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CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz PBP Commentary |
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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio shoots in for a takedown but Alopodis shows good takedown defense.
Alopodis shoots in looking for a takedown but Silverio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alopodis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alopodis shoots for a takedown but Silverio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silverio. #TD2#
Silverio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silverio showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silverio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Silverio is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silverio to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Silverio is working for a kimura here but Alopodis manages to reverse the position and he's now in Silverio's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alopodis defends well.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis fails to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silverio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Silverio wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio trying to control but not successfully.
Alopodis is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Silverio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Silverio from escaping the position.
#T4#
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (2) Silverio#SUB#
Silverio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alopodis.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Silverio fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis working for the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to break Silverio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silverio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Silverio tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silverio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silverio for a finish.
Silverio is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Silverio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alopodis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helvig shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ottke quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke is doing well to control the position and prevent Helvig from advancing to side control.
Helvig is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Helvig is now in half guard.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Ottke is defending it quite comfortably.
Ottke wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ottke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Helvig being controlled here momentarily.
Helvig trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helvig to get the leverage.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg. #T3#
Ottke moves into full guard.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke looking to control.
#T4#
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig has a hand on Ottke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ottke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to break free.
Helvig looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Helvig right now.
#T5#
Helvig trying to control but not successfully.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke'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.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Ottke 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. #SUB2#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Ottke advances to half guard.
Helvig is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke is taking a breather. Helvig 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.#T9#
Ottke 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: Ottke (11) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Ottke tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T10#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (14) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Helvig tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11##SUB#
Ottke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ottke controls the position.#SUB#
Helvig is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ottke gets his way!
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Helvig.
Helvig can't escape the position.
#T12#
Ottke controls the position.
Ottke controlling well, preventing Helvig from escaping the position.
Ottke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Ottke is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ottke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Ottke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Helvig can't escape the position.
Helvig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Further stalling from Ottke.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Helvig tries to break free.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, 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 43 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziyaeddin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Halli gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziyaeddin is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli stays in close to Ziyaeddin's body and controls the position. #T1#
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Ziyaeddin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziyaeddin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Halli keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli is controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli is trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ziyaeddin 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 (6) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T7#
Ziyaeddin 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.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Ziyaeddin defends it.
Ziyaeddin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Ziyaeddin gets back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control Halli's posture.
Ziyaeddin controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (9) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T9#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Halli postures up.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halli off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (9) vs (6) Ziyaeddin
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ziyaeddin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ziyaeddin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Halli breaks Ziyaeddin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (6) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ziyaeddin managing to control the position. #T10#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Halli passes easily into half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Ziyaeddin moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Ziyaeddin pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Ziyaeddin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli stays in close to Ziyaeddin's body and controls the position.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (8) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin 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. #T13#
It looks like Ziyaeddin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T14#
Halli is trying to keep Ziyaeddin in close.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin is still trying to improve position.
Ziyaeddin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Reijo Halli retains his super heavyweight title!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 30 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in and drives through. Bar sprawls well.
Bar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Priest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Priest closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Priest lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar managing to control the position. #T1#
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Bar being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Bar trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Priest#T3##SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bar controls the pace.
Priest trying to control the position.
Bar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Bar postures up.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (4) Priest
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (4) Priest
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bar is now in half guard.
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is not content to let Bar control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Bar preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bar is stalling in the full guard.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bar defends it easily.
Bar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest 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.
Bar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (6) Priest#T10#
Priest is fighting to break Bar's control of his arms but Bar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Priest trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bar, not yet. #T12#
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
Bar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (6) Priest
Bar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Bar preventing the sweep.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Priest wants to improve his position but instead Bar has moved into half guard.
Priest moves into full guard.
Priest controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Priest looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Priest trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest wins on points by 7 to 6.
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Judas Priest 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jello is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petersen's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Jello
Jello is controlling the pace.
Petersen trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Jello 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T1#
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello postures up.
#T2#
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jello has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Jello
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petersen moves into full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jello has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (8) Jello#T4#
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen holds on to Jello's head and controls the position momentarily.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Petersen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jello easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (10) Jello
Jello 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#
Petersen regains half guard.
Jello prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Petersen wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (13) Jello
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Jello looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but Petersen doesn't allow it.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.#T9#
Petersen wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Petersen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (16) Jello
Jello keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Petersen buck him off. #T10#
Jello avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Jello not allowing Petersen to control his hands.
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Petersen tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Petersen trying to control but not successfully.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Petersen is staying busy.
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Petersen tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jello controlling from the back.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Petersen trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (16) Jello
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Jello is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Jello wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 16 to 2.
Moldy Jello is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 82 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavlov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Jhit working away.#SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit trying to move into half guard but instead Pavlov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling Pavlov's posture.
Al Jhit looking to control.
#T2#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov stands and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Al Jhit
Pavlov just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Jhit is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from side mount. #T3#
Al Jhit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is just holding on here. Pavlov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Al Jhit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (6) Al Jhit#T4#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (6) Al Jhit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T5#
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Al Jhit
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh. Al Jhit counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T6#
Al Jhit being controlled here, momentarily.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit controlling the position.#T7##SUB2#
Al Jhit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Al Jhit
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T8#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (8) Al Jhit
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T9#
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Pavlov is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Pavlov is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Al Jhit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (19) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (19) vs (12) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (12) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
#T14#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 42 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Camara
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Camara
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camara is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T1#
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Camara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Camara 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: Sparxx (2) vs (6) Camara
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Sparxx trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Sparxx trying to control but Camara flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Camara
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
It looks like Camara might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Camara controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Camara controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
#T5#
Camara avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
Camara has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T7#
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip.
Sparxx turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Camara
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (7) vs (9) Camara#T8#
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Camara doesn't allow it.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara prevents Sparxx from taking his back.#T9#
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camara is holding on tight.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. #T10#
Sparxx wants to take Camara's back but he can't do it this time.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sparxx has control of Camara's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camara regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camara is controlling an arm, preventing Sparxx from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Camara tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. #T11#
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camara is holding on tight.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Camara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camara is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Camara has his feet on Sparxx's thighs here. He's pushed Sparxx off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sparxx screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 14 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hozdic. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Hozdic
Zulu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is staying tight to Zulu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Hozdic wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy.
Zulu's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zulu isn't going anywhere.
Hozdic takes a little break here. Zulu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hozdic working away.#T2#
Hozdic takes a little break here. Zulu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Zulu tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Zulu is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Zulu trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Zulu is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Zulu gets back to half guard.#T5#
Hozdic is trying to control the action in half guard but Zulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hozdic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Hozdic postures up.
Zulu has his hands on Hozdic's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zulu looking to control.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Zulu has Hozdic pulled in close to control his posture.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Zulu.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zulu is controlling Hozdic's posture.#T9#
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #T10#
Zulu controlling Hozdic's posture.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #T12#
Hozdic is looking to pass into half guard but Zulu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zulu is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (4) Hozdic
Hozdic managing to control the position.
Zulu 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.
Hozdic controls Zulu momentarily but Zulu frees himself. #T13#
Hozdic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hozdic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zulu postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 4 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic is the new heavyweight champion!
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Cruz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trump is controlling Cruz's posture.#T3#
Trump is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Trump is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trump continues to stall.#SUB#
Cruz is posturing up here but Trump has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cruz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cruz has to tap! Slick submission there by Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Donald Trump thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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