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CWC 328 PBP Commentary |
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar clinches.
Delisle is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Delisle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (0) Jafar
Delisle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle postures up.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar seems keen to control Delisle's posture.#T1#
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delisle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Delisle advancing to mount.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it. #SUB#
Delisle seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.
Delisle is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now. #SUB#
Delisle wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jafar! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (0) Jafar#SUB#
Delisle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jafar has worked his arm free - good work by Jafar!
#SUB#
Delisle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jafar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Delisle trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Delisle controlling the position.
Jafar tries to buck Delisle off but Delisle is having none of it.#SUB#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jafar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Jafar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delisle's best efforts.#SUB#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jafar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Delisle is stalling here. Jafar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delisle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jafar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (5) vs (4) Jafar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Jafar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delisle keeps working.
Delisle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jafar is keen to just control but Delisle is a slippery customer.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Delisle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #T6#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delisle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Delisle's legs - danger averted.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #SUB#
Delisle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delisle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (5) vs (9) Jafar
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape.
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Delisle is squirming around nicely.
Delisle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jafar controlling his opponent. #T9#
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar is taking a breather. Delisle 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.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Delisle won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Delisle is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Delisle tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Delisle won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Jafar wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
Jafar prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Delisle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Delisle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delisle! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (12) Jafar
Delisle wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Delisle won't allow it.
Delisle is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Delisle controlling the position for now.#T12#
Delisle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delisle.#SUB#
Delisle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Delisle managing to control the position.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delisle is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture.
Delisle is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #T14#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 12 to 5.
Nuri Jafar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 26 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Newton is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Newton persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Newton#SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Gracie's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie won't allow Newton to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
#T3#
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie 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.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
Gracie controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Newton#SUB2#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Newton#T4#
Gracie wants to hold on but Newton pushes him away.#SUB2#
Newton has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Newton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (9) Newton#SUB2#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Newton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Newton working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up. #T5##SUB2#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Newton working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Newton passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (12) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Newton's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Newton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Newton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
#SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T11##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie trying to control but Newton postures up.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton advances to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Newton passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton looks winded!#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Newton prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (15) Newton
And that's the end of the fight!
Newton wins on points by 15 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
Walters moves into full guard.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters preventing the sweep. #T1#
Walters trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Jhit pushes a forearm under Walters's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Walters is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skallagrimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but IsMore is quick to defend against it.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but IsMore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Skallagrimsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. IsMore sprawls well initially but Skallagrimsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (0) IsMore
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
IsMore looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
IsMore is defending against the submission attempts here by Skallagrimsson.
#T1#
IsMore wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
IsMore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
IsMore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skallagrimsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore stays in close to Skallagrimsson's body and controls the position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson controlling IsMore's posture. #T3#
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore won't allow Skallagrimsson to sweep him here.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully. #T4#
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
Skallagrimsson controls IsMore momentarily but IsMore frees himself.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson 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.#T5#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position.
IsMore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
IsMore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
IsMore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore stays in close to Skallagrimsson's body and controls the position.
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Skallagrimsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. IsMore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (4) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (4) vs (4) IsMore
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control IsMore's posture.
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
IsMore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore content to stall in guard here.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (6) vs (4) IsMore#T9#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that IsMore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
IsMore looking to control.
#SUB2#
IsMore looking for subs off his back but Skallagrimsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
IsMore is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is thwarting IsMore's attempts to control the position.
IsMore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Skallagrimsson is controlling the pace.
IsMore is controlling Skallagrimsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore is trying to control but can't.
IsMore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Skallagrimsson is staying active.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T13#
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Skallagrimsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore trying to control from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but IsMore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson is pushing down on IsMore's leg trying to pass to half guard. IsMore is fighting to maintain full guard but Skallagrimsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore tries to get to full guard but Skallagrimsson has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but IsMore is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (9) vs (4) IsMore
And that's the end of the fight!
Skallagrimsson takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Zima Voin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrjalya somewhat.
Vrjalya darts in looking for a takedown but Voin gets double underhooks and turns Vrjalya into the cage.
Voin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Voin goes for a takedown attempt but Vrjalya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vrjalya shoots in but Voin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Voin clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Voin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vrjalya can't fight it off and eventually Voin manages to take the fight to the floor. Vrjalya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Voin
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Voin defends well.#T1#
Voin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Voin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vrjalya holds on and takes a little breather.
Vrjalya wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Voin is now in half guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Voin is looking to pass Vrjalya's guard but actually Vrjalya recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Voin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vrjalya trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB#
Vrjalya working for a triangle but Voin defends it easily.
Vrjalya wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Voin is now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Vrjalya with the active half guard here but Voin passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (5) Voin
Vrjalya wants to control but Voin postures up.
Vrjalya regains half guard.
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard but Voin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (8) Voin
Voin controls the position from side control.
Vrjalya is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T5#
Vrjalya is looking to regain half guard here but Voin keeps moving and retains side control.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Voin's best efforts.
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard but Voin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (11) Voin
Vrjalya is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Voin wants to take his opponent's back but Vrjalya doesn't allow it.
