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CWC 328 - Prelims 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Oh, which made it look bad.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Oh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Oh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson 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.
Johnson seems keen to control Oh's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself. #T1#
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oh controlling from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Oh preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Oh#T2##SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Oh
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (2) Oh
Oh 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.#T3#
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Oh
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Oh is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Oh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oh works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Oh
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Oh working away.
Johnson tries to bench press Oh off him but Oh keeps the position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control but Oh passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (10) Oh#T6#
Oh trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh controlling the position.
Oh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T7#
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (12) Oh
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T8#
Oh controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.#T9#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Johnson looking to control.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
Oh postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Oh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (15) Oh
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (17) Oh
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Oh's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson regains half guard.
Well,Johnson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Oh wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control here.
#T14#
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Jisoo Oh, 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tully has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Tully gets a clinch. #TD#
Merel lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Tully
Tully looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Tully is keeping the position.
Merel controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Tully keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tully pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tully is keeping the position for now.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tully is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tully is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Tully 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.
Merel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at BrodieFightTeam inform us that Tully has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Merel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tully is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tully has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Tully
Tully trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tully looking to pass the guard.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tully controls the pace.
Tully trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tully slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tully slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (2) vs (5) Tully
Merel is not content to let Tully control the position.
Merel is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Merel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tully tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tully passes Merel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tully trying to control from half guard but Merel is working away. #SUB2#
Tully 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.
#T6#
Merel tries to get to full guard but Tully has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tully is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tully is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Merel is staying active underneath Tully, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tully trying to control from Merel's half guard. Merel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tully passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (2) vs (8) Tully
Merel seems a little lost for a moment, as Tully dominates the positioning.
Tully trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
A lull in the action here as Tully stalls from top position.#T8#
Merel is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tully tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tully has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merel is letting Tully control him for a moment. #T9##SUB2#
Tully tries for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Tully trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tully tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tully has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merel manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Merel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Tully is looking for a kimura here.
Tully takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tully tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11##SUB2#
Tully is trying to work for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Tully is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel tries to roll over but Tully keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Tully is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Tully is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tully seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Merel controls Tully momentarily but Tully frees himself.
Tully is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tully stands and throws Merel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (2) vs (11) Tully#T13#
Merel is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tully is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tully taking a break here but Merel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tully prevents Merel from improving his position.#T14#
Merel trying to control here.
Tully keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tully looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tully with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tully wants to advance to full mount but Merel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tully engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tully wins on points by 11 to 2.
Carson Tully 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Miyashita looking to score a takedown here. Laperierre is defending well but Miyashita drives through and ends up in Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Miyashita forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Miyashita is looking for a kimura but Laperierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyashita to get the leverage.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Miyashita is trying to work for a kimura but Laperierre is defending well.
#SUB#
Miyashita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laperierre is just riding it out for now. Miyashita eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita is stalling here. Laperierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miyashita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laperierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyashita (2) vs (4) Laperierre#T1#
Miyashita wants to control but Laperierre postures up.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep.
Miyashita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita is working hard here to advance position.
Laperierre stalling. #T2#
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Miyashita looking for submissions off his back.
Miyashita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DanBills Sketchy Basement, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miyashita is looking to get back to full guard here but Laperierre has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (7) Laperierre
Miyashita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laperierre's best efforts.#T3#
Laperierre trying to control the action but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita is trying to control but can't.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyashita trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (10) Laperierre
Miyashita is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita tries to improve his position but instead Laperierre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyashita (2) vs (13) Laperierre
Miyashita tries to escape the position.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Laperierre is hanging on to Miyashita's back as he tries to escape.
Laperierre is riding his opponent, not letting Miyashita buck him off.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laperierre is trying to stick to Miyashita's back but Miyashita is turning into Laperierre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laperierre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyashita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (13) Laperierre
Laperierre managing to control the position.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully. #T5#
Miyashita is really struggling to control Laperierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Miyashita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laperierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laperierre has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (4) vs (15) Laperierre
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Miyashita looking for subs off his back but Laperierre has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T6#
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Miyashita 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.
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyashita is trying to control but can't.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.#T7#
Miyashita is looking to get back to full guard here but Laperierre has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (4) vs (18) Laperierre
Miyashita is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controls the position from side control.
