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CWC 333 - Prelims 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Quinn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 35 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Quinn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quinn. #TD2#
Dyon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quinn can't fight it off and eventually Dyon manages to take the fight to the floor. Quinn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quinn (0) vs (2) Dyon
Quinn keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon is pushing down on Quinn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quinn is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Quinn defending well.
Quinn keeping control of the position.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Quinn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Dyon wants to pass to mount but Quinn is defending the position. #T1#
Quinn is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Quinn won't allow it.
Quinn is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Quinn'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.
Quinn looking for a sweep. Not yet Quinn, not yet.
Quinn managing to control the position.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
Quinn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quinn is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Dyon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Dyon passes Quinn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyon is pressing down on Quinn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quinn is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Quinn defends the submission attempt.
Dyon wants to advance to full mount but Quinn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Quinn is looking for a triangle but Dyon pushes his legs off easily.
Quinn pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Quinn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quinn (2) vs (2) Dyon
Quinn looking to pass the guard.
Dyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quinn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quinn (2) vs (4) Dyon#SUB#
Quinn has his foot on Dyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dyon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinn is keeping the position for now.
Dyon passes into half guard.
My spies in The Sparring Cages Double Elite Sparring inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quinn has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Quinn wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dyon drops back looking for a leg! Quinn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinn manages to kick Dyon off! Dyon jumps back into Quinn's guard.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Quinn working a defensive guard here.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Quinn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinn is keeping the position for now.
Dyon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quinn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Dyon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Quinn (2) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Quinn is holding on tight.
Quinn is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon wants to take Quinn's back here but Quinn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Quinn can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dyon is working for a guillotine from mount but Quinn frees his head quite easily.
Quinn tries to hold on but Dyon postures up.
Dyon fails to advance to Quinn's back. #T7#
Quinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Quinn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dyon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Quinn (2) vs (10) Dyon
Quinn just trying to survive but Dyon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Dyon working for a choke but Quinn is defending well. #SUB2#
Quinn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dyon is not going to allow Quinn to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Quinn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8##SUB2#
Quinn 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 Dyon gets his way!
Dyon not allowing Quinn to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dyon is not going to allow Quinn to sit and survive in this position.
Quinn is in bad spot here.
#T9##SUB2#
Dyon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quinn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dyon avoiding Quinn 's attempts to control his hands.
Quinn is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Quinn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Quinn can't escape the position.
Dyon is trying to stick to Quinn's back but Quinn is turning into Dyon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dyon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quinn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quinn (4) vs (10) Dyon
Dyon keeping full guard, as Quinn tries to pass.
Quinn advances to half guard. #SUB#
Quinn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Dyon wants to improve his position but Quinn is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quinn pulls his head out easily.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Quinn is keen to just control but Dyon is a slippery customer.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Quinn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Quinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB#
Quinn is trying to work for a kimura but Dyon is defending well.
Quinn is pressing down on Dyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dyon is holding on for now. #SUB#
Quinn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quinn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dyon's guard. #SUB2#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Quinn is trying to control the action in half guard but Dyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Quinn tries to pass to full mount but Dyon defends it.
Quinn wants to take a breather but Dyon is having none of it.
Quinn prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Quinn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Quinn has control of the leg.
Dyon is not content to let Quinn control the position.#SUB#
Quinn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dyon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Quinn has cracked it and Dyon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Quinn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Quinn!
After the big win, Billy Quinn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ulatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Ulatov
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ulatov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Ulatov
Ulatov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (7) Ulatov#T1##SUB2#
Ulatov wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ulatov. #SUB2#
Ulatov working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Ulatov trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Ulatov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith tries to control the position but Ulatov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (10) Ulatov
Ulatov controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
#T2#
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control the action but Ulatov just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ulatov is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Ulatov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Feet gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (0) vs (2) Feet#SUB2#
Feet seems to be looking for submissions.
GroSnagdu is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
GroSnagdu is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Feet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Feet is looking to take a break and control but GroSnagdu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now GroSnagdu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (2) Feet
Feet looking to control.
#T2##SUB2#
Feet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. GroSnagdu is aware though and is defending well.
