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CWC 334 PBP Commentary |
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 37 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mcgillicutty rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgillicutty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer'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.
Archer stands and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Archer works to advance to full mount. Mcgillicutty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T1#
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Mcgillicutty is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Archer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcgillicutty has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer 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: Archer (7) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#T4#
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgillicutty is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Archer controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Archer passes Mcgillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Mcgillicutty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgillicutty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (12) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.#T10#
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Archer prevents Mcgillicutty from getting the reversal.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Archer controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer fails to advance to Mcgillicutty's back.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgillicutty, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Mcgillicutty stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working. #SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgillicutty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Mcgillicutty
Archer tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#T14##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty wants to control for a moment but Archer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Able Archer 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jabbar swivels and escapes.
Jabbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yi.
Jabbar 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.
Yi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jabbar but Jabbar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhammad Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yi.
Jabbar stuffs the takedown.
Yi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jabbar defends well and Yi ends up having to push Jabbar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yi tries for a takedown but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yi shoots in but no luck this time.
Jabbar stuffs the takedown attempt from Yi. Yi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jabbar is fending him off so far but Yi persists. Nope, Jabbar circles away and we're back to standing.
Jabbar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yi fails to land the takedown.
Jabbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl out of it but Yi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jabbar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jabbar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Jabbar leaves Yi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it.
Yi shoots in but no luck this time.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar shows good takedown defense.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jabbar sprawls well. Jabbar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jabbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yi.
Yi goes for a double leg but Jabbar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabbar continues to drive forward.
Yi fails to land the takedown.
Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it.
Yi shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yi is defended easily by Jabbar.
Yi goes for a double leg but Jabbar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabbar continues to drive forward.
Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it.
Yi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jabbar defends it nicely.
Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it.
Yi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jabbar feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Jabbar. No joy for Yi on that attempt.
Yi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it.
Yi has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jabbar counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Yi#T3#
Yi wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Yi
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Yi is looking for a kimura but Jabbar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage.
Well, if Yi 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.
#T5##SUB2#
Yi is looking for a kimura here.
Yi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
It looks like Yi 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.
Jabbar is not content to let Yi control the position.
Yi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (2) vs (5) Yi
Yi is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Yi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jabbar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jabbar is not content to let Yi control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Yi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jabbar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yi's guard! Nice work there by Jabbar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (5) Yi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Yi looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Yi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Yi is looking to get back to full guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (5) Yi#T10#
Yi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jabbar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (9) vs (5) Yi
Yi wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it.
Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Yi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (12) vs (5) Yi
Yi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jabbar's guard. Nice work there by Yi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (12) vs (7) Yi
Yi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Yi is looking to pass into half guard but Jabbar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabbar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (14) vs (7) Yi#SUB2#
Yi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yi looking to control.
#T13##SUB2#
Yi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jabbar stacks Yi 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 Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (17) vs (7) Yi
Yi is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (19) vs (7) Yi
Jabbar prevents Yi from getting the reversal.
Yi tries to improve his position but instead Jabbar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (22) vs (7) Yi#T14#
I really don't envy Yi right now.
Yi 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.
Yi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jabbar gets his hands free as Yi looks to control.
Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Yi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (22) vs (9) Yi
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yi trying to move into half guard but instead Jabbar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (24) vs (9) Yi
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 24 to 9.
Our winner, Muhammad Jabbar, 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.
Jin Yi spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 20 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn as Sitsongrit shoots in.#TD2#
Sitsongrit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn is looking to pass into half guard but Sitsongrit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sitsongrit is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Sitsongrit won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Steel Penn is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Penn is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn is looking to get back to full guard here but Sitsongrit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (12) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sitsongrit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (12) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Steel Penn breaks the grip. #SUB#
Steel Penn has got his arm under Sitsongrit's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sitsongrit has spun round into Steel Penn's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (14) Sitsongrit#T4##SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit uses his free foot to push down on Steel Penn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (17) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (20) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (20) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Sitsongrit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass. #SUB#
Steel Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sitsongrit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sitsongrit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (22) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving. #SUB#
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#T8#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (22) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (13) vs (22) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (13) vs (24) Sitsongrit#T9#
Steel Penn 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.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (24) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (26) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving. #SUB#
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here. #T14#
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit wins on points by 26 to 15.
A very excited looking Marcinho Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Siam moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McCain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T1#
McCain trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.#T2#
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam'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.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Siam wants to improve his position but instead McCain has moved into half guard.