Miyashita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyashita is trying to work for a sweep but Laperierre has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyashita (4) vs (20) Laperierre
Miyashita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8##SUB2#
Miyashita tries to improve his position but Laperierre has taken his back! Laperierre has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyashita tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Laperierre pushes Miyashita away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Laperierre!
A very excited looking Ian Laperierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Dagestanskiy jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position.
Dagestanskiy keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dagestanskiy is controlling Alvarez's trapped leg to prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to control. Dagestanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Dagestanskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dagestanskiy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dagestanskiy is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dagestanskiy keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T2#
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Dagestanskiy 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.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Dagestanskiy from improving his position.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is thwarting Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dagestanskiy keeps working.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Dagestanskiy trying to control from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Alvarez pushing down on Dagestanskiy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping him busy.
Dagestanskiy controlling the position well.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dagestanskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Dagestanskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Dagestanskiy is working away.
Dagestanskiy trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Dagestanskiy recovers full guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Dagestanskiy keeps moving. #T6#
Dagestanskiy pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dagestanskiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alvarez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#T7#
Alvarez 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dagestanskiy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dagestanskiy content to stall in guard here.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dagestanskiy won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Dagestanskiy tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Dagestanskiy is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy with the active half guard here but Alvarez passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (7) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dagestanskiy tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.#T11#
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dagestanskiy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Dagestanskiy recovers full guard.
Dagestanskiy working a defensive guard here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.#T12#
Dagestanskiy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dagestanskiy keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Dagestanskiy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez passes Dagestanskiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez trying to control from Dagestanskiy's half guard. Dagestanskiy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez moves into full mount! Dagestanskiy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Owen Alvarez, 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dino Ebedi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ebedi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ebedi (4) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ebedi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burnham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Ebedi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ebedi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ebedi is looking to take a break and control but Burnham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Burnham gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ebedi is looking for a kimura but Burnham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ebedi to get the leverage. #T1#
Burnham is not content to let Ebedi control the position.
Burnham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ebedi is working away from the top position though.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ebedi is looking for a kimura but Burnham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ebedi to get the leverage.
Burnham is looking to control Ebedi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnham avoid being mounted?
Burnham is not content to let Ebedi control the position.
Burnham trying to control but Ebedi postures up.
#SUB#
Ebedi seems to be working for a kimura but Burnham defends the submission attempt.
Ebedi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (7) vs (0) Burnham#T2#
Burnham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burnham wants to hold on but Ebedi pushes him away.
Ebedi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burnham is looking to improve his position but Ebedi isn't that keen on the idea.
Burnham regains half guard.
Burnham wants to control but Ebedi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ebedi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ebedi. #SUB#
Ebedi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Ebedi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Ebedi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ebedi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
Ebedi trying to control from half guard but Burnham is working away. #T4#
Burnham wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ebedi is working for a kimura but Burnham is defending it quite comfortably.
Ebedi trying to control the pace.
Burnham is trying to control but can't.
Burnham is in trouble now - Ebedi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (10) vs (0) Burnham
Ebedi avoids the attempt from Burnham to control.#SUB#
Ebedi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burnham is surviving well by controlling Ebedi's body position as best he can. #T5#
Burnham regains half guard.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Ebedi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Burnham is defending against the submission attempts here by Ebedi.
Ebedi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
Burnham moves into full guard.
#T6#
Burnham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebedi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (10) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham is fighting to break Ebedi's control of his arms but Ebedi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burnham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ebedi has control of Burnham's left arm, preventing Burnham from doing any damage.
Burnham won't allow Ebedi to sweep him here.
Ebedi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Ebedi keeps moving. #T8#
Ebedi keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass. #SUB#
Burnham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burnham forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ebedi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ebedi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Burnham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Burnham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ebedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ebedi is not content to let Burnham control the position.#T10#
Ebedi is positioning himself well to prevent Burnham advancing to mount.
Burnham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burnham uses his free foot to push down on Ebedi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebedi. Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (10) vs (5) Burnham
Ebedi prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Burnham tries to control but Ebedi wriggling away.
Ebedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Burnham is looking to work his way around to Ebedi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ebedi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Ebedi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebedi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ebedi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burnham trying to control but Ebedi is working from the bottom.
Burnham looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Burnham trying to control but Ebedi is working from the bottom.
Burnham 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.
