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CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 27 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Diaz
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
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.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Diaz gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Barnes is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Diaz pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Diaz#SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#T5#
Diaz moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Barnes is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
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.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Diaz stalling.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Diaz controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (5) Diaz
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #T8#
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.
I wouldn't like to be where Diaz is right now.
Diaz is letting Barnes control him for a moment.
Barnes trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz wants to control but Barnes postures up.#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Diaz is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10##SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Diaz is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (5) Diaz
Barnes fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz wants to control but Barnes postures up.#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T12#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Diaz controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Diaz has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
Eric Barnes is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Eric Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 28 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlov swivels and escapes.
Alopodis dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceph Alopodis.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alopodis did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis 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 prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T3#
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pavlov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away. #T6#
Pavlov wants to take Alopodis's back here but Alopodis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Alopodis is staying busy.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Alopodis from escaping the position.
Alopodis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#T7#
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Alopodis just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Pavlov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alopodis taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pavlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 13 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic dives in and scores a takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Halli
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hozdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T1#
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hozdic won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli has Hozdic pulled in close to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Halli keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Halli#T3#
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.
Hozdic has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (5) Halli#T4#
Hozdic is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Hozdic holds of for dear life.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Halli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Hozdic wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hozdic wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Halli prevents Hozdic from getting the reversal.#T7#
Hozdic is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Hozdic tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hozdic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Halli sits in half guard.
Hozdic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli is keen to just control but Hozdic is a slippery customer.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Halli stalling. #T11#
Hozdic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Hozdic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (8) Halli#T14#
Hozdic can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 8 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trump closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vrjalya is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump moves into full guard.
Trump pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Vrjalya won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Vrjalya is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrjalya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump is looking to get back to full guard here but Vrjalya has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Vrjalya
Trump is trying to control Vrjalya's posture but Vrjalya avoids it.
Trump is not content to let Vrjalya control the position. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Vrjalya keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vrjalya's best efforts.#T4#
Vrjalya is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump trying to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trump has Vrjalya pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump continues to stall.
Vrjalya pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Trump wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Vrjalya seems content to control.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Trump wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Vrjalya performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Trump is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrjalya. #T7#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Vrjalya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
#T8#
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump is pressing down on Vrjalya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vrjalya controls the pace.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrjalya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump trying to control here.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Trump trying to control but Vrjalya postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Vrjalya eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?#T11#
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrjalya defends it easily.#SUB#
Vrjalya content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Trump has locked up a guillotine! Trump's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vrjalya is holding on here and Trump must be using up a lot of energy. Vrjalya has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Trump gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Fiso
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saldini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso postures up.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso 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.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Saldini working a defensive guard but Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Saldini controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T3#
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso passes Saldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saldini wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Saldini tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.#T4#
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Saldini is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Fiso
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Saldini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saldini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (7) Fiso
Saldini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso not doing much here.
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it. #T7#
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (10) Fiso#SUB2#
Fiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position. #T9#
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Saldini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (13) Fiso
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso takes a little break here. Saldini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Fiso staying calm.
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy. #T11#
Fiso just content to control the position.
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Fiso 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.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saldini controlling the position well. #T12#
Saldini tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is taking a breather. Saldini 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.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saldini is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T13#
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 13 to 0.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Malaki Fiso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 31 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 41 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sparxx gets tackled into the cage by Hirsch. Hirsch maintains the clinch.
Hirsch is trying to drag Sparxx to the mat but Sparxx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hirsch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparxx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparxx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hirsch after a bit of a struggle.
Hirsch wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hirsch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Sparxx fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hirsch sprawls well initially but Sparxx persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Hirsch's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.#T1#
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx slips nicely into half guard.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Hirsch is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Hirsch defends it.
Sparxx is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Hirsch is working away.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Hirsch won't allow it. #T3#
Sparxx is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
Sparxx is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it. #SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Hirsch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Hirsch is trying to control Sparxx's posture. Sparxx takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hirsch! Sparxx is rotating here... this could be the end... Hirsch is out! Sparxx has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrone Sparxx!
A less than humble Tyrone Sparxx 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petersen wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Petersen gets caught flat footed, as Ziyaeddin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Ziyaeddin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Petersen pulls Ziyaeddin in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ziyaeddin is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziyaeddin keeps working.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Ziyaeddin is trying is best to control the position here.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ziyaeddin trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen looking to control but Ziyaeddin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ziyaeddin is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen wants to take Ziyaeddin's back but he can't do it this time.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziyaeddin keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen takes Ziyaeddin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ziyaeddin is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Petersen gets his hands free as Ziyaeddin looks to control. #T5#
Ziyaeddin staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ziyaeddin.
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Ziyaeddin is staying busy.
What can Ziyaeddin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersen keeps control of the position as Ziyaeddin tries to break free.
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.
#T6#
Ziyaeddin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Ziyaeddin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Ziyaeddin has passed into half guard.
Ziyaeddin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Ziyaeddin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Petersen controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziyaeddin is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (13) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petersen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ziyaeddin is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control here.
Petersen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (16) vs (4) Ziyaeddin#T9#
Ziyaeddin gets back to half guard.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ziyaeddin! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (19) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but Ziyaeddin doesn't allow it. #T10#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.
Ziyaeddin is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ziyaeddin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen is really struggling to control Ziyaeddin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Ziyaeddin to control.
Ziyaeddin working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen tries to control but Ziyaeddin wriggling away.
Ziyaeddin stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen fails to take his opponent's back.
Ziyaeddin is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Ziyaeddin tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.#T13#
Petersen wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Petersen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ziyaeddin is surviving well by controlling Petersen's body position as best he can.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Ziyaeddin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ziyaeddin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ziyaeddin is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen working away.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziyaeddin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.#T1#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Toehold wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it. #T3#
Toehold prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T4#
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold not doing much here.
#T5#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
#T6#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (2) Toehold
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #T10#
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T11#
Toehold 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.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (4) Toehold
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.#T12##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sitsongrit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (7) Toehold#T13#
Toehold trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Toehold pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Toehold controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling his opponent.
Toehold is looking to take Sitsongrit's back but instead Sitsongrit gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 7 to 2.
Tommy Toehold is the new featherweight champion!
Tommy Toehold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 36 wins and 22 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zulu rushes Silva Jr and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Silva Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Zulu
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture. #T1#
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr pushes down on Zulu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zulu keeping control of the position.
Zulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Zulu trying to control the position here.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Zulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zulu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva Jr is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Zulu controlling the action here.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr keeping control of the position.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Zulu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (5) Zulu
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr reaches up to try and control the position but Zulu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva Jr rolls and tries to escape and now Zulu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (2) vs (8) Zulu#T8#
Silva Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zulu 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.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
Silva Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva Jr wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zulu controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr tries to control Zulu's body but Zulu pushes him off. Silva Jr squirms to his side and now Zulu has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (2) vs (11) Zulu
Silva Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr is in bad spot here.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Zulu tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off. #T11#
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zulu tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
What can Silva Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Silva Jr looking to control the position.
Silva Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Silva Jr right now.
#T13#
Silva Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
Silva Jr tries to break free.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Silva Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zulu's guard. Nice work there by Silva Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (11) Zulu
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (13) Zulu
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 13 to 4.
Shaka Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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