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
Siam controlling the position for now.
Siam is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working. #T5#
Siam is controlling McCain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
McCain controlling from the top position.
McCain wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) McCain
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McCain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Siam uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (2) McCain
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
McCain looking for a sweep but Siam has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Siam controlling from mount.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Siam stalling.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Siam is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (7) vs (4) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siam has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (9) vs (4) McCain
Siam postures up.
#T13#
McCain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (9) vs (6) McCain
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Siam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (6) McCain
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (14) vs (6) McCain
McCain trying to remain calm as Siam controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Chan Siam retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Chan Siam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. El Toro is now in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) El Toro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro controlling the pace. #T1#
El Toro is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
El Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. El Toro eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson trying to control here.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T4#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro controlling the action here. #T5#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Anderson pulls El Toro in close to prevent any damage.
El Toro is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Anderson keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro content to stall in guard here.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position. #T7#
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, El Toro has passed into half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
El Toro 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.#SUB2#
El Toro 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.
Anderson won't allow El Toro to pass to mount. #T9#
El Toro is taking a breather. Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Anderson is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
El Toro trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Anderson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
El Toro is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well. #T12#
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
El Toro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) El Toro#T13#
El Toro fails to move to back control.
Anderson can't escape the position.
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
El Toro controlling from mount.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (8) El Toro
Anderson wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#T14#
El Toro trying to control the position.
Anderson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
El Toro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (5) vs (10) El Toro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is controlling the pace.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (13) El Toro
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Silva Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Silva Jr trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Silva Jr advancing to mount.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Silva Jr has moved into half guard.
Hall trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Silva Jr#T2#
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is in trouble now - Silva Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Silva Jr
Hall tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Hall tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away. #T3#
Silva Jr content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has control of Hall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Hall tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (8) Silva Jr#T4#
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard.
Silva Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Hall trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T5#
Hall pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Hall seems keen to control Silva Jr's posture.#T6#
Silva Jr passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva Jr prevents Hall from improving his position.#T7#
Hall controlling the position for now.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (10) Silva Jr#T9##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Silva Jr 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.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Hall prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T11#
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (12) Silva Jr
Hall is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #T12#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (4) vs (15) Silva Jr
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall is letting Silva Jr control him for a moment.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Hall tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (4) vs (17) Silva Jr
Hall regains half guard.#T14#
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying for a kimura here. Hall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr 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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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 40 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Toehold against the cage.
#TD2#
Toehold drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toehold.#T1#
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Toehold is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T3#
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Toehold pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (3) vs (0) Toehold#T5#
Lee tries to advance to mount but Toehold denies him.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Lee controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Toehold is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T7#
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.#T8#
Lee'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.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Toehold! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Toehold sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Lee.#T10#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee not doing much here.
Toehold is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position. #T11#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
John Lee 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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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 31 wins and 13 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 15 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zulu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hozdic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zulu regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Hozdic 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.
Zulu has his hands on Hozdic's head, controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet. #T2#
Hozdic controlling from the top position.
Zulu pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zulu trying to control the position here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Hozdic controlling from the top position.
Zulu 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: Zulu (2) vs (2) Hozdic
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Zulu is taking a breather. Hozdic 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.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Hozdic has a hand on Zulu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zulu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic prevents Zulu from taking his back.
Zulu prevents Hozdic from getting the reversal.#T7#
Hozdic tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Hozdic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hozdic wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape. #T8#
Hozdic holds of for dear life.
Hozdic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Zulu content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zulu with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Zulu is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hozdic is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (8) vs (2) Hozdic#T10#
Zulu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hozdic doesn't escape.
Hozdic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zulu controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zulu.#T11#
Zulu continues to hold on tight.
Hozdic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Hozdic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Hozdic regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zulu trying to control from half guard but Hozdic is working away. #T13#
Zulu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Zulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Hozdic trying to control here.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Hozdic trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dragan Hozdic stepped up to the mic, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch. #TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Cruz
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz 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. #T1#
Ottke trying to control the position.
Ottke pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Cruz
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Cruz
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ottke is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
Cruz postures up.
#T4#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Ottke controlling Cruz's posture.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Ottke has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (4) Cruz
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Ottke is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz 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.#T8#
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Cruz is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T9#
Ottke trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #T10#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Ottke stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Ottke 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.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ottke is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.#T14#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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