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CWC 334 - Prelims 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Phil St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
St. Georges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (0) Sensei
St. Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sensei! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (0) Sensei
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Sensei to control.
Sensei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Sensei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Sensei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St. Georges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St. Georges's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St. Georges (5) vs (4) Sensei#T1#
Sensei wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy.
St. Georges turns into Sensei and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (7) vs (4) Sensei
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Sensei is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sensei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.
St. Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Sensei.#SUB2#
Sensei working for a triangle but St. Georges defends it easily.
St. Georges sitting in guard here, content to control.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sensei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sensei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (7) vs (6) Sensei
St. Georges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sensei looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
St. Georges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sensei is aware though and is defending well.
Sensei trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei passes St. Georges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep. Sensei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Georges keeps working.
Sensei moves into full mount! St. Georges won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (7) vs (9) Sensei
Sensei seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but St. Georges is holding on tight.
St. Georges really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sensei wants to take St. Georges's back here but St. Georges is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
St. Georges is squirming around, avoiding Sensei's attempts to control the action. #T4#
St. Georges tries to hold on but Sensei postures up.#SUB2#
Sensei swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and St. Georges is now in Sensei's guard. A big mistake from Sensei there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (9) vs (9) Sensei#SUB2#
Sensei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sensei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (9) vs (11) Sensei
St. Georges can't keep his opponent in guard - Sensei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
St. Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St. Georges is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB2#
Sensei is working for a submission of some sort.
St. Georges gets back to full guard.
Sensei wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sensei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St. Georges is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St. Georges has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (11) vs (11) Sensei#SUB2#
St. Georges avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
St. Georges pushing down on Sensei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges uses his free foot to push down on Sensei's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sensei. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (14) vs (11) Sensei
St. Georges trying to control but Sensei is having none of it.
Sensei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Sensei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Sensei is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sensei is looking to escape.
Sensei is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Sensei is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sensei is squirming around, avoiding St. Georges's attempts to control the action.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sensei is in all sorts of trouble here.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Sensei is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Sensei is squirming around nicely.
Sensei wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Sensei tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
Sensei is squirming around, avoiding St. Georges's attempts to control the action.
Sensei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sensei 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: St. Georges (14) vs (13) Sensei
Sensei advances to half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Sensei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St. Georges has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sensei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St. Georges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sensei is thwarting St. Georges's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sensei wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
St. Georges is looking to improve his position.
St. Georges regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sensei drops back, looking for a kneebar! St. Georges looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St. Georges looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St. Georges! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St. Georges (18) vs (13) Sensei
Sensei trying to remain calm as St. Georges controls from the top position.#T11#
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sensei for as long as he can get away with.
Sensei is looking for a sweep.
St. Georges controls the position.
Sensei manages to work his way to half guard, despite St. Georges's best efforts.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sensei is looking to control St. Georges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sensei avoid being mounted?
St. Georges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Sensei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St. Georges is trying to control the action in half guard but Sensei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
St. Georges tries to pass to full mount but Sensei defends it.
Sensei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Sensei is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sensei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13##SUB2#
Sensei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St. Georges is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sensei is looking for a triangle but St. Georges pushes his legs off easily.
Sensei looks winded!
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sensei working for a triangle but St. Georges defends it easily.
St. Georges controlling from the top position.
St. Georges stands and throws Sensei's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (21) vs (13) Sensei
St. Georges trying to control the position but Sensei is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14##SUB#
St. Georges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sensei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St. Georges working away.
Sensei is trying to improve his position.
St. Georges works to advance to full mount. Sensei defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (23) vs (13) Sensei
Sensei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sensei is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
St. Georges goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sensei is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (23) vs (15) Sensei
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
A very excited looking Phil St. Georges made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Quinn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Quinn has managed to clinch.
Quinn prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Alvarez wants the takedown. Quinn is fighting it off but Alvarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quinn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quinn (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Quinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Quinn trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Quinn is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez pushes down on Quinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Quinn defending well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Quinn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez prevents Quinn from improving his position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Quinn defending well.
