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CWC 329 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Newton#SUB#
Notturna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but Newton denies him.
Newton is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Notturna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Newton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Newton tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Notturna passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (0) Newton#SUB#
Notturna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Notturna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Notturna off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (7) vs (4) Newton#SUB2#
Newton tightening his grip on Notturna, looking for the choke.
Newton is hanging on to Notturna's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Newton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Notturna has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Newton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Notturna is defending well though. Newton let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Notturna preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Newton. #SUB2#
Newton is persistently looking for the submission but Notturna is defending it well.
Notturna manages to reverse the position and now he's in Newton's guard. Nice work there by Notturna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (9) vs (4) Newton#SUB2#
Newton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Notturna uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (12) vs (4) Newton
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (14) vs (4) Newton
Newton is looking to improve his position but Notturna isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Notturna working for a submission but Newton is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Notturna working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Newton regains half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Notturna seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Newton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Strega Notturna!
A victorious Strega Notturna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ziyaeddin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) Jiurgite
Ziyaeddin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jiurgite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziyaeddin is working away from the top position though.
Ziyaeddin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ziyaeddin is keen to just control but Jiurgite is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin trying to mount his opponent but Jiurgite defends it. #T1#
Jiurgite trying to control but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Jiurgite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jiurgite gets back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Ziyaeddin stays in close to Jiurgite's body and controls the position.
Ziyaeddin stands and throws Jiurgite's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (5) vs (0) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working. #T2#
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite wants to control but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Ziyaeddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass to mount but Jiurgite is defending the position. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for an arm triangle but Jiurgite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.#T3#
Jiurgite is trying to control but Ziyaeddin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (0) Jiurgite
Ziyaeddin looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jiurgite has given up his back here. Will Ziyaeddin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (11) vs (0) Jiurgite
Ziyaeddin biding his time, controlling Jiurgite.
Jiurgite tries to break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin'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.#T4#
Jiurgite manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Nice work there by Jiurgite.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (11) vs (2) Jiurgite
Ziyaeddin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jiurgite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziyaeddin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (2) Jiurgite
Ziyaeddin content to stall in guard here.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (4) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is thwarting Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Jiurgite wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Jiurgite is thwarting Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the position.
Jiurgite wants to take a breather but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Jiurgite is thwarting Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the position.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite tries to pass to full mount but Ziyaeddin defends it. #T7#
Ziyaeddin is in trouble now - Jiurgite has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (7) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is looking to work his way around to Ziyaeddin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziyaeddin is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ziyaeddin is holding on tight.
#T8#
Jiurgite prevents Ziyaeddin from getting the reversal.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziyaeddin is looking to escape.
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziyaeddin working to try and regain half guard.
Jiurgite looking to control but Ziyaeddin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jiurgite looking for a guillotine from mount but Ziyaeddin is having none of it. #T9#
Jiurgite trying to control but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ziyaeddin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ziyaeddin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ziyaeddin is holding on tight.
#T10#
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Ziyaeddin to control.
Jiurgite wants to take his opponent's back but Ziyaeddin doesn't allow it.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin working to try and regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Jiurgite is looking to work his way around to Ziyaeddin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T11#
Jiurgite controlling the pace for now.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jiurgite sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Ziyaeddin to control.#T12#
Jiurgite fails to take his opponent's back.
Ziyaeddin is looking to get to half guard.
Ziyaeddin is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Ziyaeddin working to try and regain half guard.
Jiurgite content just to control the position here.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Ziyaeddin is working to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Ziyaeddin stops Jiurgite from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jiurgite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Ziyaeddin working to try and regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziyaeddin is looking to escape.
Jiurgite controlling the pace for now.
Jiurgite wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Amir Ziyaeddin, 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Halli getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli 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.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Halli has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Barnes tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Halli is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Halli is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#T4#
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to pass Halli's guard but actually Halli recovers to full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Barnes is stalling here. Halli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (12) vs (2) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barnes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Halli working away.