GroSnagdu sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Feet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and GroSnagdu defends well.#SUB2#
Feet throws his legs up looking for a submission but GroSnagdu uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (5) vs (2) Feet
Feet is letting GroSnagdu control him for a moment. #T3#
Feet tries to bench press GroSnagdu off him but GroSnagdu keeps the position.
GroSnagdu controls the position.
Feet wants to control but GroSnagdu postures up.#T4#
Feet is trying to work for a sweep but GroSnagdu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (7) vs (2) Feet
Feet is in all sorts of trouble here.
GroSnagdu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Feet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from GroSnagdu'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.
Feet keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
GroSnagdu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Feet is now in GroSnagdu's guard. A big mistake from GroSnagdu there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (7) vs (4) Feet
Feet is looking to pass into half guard but GroSnagdu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now GroSnagdu is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (9) vs (4) Feet#T6#
GroSnagdu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet looking to control but GroSnagdu passes into half guard.
Feet wants to control but GroSnagdu is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Feet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feet trying to control but GroSnagdu postures up.
#T7#
GroSnagdu content to control rather than advance.
Feet wants to improve his position but GroSnagdu is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
GroSnagdu wants to pass to mount but Feet is defending the position.
GroSnagdu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Feet gets back to full guard.
GroSnagdu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet 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.
GroSnagdu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Feet keeping moving, preventing GroSnagdu from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
GroSnagdu preventing the sweep.
Feet trying to control the position here. #T10#
GroSnagdu trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GroSnagdu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GroSnagdu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (9) vs (6) Feet#T11#
GroSnagdu keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GroSnagdu is keeping the position for now.
GroSnagdu keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet passes GroSnagdu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Feet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (9) vs (9) Feet
Feet wants to take GroSnagdu's back but he can't do it this time. #T12#
Feet prevents GroSnagdu from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Feet goes for an armbar but GroSnagdu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from GroSnagdu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (11) vs (9) Feet#SUB2#
Feet working for a triangle but GroSnagdu defends it easily.
GroSnagdu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Feet is pulling down on GroSnagdu's head. It's preventing any offense from GroSnagdu, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Feet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. GroSnagdu stacks Feet 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 GroSnagdu! Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (14) vs (9) Feet
Feet is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but GroSnagdu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (16) vs (9) Feet
Feet tries to hold on but GroSnagdu postures up.#T14#
GroSnagdu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feet is looking to escape.
GroSnagdu controlling from mount.
Feet working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet wants to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
GroSnagdu takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A victorious Bashag GroSnagdu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre fails to land the takedown.
Delisle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laperierre tries to avoid it but Delisle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laperierre to the ground. Laperierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Laperierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laperierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Delisle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Laperierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Delisle wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delisle holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Delisle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laperierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle is pulling down on Laperierre's head to control his posture. #T1#
Delisle trying to control the position.
Laperierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre is fighting to break Delisle's control of his arms but Delisle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delisle wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Delisle tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.#T3#
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
#T4#
Delisle wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Laperierre moves into full mount! Delisle won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (5) Laperierre
Delisle is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Delisle is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Delisle to control.
Delisle is trying to reverse the position but instead Laperierre has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (0) vs (8) Laperierre
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre keeps control of the position as Delisle tries to break free.
Laperierre controls the action.#T6#
Delisle is really stuck here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Laperierre just sinks the hooks in.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Delisle tries to escape the position.
Laperierre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Delisle can't escape the position.
#T7#
Laperierre 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.
Laperierre has the hooks in. Delisle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laperierre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delisle doesn't escape.
Delisle wants to control his opponent's hands but Laperierre gets his hands free.
Delisle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laperierre looking for the RNC.
Laperierre controlling from the back.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Delisle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laperierre controlling the position well here. Delisle rolled but Laperierre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Delisle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre tries to control but Delisle wriggling away.
Delisle wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Delisle tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Laperierre looking to control but Delisle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delisle wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.#T10#
Delisle is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Laperierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delisle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delisle moves into full guard.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre 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.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there.
Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Delisle has his hands on Laperierre's head, controlling the position.
Laperierre forces his way into half guard.
Laperierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ian Laperierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.#TD#
Jafar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanders regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Sanders
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sanders is tightening it up a little... Jafar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jafar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jafar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Serronen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gage was covering up waiting for the punch and Serronen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gage (0) vs (2) Serronen
Serronen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gage's guard.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but Gage defending well.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gage.#T1#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Serronen looking to pass the guard.
