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CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alvarez is looking to pass into half guard but Burroughs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burroughs is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Burroughs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burroughs has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Alvarez looking to control.
Burroughs won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Burroughs stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Alvarez pulls Burroughs in to control the position.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is controlling Burroughs's posture.
Alvarez 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.#T2#
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvarez has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Burroughs stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Burroughs is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Burroughs advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Burroughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burroughs is looking to work his way around to Alvarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Burroughs has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (10) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Burroughs is riding his opponent, not letting Alvarez buck him off.
Burroughs is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for the choke from the back.
Burroughs biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Burroughs working for a choke but Alvarez is defending well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
Alvarez is really stuck here.
Alvarez trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Good control from Burroughs.
Alvarez tries to escape but Burroughs has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7##SUB#
Burroughs looking for the choke from the back.
Alvarez is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Burroughs is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alvarez tries to escape but Burroughs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Burroughs is riding his opponent, not letting Alvarez buck him off.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Burroughs manages to sink in the hooks.
Alvarez is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burroughs is persistently looking for the submission but Alvarez is defending it well.
#T8#
Burroughs doesn't have the hooks in and Alvarez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (10) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Burroughs is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (10) vs (10) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9##SUB2#
Burroughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez.
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burroughs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (10) Alvarez
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Burroughs wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it. #T12#
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg. #T13#
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (12) vs (14) Alvarez#SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Alvarez.
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Alvarez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burroughs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Burroughs turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (14) Alvarez
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Burroughs gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Jimmy Burroughs 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Finn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Verus (0) vs (4) Finn
Verus is trying to get back to half guard.
Finn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Verus can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn wants to control but Verus is keeping him busy.
Verus looking for a sweep but Finn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (0) vs (6) Finn#T1#
Finn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verus is looking to escape.
Verus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn prevents Verus from getting the reversal.#T2#
Verus tries to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Verus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finn controlling from the full mount.
Verus tries to lock up and control but Finn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verus wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.#SUB2#
Finn looking to secure an arm triangle but Verus defends it well.
Verus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4##SUB2#
Finn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Verus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (6) Finn
Verus trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Verus defends easily.
Verus sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Verus defends easily.
#T5#
Finn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Finn has his foot on Verus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Verus works his way back into a safe position though.
Verus wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verus is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Finn 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.#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.#SUB2#
Finn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Verus has picked Finn up and slammed him! Finn can't keep hold of the triangle and Verus manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (5) vs (6) Finn
Finn is trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Verus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finn tries to bench press Verus off him but Verus keeps the position.
Finn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Verus works to advance to full mount. Finn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (7) vs (6) Finn
Verus trying to control but Finn is having none of it. #SUB#
Verus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Verus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is desperately trying to improve his position but Verus has a good base and remains in mount.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Verus controlling the action here.
Verus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finn reverses the position - he's now on top in Verus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (7) vs (8) Finn#T9#
Verus keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass. #SUB#
Verus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (7) vs (11) Finn
Finn trying to control the position but Verus is working away.
Finn advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (7) vs (13) Finn#T10#
Finn wants to control the pace but Verus is squirming around nicely.
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Finn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Verus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Verus! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (9) vs (13) Finn#SUB#
Verus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Verus (9) vs (17) Finn#T11#
Finn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Finn trying to control the position but Verus is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Verus regains half guard.#T12#
Finn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (9) vs (20) Finn
Verus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Finn wants to control the pace but Verus is squirming around nicely.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T13##SUB2#
Finn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Verus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Finn trying to control the action but Verus is working from the bottom.
Finn tries to move to mount but Verus blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Verus can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Finn stalls from top position.
Verus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Finn is working for a kimura but Verus is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 20 to 9.
Our winner, Huckleberry Finn, 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Lima pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Anderson stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson prevents Lima from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Anderson is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (6) vs (0) Lima#T5#
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Lima wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Lima doesn't allow it.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Anderson is looking to work his way around to Lima's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lima has worked his arm free - good work by Lima!
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lima tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Lima manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lima is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Anderson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (0) Lima
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima has one of Anderson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Anderson working away.
Lima is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (11) vs (0) Lima#T8#
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Lima tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Anderson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (14) vs (0) Lima
I really don't envy Lima right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (2) Lima
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (16) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Lima pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T12#
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Lima won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Lima wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (19) vs (2) Lima#T13#
Lima wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lima tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (22) vs (2) Lima
Lima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (25) vs (2) Lima
Anderson tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (25) vs (6) Lima#SUB2#
Anderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lima is persistently looking for the submission but Anderson is defending it well.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Lima to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Majere gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (0) vs (2) Majere
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold.