Barnes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (14) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli controlling from mount. #T6#
Barnes tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (14) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Halli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Halli is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (16) vs (4) Barnes
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halli passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (19) vs (4) Barnes#T7#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli slows the pace down.
Barnes tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face as Halli controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (21) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (24) vs (4) Barnes
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
#T9#
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Halli is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off. #T10#
Barnes tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (24) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (28) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (31) vs (6) Barnes
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
#T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Halli controls the action.
Barnes tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control but Halli postures up.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Halli has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (34) vs (6) Barnes
Halli controlling from side mount.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 34 to 6.
Reijo Halli retains his super heavyweight title!
Reijo Halli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Kid finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Kid#SUB2#
Kid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (2) Kid
Kid struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sitsongrit tries to move to mount but Kid blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Kid tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kid's legs.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit working away.
Kid trying to remain calm as Sitsongrit controls from the top position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kid is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (6) vs (2) Kid#T2#
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Kid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Kid is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for a kimura but Kid is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Kid is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kid keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Kid is defending well.
Kid is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Kid has a hand on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sitsongrit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (2) Kid
Kid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kid wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kid tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Kid gets full guard.#T5#
Kid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kid working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit 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.
Kid looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (4) Kid
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.#T6##SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily.
Kid is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Kid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here. #T7##SUB#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kid advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (7) Kid#T8#
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Kid's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (11) vs (7) Kid
Sitsongrit trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (14) vs (7) Kid
Kid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kid is controlling Sitsongrit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kid trying to hold on to Sitsongrit's head to control him but Sitsongrit postures up.
#T10#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (17) vs (7) Kid
Sitsongrit gets to mount! Kid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (19) vs (7) Kid
Sitsongrit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kid has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kid! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (19) vs (9) Kid
Kid trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kid is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (23) vs (9) Kid#T14#
Sitsongrit slows the pace down.
Kid prevents Sitsongrit from improving position.
Sitsongrit gets to mount! Kid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (25) vs (9) Kid#SUB#
Kid tries to improve his position but Sitsongrit has taken his back! Sitsongrit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kid tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sitsongrit pushes Kid away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 39 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rob tries for a takedown but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Rob
Fiso working away.
Fiso takes a little break here. Rob wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso works to advance to full mount. Rob defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Rob
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rob regains half guard.
Fiso is taking a breather. Rob 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.#T1#
Rob preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rob won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Rob keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Rob wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T2#
Rob has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Rob keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rob is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rob wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rob is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rob wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Rob defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rob tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is keen to just control but Rob is a slippery customer.
Fiso is taking a breather. Rob 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.#T4#
Rob tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rob! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (0) Rob
Rob working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso tries to control but Rob wriggling away.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rob is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Fiso tries to control but Rob wriggling away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso is looking to work his way around to Rob's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rob is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso trying to control but Rob is having none of it.
Rob working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Rob is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rob is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Fiso looking to control but Rob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rob is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rob is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Rob is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso tries to control but Rob wriggling away.
Rob slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Rob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rob has his hands clasped together around Fiso's back. He's all about the action.
Fiso stalling. #T9#
Rob gets full guard.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now.
Fiso 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. #T10#
Rob looking for a sweep. Not yet Rob, not yet.
Rob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso passes Rob's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.#T11#
Rob is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Rob is defending the position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (12) vs (0) Rob#T12#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Rob is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rob tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rob wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rob for as long as he can get away with.
Rob tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Fiso.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rob is looking to escape.
Rob gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 14 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr gets a double leg takedown into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Hozdic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Hozdic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hozdic has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Silva Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hozdic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic controlling from side mount. #T2#
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hozdic staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well. #T5#
Hozdic is taking a breather. Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hozdic has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic is controlling the pace.
#T7##SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hozdic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#T10#
Hozdic trying to advance position but Silva Jr counters by regaining guard.
Hozdic trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Hozdic defends easily.
Hozdic stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (14) vs (2) Silva Jr#T11#
Silva Jr is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Hozdic stalling. #T13#
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobieski's waist but Sobieski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petersen off to one side. #TD2#
Sobieski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petersen is trying to defend but Sobieski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Sobieski
Petersen is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Sobieski
Petersen won't allow Sobieski to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sobieski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobieski, not yet. #T1#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sobieski's guard.