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Serronen trying to move into half guard but instead Gage has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (2) Serronen
Gage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Serronen has his hands on Gage's head, controlling the position.
Gage is looking to pass into half guard but Serronen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serronen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (4) Serronen
Gage pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage is looking to sweep but instead, Serronen has passed into half guard.
Gage won't allow Serronen to pass to mount.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Gage tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg.
Serronen is controlling the pace.
Gage tries to roll over but Serronen keeps him under control.#T5#
Serronen is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.#T6#
Gage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Serronen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Gage wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
Gage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serronen controlling the action here. #T9#
Gage controlling the position for now.
Gage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gage keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Gage is trying to keep Serronen in close.
#T10#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage pulls Serronen in close to his closed guard and prevents Serronen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Serronen stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
Gage has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture.
Serronen is stalling in the full guard.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Gage wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment.
Gage trying to control the position here.
Serronen 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.
Gage pulls Serronen in to control the position. #T13#
Serronen is pushing down on Gage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gage is fighting to maintain full guard but Serronen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well. #T14#
Gage is looking to improve his position.
Serronen is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Gage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Aku Serronen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobieski tries for a takedown but Clubber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clubber stuffs the takedown.
Sobieski 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sobieski has closed the distance and engaged Clubber in a clinch.
#TD#
Sobieski has Clubber pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sobieski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clubber tumbling to the mat - Sobieski dives into Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieski (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobieski is one step ahead there.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sobieski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber prevents Sobieski from improving position.
Clubber tries to bench press Sobieski off him but Sobieski keeps the position.
Sobieski tries to advance to mount but Clubber denies him.
Sobieski happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Sobieski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Sobieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clubber, who protects the arm well.
Sobieski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieski (7) vs (0) Clubber#SUB#
Sobieski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clubber has worked his arm free - good work by Clubber!
#SUB#
Sobieski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber struggling a bit here.#T3#
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sobieski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clubber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobieski.
Clubber wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
#T4#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sobieski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clubber defends it well.
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Sobieski won't allow Clubber to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Clubber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobieski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Clubber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobieski is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Clubber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobieski tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T6#
Sobieski passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sobieski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clubber sees it coming and defends easily.
Sobieski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sobieski is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sobieski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clubber is just riding it out for now. Sobieski eventually gives up the hold.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Sobieski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (10) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.
Sobieski trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #T8#
Sobieski is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber is looking to improve his position but Sobieski isn't that keen on the idea.
Sobieski tries to control but Clubber wriggling away. #T9#
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Sobieski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Sobieski maintains control.
Sobieski trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #SUB#
Sobieski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clubber is now in Sobieski's guard. A big mistake from Sobieski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (10) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber forces his way into half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Clubber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobieski trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#SUB2#
Clubber maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sobieski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Clubber has cracked it and Sobieski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Clubber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Clubber!
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Shalit has closed the distance and engaged Jan in a clinch.
Shalit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jan after a bit of a struggle.
Jan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shalit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jan tries to score a body lock takedown but Shalit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shalit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bartlomiej Jan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
Shalit can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Shalit has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (0) vs (2) Shalit
Jan wants to control but Shalit passes easily into half guard.
Jan's coaches at London MMA Club 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jan! Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (0) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit tries to control but Jan wriggling away. #T1#
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Jan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jan is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan has given up his back. Will we see Shalit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jan (0) vs (8) Shalit
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Shalit is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Shalit has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Shalit doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 33 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondragon as he avoids it easily.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Mondragon counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Mondragon has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mondragon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Mondragon dives into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel continues to stall.#T1#
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Steel is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Mondragon controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mondragon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Steel tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Steel keeping hold of Mondragon's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T5#
Steel is trying to control but Mondragon passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Mondragon
Steel is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Steel is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Steel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T7#
Steel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Steel'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.
Mondragon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Steel seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Steel trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel managing to control the position. #SUB#
Steel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (13) Mondragon#T9#
Mondragon wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Steel is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon prevents Steel from improving his position.#T10#
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel trying to control here.
#T11#
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T12#
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
Steel looking to control.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Steel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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