Majere is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez '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.
Perez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Majere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Majere trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Perez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Majere has passed into half guard!
Majere is controlling the pace.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
Perez is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Majere defends well.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Majere is aware though and is defending well.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez , not yet.
Majere passes into half guard.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Majere wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Perez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Majere stacks Perez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (0) vs (5) Majere
Majere has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perez ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (0) vs (7) Majere
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Perez wants to control but Majere is having none of it.#T4#
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape. #T5#
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez is staying active underneath Majere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Perez is looking to get back to full guard here but Majere has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (0) vs (10) Majere#SUB2#
Majere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Majere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Perez is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Majere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Majere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Majere controlling from side mount. #T7#
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Perez sneaks back into half guard.
Perez keeping hold of Majere's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Perez wants to get back to full guard but Majere has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (0) vs (13) Majere
Perez wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez can't escape the position.
Perez wants to control but Majere is having none of it.#SUB2#
Majere swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perez is now in Majere's guard. A big mistake from Majere there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (13) Majere
Perez wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Majere 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: Perez (2) vs (15) Majere#SUB#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Majere is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Perez gets back to full guard.
Perez keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere is looking to pass Perez 's guard but actually Perez recovers to full guard.
Perez controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Perez is trying to keep Majere in close.
#T12#
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Perez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Majere has picked Perez up and slammed him! Perez can't keep hold of the triangle and Majere manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (2) vs (18) Majere
Majere has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (2) vs (20) Majere
Perez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Perez tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Majere working for a submission but Perez is keeping him at bay.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Majere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Majere wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Majere controlling from the full mount.
Majere wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Majere controlling his opponent.
Perez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Majere thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 20 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (0) vs (2) Toehold
Schlong is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Schlong wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schlong won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Schlong is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schlong avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (0) vs (5) Toehold
Schlong tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Toehold tries to take his opponent's back but Schlong turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (5) Toehold
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Schlong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Toehold is pulling down on Schlong's head to control his posture.
Schlong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold has control of Schlong's left arm, preventing Schlong from doing any damage. #T6#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully.
Schlong wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Schlong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold has his hands on Schlong's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Schlong 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.
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.
Schlong forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Schlong not doing much here.
Toehold controlling the position for now.
Toehold is continuing to stall.#T9#
Schlong controlling the action here.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Schlong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schlong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Schlong stalling.
Toehold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schlong wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position. #T12#
Still in half guard, Schlong seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schlong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlong manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (7) Toehold#T13#
Schlong looking to control.
Schlong pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schlong pulls Toehold in to control the position. #T14#
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schlong pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Schlong looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Yi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Yi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi.
Yi slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Yi uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Yi
Yi tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila tries to hold on but Yi postures up.
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Yi controlling from the full mount.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Laitila is defending against the submission attempts here by Yi.
Laitila is pressing down on Yi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laitila is pulling down on Yi's head. It's preventing any offense from Yi, at least for the moment.#T3#
Yi wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Yi wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Yi tries to pass.
Yi passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yi is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Yi#T5#
Yi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Yi working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Laitila preventing the sweep. #T6#
Laitila trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7##SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Yi
Yi tries to improve position but can't.
Yi looking for a sweep but Laitila has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (5) Yi
Yi 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.
Yi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Yi is working away.
Laitila prevents Yi from improving his position.#T8#
Laitila trying to control the pace.
Laitila wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy. #T9#
Laitila is really struggling to control Yi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yi tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily.
Yi trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (5) Yi
Laitila wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy. #T10#
Laitila wants to take a breather but Yi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Laitila.
Yi controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yi wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Laitila passes into half guard.
Yi wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Yi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is defending well.
Yi is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Laitila is taking a breather. Yi 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.
Laitila passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yi! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (5) Yi
Yi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (16) vs (5) Yi
Yi staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control. #SUB#
Yi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laitila's arms.
Yi trying to control but not successfully. #T13##SUB#
Laitila looking for the choke but no joy.
Yi breaks Laitila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (7) Yi
Laitila keeping full guard, as Yi tries to pass.
Yi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Laitila tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T14##SUB2#
Yi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yi wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Yi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yi passes into side control, despite Laitila's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (16) vs (10) Yi
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
The defeated Jin Yi had this to say: 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vrjalya closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Omoran's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (0) vs (2) Vrjalya#SUB#
Omoran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Omoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrjalya defends it easily.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving.
Vrjalya passes Omoran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Omoran defends it. #SUB#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Omoran tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Vrjalya slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Vrjalya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (5) Vrjalya
Omoran is trying desperately to improve position.
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Omoran is squirming around nicely.