Petersen content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sobieski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobieski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sobieski is looking to improve his position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Sobieski is defending well. #T2#
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sobieski is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Sobieski is defending well.
Sobieski is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sobieski avoid being mounted?
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sobieski is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Petersen is taking a breather. Sobieski 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.
Sobieski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Sobieski#SUB2#
Sobieski is persistently looking for the submission but Petersen is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Sobieski working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sobieski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petersen's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sobieski's hands.
My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Sobieski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sobieski wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.#T4#
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sobieski's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (6) Sobieski
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobieski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Sobieski's legs - danger averted.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (6) Sobieski
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Petersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Petersen takes a little break here. Sobieski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sobieski struggling a bit here.
Petersen taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Sobieski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (10) vs (6) Sobieski
Petersen controlling from mount.
Sobieski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sobieski wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (13) vs (6) Sobieski#T7#
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sobieski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Sobieski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Sobieski is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Sobieski wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Petersen stalling.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sobieski tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Sobieski is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sobieski trying to control but Petersen postures up.
#SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieski is defending well.
Petersen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Sobieski looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Sobieski is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sobieski tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Sobieski defends it.
Sobieski is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sobieski avoid being mounted?#T11#
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (16) vs (6) Sobieski
Sobieski is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (19) vs (6) Sobieski
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sobieski rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Despite being in a bad position, Sobieski is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Petersen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sobieski is defending well though. Petersen let's go of the attempt for now.
Sobieski rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sobieski doesn't escape.
Further stalling from Petersen.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sobieski for as long as he can get away with.
Sobieski tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Petersen controls the position.
Sobieski tries to break free.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sobieski doesn't escape.
Sobieski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Sobieski defends it.
Sobieski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (19) vs (10) Sobieski#SUB2#
Sobieski is persistently looking for the submission but Petersen is defending it well.
Petersen is really stuck here.
#T14##SUB2#
Sobieski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Petersen breaks Sobieski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (21) vs (10) Sobieski#SUB2#
Sobieski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen stays in close to Sobieski's body and controls the position.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (24) vs (10) Sobieski
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobieski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Petersen has hold of Sobieski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sobieski seems comfortable defending it but Petersen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sobieski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sobieski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Petersen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conald Petersen!
Conald Petersen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Conald Petersen 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Ramirez is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez 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#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T11#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Pavlov tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T14#
Pavlov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ramirez tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Trump as Kersikov shoots in.
Trump goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Trump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trump wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trump.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Trump
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Trump tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T2#
Trump is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Trump trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T3#
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is continuing to stall.#T4#
Trump tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Trump tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov gets his hands free as Trump looks to control.
Trump is trying to break free.
Kersikov is not going to allow Trump to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Trump tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov avoiding Trump 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov has good solid back control here. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trump trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Trump manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (6) Trump
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Trump is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (9) Trump
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Trump seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
#T12#
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard.
Kersikov won't allow Trump to pass to mount.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T13#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 8.
Donald Trump is the new welterweight champion!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Zulu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (4) vs (0) Camara
Camara is trying to improve his position.
Camara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zulu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (6) vs (0) Camara
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu prevents Camara from getting the reversal.#T1#
Zulu controlling the pace for now.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Zulu fails to advance to Camara's back.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Camara wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
Camara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camara tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Zulu controlling from mount.
Camara tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Zulu's attempts to control the action.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zulu controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Zulu content just to control the position here.
Zulu is looking to take Camara's back but instead Camara gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it. #T6##SUB2#
Camara actively working from the bottom here.
Camara wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it. #T7#
Zulu not doing much here.
Camara tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Zulu is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Camara gets full guard.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T8#
Camara can't keep his opponent in guard - Zulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Zulu is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Zulu prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Camara is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?#T10#
Zulu stalling.
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Zulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zulu is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Zulu is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zulu defends it easily.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zulu postures up.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14##SUB2#
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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