Ebedi pulls Burnham in close to his closed guard and prevents Burnham from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Ebedi working for submissions but it's allowed Burnham to get to half guard.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Ebedi is defending the position. #T13#
Burnham controlling the pace.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Ebedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burnham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ebedi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Burnham is working for a kimura but Ebedi is defending it quite comfortably.
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ebedi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ebedi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard but Burnham has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (10) vs (8) Burnham
Ebedi stops Burnham from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham looking to control but Ebedi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burnham fails to advance to Ebedi's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebedi takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Petrov 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Petrov
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Lima is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petrov wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Petrov is controlling Lima's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lima is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it. #SUB#
Lima 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.
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.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima passes into half guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Petrov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Petrov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (2) vs (4) Petrov
Lima tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Lima is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov controls the position.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petrov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (7) Petrov
Lima wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.#T4#
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Lima keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima is not content to let Petrov control the position.#T7#
Lima trying to control here.
Petrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Petrov
Lima manages to control the position for a moment.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (2) vs (13) Petrov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Petrov trying to control.
Petrov has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Petrov 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.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Petrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Lima is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Petrov breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Petrov working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Lima can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Petrov looking to break Lima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petrov trying to control momentarily.
Petrov is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Petrov is hanging on to Lima's back as he tries to escape.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Lima is keeping busy.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lima can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lima fending off the submission attempt from Petrov .
Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petrov 's guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (13) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Lima wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (15) Petrov
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13##SUB#
Lima has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#T14##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Co-main event
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helvig.
Helvig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.#TD2#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (0) vs (4) Magomedov
Helvig wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Latin Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pushes down on Helvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helvig trying to control here.
#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov 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.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Helvig recovers full guard. #T3#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (7) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Helvig manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helvig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helvig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Helvig. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (4) vs (7) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T6#
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Helvig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#SUB#
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#T7#
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helvig.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is having to fend off submission attempts from Helvig, who is looking to sink in the choke. Helvig doesn't have the hooks in though and Magomedov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (9) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8#
Helvig wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Helvig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Helvig is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Helvig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helvig manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Helvig's guard. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (12) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helvig, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.#T14##SUB2#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Magomedov#SUB#
Helvig is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Magomedov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Turturro feints and as McStafferson raises his hands in defense, Turturro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) McStafferson
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but McStafferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) McStafferson
Turturro pulls McStafferson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McStafferson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turturro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McStafferson has Turturro in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (2) McStafferson
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
McStafferson looking for subs off his back but Turturro has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McStafferson tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Turturro passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (2) McStafferson
A lull in the action here.
McStafferson is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro is staying tight to McStafferson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro tries for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well. #T2#
McStafferson looks to move to half guard but instead Turturro has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (9) vs (2) McStafferson
McStafferson regains half guard.
McStafferson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
McStafferson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Turturro pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (12) vs (2) McStafferson#SUB#
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McStafferson is looking to escape.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.
McStafferson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro trying to control the action but McStafferson is working from the bottom. #T4#
McStafferson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turturro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (15) vs (2) McStafferson#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McStafferson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but McStafferson is defending well.
McStafferson tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
McStafferson keeps trying to improve his position.
McStafferson is letting Turturro control him for a moment.
McStafferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McStafferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McStafferson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McStafferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
#SUB#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McStafferson sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
McStafferson tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but McStafferson is working away. #T7#
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
McStafferson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Turturro 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.
#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro controlling the action here. #SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McStafferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McStafferson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Turturro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (18) vs (2) McStafferson#T9##SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McStafferson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turturro is taking a breather. McStafferson 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.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Turturro is working for a kimura but McStafferson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McStafferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
#T10##SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McStafferson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Turturro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (21) vs (2) McStafferson#SUB#
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.
McStafferson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McStafferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McStafferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12#
Well, if Turturro 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.
Turturro is looking to advance position but McStafferson won't allow it.
Turturro wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy.
Turturro content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
McStafferson is not content to let Turturro control the position.#T13##SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McStafferson gets full guard.
Turturro trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Turturro pushes down on McStafferson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McStafferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but McStafferson defends it. #T14#
Turturro wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McStafferson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Turturro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (24) vs (2) McStafferson
McStafferson looks winded!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Turturro trying to control the position but McStafferson is working away.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Billy Turturro 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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