Omoran working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for a guillotine from mount but Omoran frees his head quite easily.
Vrjalya wants to take Omoran's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Omoran is squirming around, avoiding Vrjalya's attempts to control the action.
Omoran regains half guard.#SUB#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Omoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Omoran is defending the position.
Vrjalya passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (8) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looking to control but Omoran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Vrjalya with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vrjalya is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Omoran is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Omoran (0) vs (11) Vrjalya
Omoran tries to roll but Vrjalya sticks to his back.
Vrjalya controlling the position well here. Omoran rolled but Vrjalya kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Omoran defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Omoran tries to escape the position.
Omoran staying busy and making it hard for Vrjalya to control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Omoran wants to escape the position.
Vrjalya is riding his opponent, not letting Omoran buck him off.
Vrjalya keeps control of the position as Omoran tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Omoran preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vrjalya.
Will Vrjalya go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omoran tries to break free.
Vrjalya is trying to stick to Omoran's back but Omoran is turning into Vrjalya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Omoran. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (11) Vrjalya#SUB#
Omoran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vrjalya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vrjalya has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (13) Vrjalya#SUB#
Omoran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vrjalya pushes down on Omoran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vrjalya wants to take a breather but Omoran is having none of it. #SUB#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya prevents Omoran from improving his position.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but Omoran defending well. #SUB#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Omoran is working away. #SUB#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya is trying to control the action in half guard but Omoran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Omoran wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Vrjalya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya uses his free foot to push down on Omoran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omoran. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (2) vs (16) Vrjalya
Vrjalya prevents Omoran from getting the reversal.
Vrjalya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vrjalya with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vrjalya controlling the position easily from mount.
Omoran is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Omoran is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vrjalya has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Omoran (2) vs (19) Vrjalya
Omoran is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Omoran is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Omoran tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya is persistently looking for the submission but Omoran is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Omoran 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 Vrjalya gets his way!
#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to break Omoran's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Omoran remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vrjalya will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9#
Vrjalya is hanging on to Omoran's back as he tries to escape.
Omoran manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Nice work there by Omoran.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (19) Vrjalya
Omoran advances to half guard. #SUB#
Omoran seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Omoran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrjalya defends it well. #SUB#
Omoran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vrjalya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrjalya wants to improve his position but Omoran is controlling well.
#T10##SUB#
Omoran is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Omoran seems to be working for a kimura but Vrjalya defends the submission attempt.
Omoran is thwarting Vrjalya's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Omoran seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Omoran wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrjalya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Omoran is looking for a kimura but Vrjalya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Omoran to get the leverage. #T11##SUB#
Omoran 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.
Vrjalya controlling the position well. #SUB#
Omoran is trying to work for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending well.
Vrjalya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omoran is working away from the top position though.
Vrjalya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Omoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12##SUB#
Omoran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vrjalya dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (21) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vrjalya trying to control but Omoran is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Omoran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vrjalya has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Omoran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Omoran looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vrjalya passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (4) vs (24) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Omoran is working from the bottom.
Omoran is looking to regain half guard here but Vrjalya keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Omoran tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Omoran is working from the bottom.
Omoran is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Omoran is working from the bottom.
Omoran is looking for a sweep.
Vrjalya wants to control but Omoran is keeping him busy.
Omoran tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Omoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya wins on points by 24 to 4.
Ken Vrjalya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Archer clinches.
Archer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Esteves.
#TD#
Archer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Archer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Esteves content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Archer has locked up a guillotine! Archer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Esteves is holding on here and Archer must be using up a lot of energy. Esteves has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Archer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 38 wins and 25 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silva Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr passes Makarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr stalling.
Makarov 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.
Makarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Makarov is pulling down on Silva Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva Jr, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Makarov#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Makarov defends easily.
Makarov passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Makarov 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.
It looks like Makarov 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.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (6) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov is really stuck here.
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silva Jr not allowing Makarov to control his hands.
Silva Jr is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Makarov is looking to control the hands but Silva Jr breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miyagi did well to prevent Al Jhit getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Miyagi 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.
Al Jhit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard.
Al Jhit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Miyagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (5) Al Jhit
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Al Jhit's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Miyagi is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi avoiding Al Jhit 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Al Jhit right now.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to move into half guard but instead Miyagi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Miyagi postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Jhit for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Al Jhit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (7) Al Jhit#T4#
Miyagi controlling the position.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a sweep but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (11) vs (7) Al Jhit
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.#T5#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away. #T6#
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (14) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T10#
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Al Jhit looking to control.
Al Jhit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
Al Jhit managing to control the position. #T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Miyagi has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #T14#
Miyagi not doing much here.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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