Quinn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Quinn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quinn is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quinn avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Quinn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quinn is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
Alvarez prevents Quinn from improving his position.
Quinn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quinn.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Quinn looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Quinn (0) vs (5) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quinn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well.
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Alvarez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Quinn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Alvarez yanks on the arm and Quinn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Alvarez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Alvarez!
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Billy Quinn spoke after the fight, saying 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 26 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemieux prevents it.
Lemieux gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Lemieux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Lemieux is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Lemieux shoots in and gets a takedown into Nelson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Nelson
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux 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#
Lemieux trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nelson is trying to hold Lemieux in close to prevent damage but Lemieux has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Nelson controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself. #T3#
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard. #SUB#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson moves into full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Lemieux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Nelson#SUB#
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lemieux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
Well, if Lemieux 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.
#T7##SUB#
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into half guard.
#T9#
Nelson trying to control here.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Lemieux has passed into half guard.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10#
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nelson has an active guard here but Lemieux has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemieux to get the leverage. #T11#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux. #SUB#
Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lemieux has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lemieux pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nelson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Lemieux!
After winning the bout, Don Lemieux 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Malachi Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Lawrence off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lawrence (0) vs (2) Johnson
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Lawrence won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawrence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawrence has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (2) Johnson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.#T2#
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Lawrence has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Lawrence controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lawrence looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawrence is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawrence has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawrence looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
Johnson is fighting to break Lawrence's control of his arms but Lawrence is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
Lawrence is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawrence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (4) vs (4) Johnson
Lawrence 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.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T5#
Johnson wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Lawrence controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lawrence is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lawrence has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
After winning the bout, Drake Johnson 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 26 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rebenta pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rebenta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucan regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Rebenta#SUB#
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan 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: Lucan (2) vs (2) Rebenta
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is defending well.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Rebenta
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rebenta keeps working.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rebenta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Rebenta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (5) vs (6) Rebenta#T2#
Rebenta working away.
Rebenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Lucan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lucan trying to control here.
Rebenta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (9) Rebenta
Rebenta looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta content just to control the position here.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Rebenta isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to finish this one by submission but Lucan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rebenta.
Rebenta controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.#T4#
Rebenta prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Rebenta looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to finish this one by submission but Lucan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rebenta. #SUB2#
Rebenta is working for a guillotine from mount but Lucan frees his head quite easily.
Lucan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Lucan is having none of it.
Rebenta is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Rebenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan has a hand on Rebenta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rebenta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (12) Rebenta
Lucan wants to hold on but Rebenta pushes him away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Rebenta isn't that keen on the idea.
Rebenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape. #T6#
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is having none of it.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rebenta trying to control but Lucan is having none of it. #T7#
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Rebenta has control of Lucan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lucan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rebenta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lucan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T8#
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Rebenta tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan is trying to reverse the position but instead Rebenta has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (5) vs (15) Rebenta
Will Rebenta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rebenta keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Lucan turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (7) vs (15) Rebenta#T9#
Lucan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (10) vs (15) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta tries to bench press Lucan off him but Lucan keeps the position. #SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is trying to control. Rebenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan wants to advance to full mount but Rebenta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rebenta holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rebenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Lucan is pushing down on Rebenta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rebenta is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Rebenta defends the submission attempt.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rebenta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lucan 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.
#SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Rebenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rebenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan. #SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Rebenta is defending well.
#T13##SUB#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Rebenta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rebenta.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Lucan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rebenta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (17) Rebenta
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucan has his feet on Rebenta's thighs here. He's pushed Rebenta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rebenta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan gave a mention to Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 36 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 41 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
Schultz shoots in but Dalton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalton as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Dalton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pacer Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Schultz.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dalton enables Schultz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dalton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Schultz
My spies in Next Level MMA inform me that Schultz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Dalton managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Schultz#T1#
Dalton is pushing down on Schultz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton'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.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Schultz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Dalton 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.
