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burroughs has picked Walters up and slammed him! Walters can't keep hold of the triangle and Burroughs manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Walters
Walters 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.
Burroughs gets his hands free as Walters looks to control.
Walters is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Burroughs.
Burroughs controlling well, preventing Walters from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Burroughs patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Walters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Burroughs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs has the hooks in. Walters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs tries to move to mount but Walters blocks the move with his legs.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (13) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Burroughs moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (16) vs (0) Walters#T3#
Walters wants to escape the position.
Burroughs is looking to control Walters but Walters is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Walters is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burroughs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Burroughs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Walters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Walters for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T4##SUB#
Burroughs looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Walters is keeping busy.
Burroughs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burroughs's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters passes Burroughs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs trying to control here.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Burroughs wants to control but Walters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Burroughs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Walters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walters forces his way into half guard.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs controlling Walters's posture. #T9#
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Walters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burroughs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balkan forces Lo back against the cage and clinches.
Balkan jumps guard but Lo stands there with Balkan around his waist. Balkan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Balkan jumps guard and drags Lo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan has his hands on Lo's head, controlling the position.
Balkan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
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.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan controlling the position.#T2#
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Lo passes into half guard.
Balkan trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Lo is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T5#
Well, if Lo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balkan is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Lo wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T6##SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lo not doing much here.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Balkan trying to control but Lo postures up.
Lo prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T9#
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Balkan tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Balkan wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Lo stalling.
Balkan controlling the position well.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.#T11#
Balkan controlling the position well.
Balkan won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Balkan trying to control here.
#T12#
Balkan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Balkan trying to control but Lo postures up.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Lo stalling. #T13#
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Balkan is trying to control but Lo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Lo
Balkan is being controlled here.
Balkan tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position. #T14#
Balkan wants to control but Lo postures up.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Balkan is not content to let Lo control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is letting Lo control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
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