Voin prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Voin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vrjalya to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (0) vs (14) Voin#SUB2#
Vrjalya defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T7#
Voin not allowing Vrjalya to control his hands.
Voin keeps control of the position easily here as Vrjalya tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Vrjalya right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya trying to control the hands but Voin won't let him. #T8#
Vrjalya tries to break free.
Voin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vrjalya tries to escape the position.
Vrjalya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Voin just sinks the hooks in.
Voin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vrjalya.
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Voin has good solid back control here. #T10#
Vrjalya tries to roll but Voin sticks to his back.
Vrjalya looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Voin manages to sink in the hooks.
Vrjalya is trying to break free.
Vrjalya trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Voin is not going to allow Vrjalya to sit and survive in this position.
Vrjalya can't escape the position.
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Voin's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (14) Voin
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voin is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Voin keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Voin working a defensive guard here.
Vrjalya controlling from the top position.
Voin has control of Vrjalya's left arm, preventing Vrjalya from doing any damage. #T14#
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Voin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (16) Voin
Voin pushes down on Vrjalya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voin is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Vrjalya trying to hold on to Voin's head to control him but Voin postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Voin wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Zima Voin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Saldini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Saldini#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Saldini pushes his legs off easily.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lalla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saldini stacks Lalla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (5) Saldini
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Saldini gets to mount! Lalla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (7) Saldini
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Saldini 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 is looking to advance position but Lalla won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily.
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Saldini advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lalla looking for a kimura from the bottom but Saldini passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (10) Saldini
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face as Saldini controls the position.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura but Lalla is defending well.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saldini is taking a breather. Lalla 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.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
#T6##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lalla is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saldini is tapping! Great win for Lalla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
After winning the bout, Jaro Lalla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-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 49 wins and 32 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hirsch takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirsch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Hirsch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Lo
Hirsch 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Lo has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Lo trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Hirsch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirsch has managed to get both his arms back between Lo's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Lo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hirsch has picked Lo up and slammed him! Lo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hirsch manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Hirsch happy to just control the position for now.
Lo struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lo tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Lo is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Hirsch slows the pace down.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Hirsch taking a breather here.
Lo tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Lo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (7) vs (0) Lo
Lo is trying to escape the mount.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (10) vs (0) Lo
I really don't envy Lo right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lo staying busy and making it hard for Hirsch to control. #T5#
Lo trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
Lo is in bad spot here.
Hirsch avoiding Lo 's attempts to control his hands.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch controlling his opponent. #T6#
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch fails to advance to Lo's back.
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.#T7#
Lo tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (13) vs (0) Lo
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
Lo trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
Lo tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Lo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Lo wants to escape the position.
Lo is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lo trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Lo tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Hirsch is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (2) Lo
Lo trying to move into half guard but instead Hirsch has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (15) vs (2) Lo
Hirsch postures up.
Lo working a defensive guard but Hirsch passes into half guard.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (18) vs (2) Lo
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirsch taking a breather here.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but Lo denies him. #T10#
Lo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hirsch is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (20) vs (2) Lo
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Lo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo regains half guard.#T12#
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (20) vs (6) Lo
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in.
Lo keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Lo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hirsch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hirsch for a finish. #SUB2#
Hirsch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lo gets his way!
#SUB2#
Lo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Lo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14#
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Hirsch buck him off.
Hirsch tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Our winner, Harry Hirsch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Main event
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 39 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schultz somewhat.
Schultz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bar, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bar. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bar (4) vs (0) Schultz
Bar happy to just control the position for now.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar controlling the position from side mount.
Schultz tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position. #T1#
Bar slows the pace down.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz seems a little lost for a moment, as Bar dominates the positioning.
Bar 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.#T2#
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Bar stalls from top position.#SUB#
Bar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Bar working away.
Bar controls the position from side control.
Schultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bar controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz seems a little lost for a moment, as Bar dominates the positioning.
Bar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (4) Schultz
Bar is really stuck here.
Schultz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.#SUB2#
Schultz working for a choke but Bar is defending well. #T6#
Bar can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schultz wants to control the pace but Bar is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Bar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schultz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (4) vs (7) Schultz#T8#
Bar wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Bar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bar is staying active underneath Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bar is doing well to control the position and prevent Schultz from advancing to side control.
Schultz is keen to just control but Bar is a slippery customer.
Schultz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bar! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (4) vs (10) Schultz
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Next Level MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bar tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Bar gets back to half guard.
Bar is staying active underneath Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Bar moves into full guard.
Bar managing to control the position.
Bar continues to stall.#T10#
Bar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (10) Schultz
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bar controls the pace.
Bar passes Schultz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Bar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bar is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Bar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (9) vs (10) Schultz#T12#
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bar trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Bar avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Schultz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (12) vs (10) Schultz
Schultz wants to escape the position.
Schultz trying to control the action but Bar just sinks the hooks in.
Schultz tries to roll but Bar sticks to his back.
Schultz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bar.
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.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bar.
Bar continues to hold on tight.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Schultz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Wilhelm Bar retains his middleweight title! |
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