#T2#
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (2) Schultz
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton wants to take Schultz's back but he can't do it this time.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schultz for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Schultz tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton wants to take Schultz's back here but Schultz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Schultz wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Schultz prevents Dalton from taking his back.
Dalton controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Schultz tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton looking to take Schultz's back but Schultz rolls and after a scramble, Schultz ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Schultz to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (5) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton seems keen to control Schultz's posture.#T6#
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (7) vs (4) Schultz
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton stands and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (4) Schultz
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton is pushing down on Schultz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Dalton is taking a breather. Schultz 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.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (13) vs (4) Schultz#T11#
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dalton moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (16) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks.
Schultz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12##T13##T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
An out of breath Pacer Dalton 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makarov wants to take the fight to the mat but Blood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blood wants a takedown.
Makarov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makarov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Blood has hold of one of Makarov's legs. Makarov is fighting the takedown attempt but Blood gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Makarov
Blood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Makarov has his feet on Blood's thighs here. He's pushed Blood off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blood screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Makarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ulatov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ulatov with the active half guard here but Walters passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Ulatov#SUB#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Walters controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulatov is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Walters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ulatov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ulatov tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters staying calm.#T2#
Ulatov tries to improve position but can't.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Ulatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Walters controls the position.
Ulatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulatov keeps working.
Walters is staying tight to Ulatov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Walters'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.
Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ulatov is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Ulatov keeps trying to improve his position.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ulatov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ulatov trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.#T5#
Walters wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ulatov is looking to reverse the position.
Walters looking to control but instead Ulatov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Walters 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.
Walters works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (0) Ulatov
Walters wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Walters happy to just control the position for now. #T7#
Ulatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Walters working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ulatov's thigh. Ulatov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (0) Ulatov
Walters controls the position.
Walters trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Ulatov tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Walters controls the position.
Further stalling from Walters.#T10#
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ulatov for as long as he can get away with.
Ulatov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters is controlling the pace.
#T11##SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters is taking a breather. Ulatov 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.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (14) vs (0) Ulatov
Walters controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ulatov is looking to get to half guard.
Walters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ulatov working to try and regain half guard.
Ulatov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ulatov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Walters controlling from mount.
Ulatov is looking to get to half guard.
Ulatov has given up his back here. Will Walters look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (17) vs (0) Ulatov#T13#
Ulatov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ulatov is trying to break free.
Walters tries to keep control of the position but Ulatov is staying busy.
Walters is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Ulatov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walters's arms.
Ulatov turns into Walters and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (17) vs (2) Ulatov#T14#
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters has control of Ulatov's left arm, preventing Ulatov from doing any damage.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Ulatov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Kevin Walters gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up with Laitila and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Matariki has clasped his hands together around Laitila's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Matariki
Laitila is being controlled here.
Laitila tries to buck Matariki off but Matariki is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matariki's best efforts.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Matariki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Matariki is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matariki in particular looking to stall.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matariki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Matariki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom here.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Laitila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Matariki
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #SUB#
Laitila wants to work for an arm triangle but Matariki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Laitila is working for a submission of some sort.
Matariki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Matariki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Matariki has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (9) Matariki
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matariki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (12) Matariki
Matariki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom here.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but Laitila denies him. #T6#
Matariki staying calm.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but Laitila denies him.
Laitila is trying to control Matariki's posture but Matariki avoids it.
Laitila is letting Matariki control him for a moment. #T7#
Laitila prevents Matariki from improving position.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
It looks like Matariki 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.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Matariki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila tries to bench press Matariki off him but Matariki keeps the position.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Matariki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laitila gets back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Laitila trying to get back to full guard but Matariki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (15) Matariki
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Matariki controlling from mount.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Laitila tries to hold on but Matariki postures up.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laitila to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (18) Matariki
Laitila trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape. #T13##T14#
Laitila is really stuck here.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Laitila manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (18) Matariki
Laitila trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Laitila pushes down on Matariki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 18 to 4.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki 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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