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WPGC 10.5 PBP Commentary |
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 39 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 36 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Savkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Breaker#ROC#Breaker is rocked!#SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Breaker defends easily.
Breaker is still in real trouble! Can Savkov finish him?#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Savkov pushes a forearm under Breaker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Breaker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Savkov! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 34 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Joteel gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joteel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
Joteel wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Joteel keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Joteel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T1#
Joteel controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Joteel
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Joteel is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Joteel is holding on tight.
Joteel wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Joteel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gracie working for a submission but Joteel is keeping him at bay.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joteel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Joteel#SUB#
Joteel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie has the hooks in. Joteel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Joteel turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel passes into half guard.
Joteel content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Joteel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Joteel controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Joteel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
Joteel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Joteel#T5#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to roll over but Joteel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joteel in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Joteel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Joteel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Joteel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Joteel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Joteel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Gracie wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joteel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joteel controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Joteel is looking to control the position but Gracie frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Joteel grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Gracie there - Joteel really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ruben Gracie 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kersikov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Le Boulder
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Le Boulder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Le Boulder#T1#
Kersikov wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kersikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Boulder sees it coming and defends easily.
Le Boulder gets full guard.
Le Boulder has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Le Boulder 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: Kersikov (2) vs (6) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well. #T3#
Le Boulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (9) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here. #T5#
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
More stalling from Le Boulder.#SUB#
Kersikov with the active half guard here but Le Boulder passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (12) Le Boulder
Le Boulder happy to just control the position for now.
Le Boulder with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T7#
Let's hope that Le Boulder 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.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Le Boulder controlling the position.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Le Boulder off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (12) Le Boulder
Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Le Boulder.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (14) Le Boulder
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Le Boulder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (6) vs (17) Le Boulder#T9#
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Le Boulder from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kersikov tries to control the position but Le Boulder now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (6) vs (20) Le Boulder
Good control from Le Boulder.#T10#
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Le Boulder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Le Boulder.#T11##T12#
Kersikov just trying to survive but Le Boulder is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Le Boulder.#T13#
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T14#
Kersikov tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Le Boulder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 20 to 6.
Bob Le Boulder 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.#TD#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Kersikov#SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kersikov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rodriquez jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang 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.#T1#
Wang won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (3) vs (0) Rodriquez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang 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 Rodriquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez is not content to let Wang control the position. #SUB#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wang moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (5) vs (0) Rodriquez#T3#
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriquez is trying to control but can't.
Wang wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Rodriquez is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard.
Wang is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (5) vs (4) Rodriquez#T6#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rodriquez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Rodriquez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wang is controlling Rodriquez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (7) vs (4) Rodriquez
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (7) vs (6) Rodriquez#T7#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Rodriquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wang's thigh. Wang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodriquez passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Rodriquez 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.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB2#
Rodriquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T10#
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard. #T11#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (7) vs (9) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is trying to move to mount but Wang reverses beautifully and ends up in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (9) vs (9) Rodriquez
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang passes easily into half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Rodriquez manages to get to full guard.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (9) vs (11) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T14#
Wang is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #SUB2#
Rodriquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriquez has Wang in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (11) vs (11) Rodriquez
Wang is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Wang stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Rodriquez gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Rodriquez wins on points by 12 to 11.
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 26 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Merlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Merlin
Turturro tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Merlin controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Merlin controls the position. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Merlin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Turturro has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xavier Merlin!
Xavier Merlin 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 29 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Cubbedge has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge 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.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
#T2#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here. #T3#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge '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.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #T5#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stops Cubbedge from passing to mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.#SUB#
Cubbedge swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cubbedge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T6#
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position. #T7#
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (14) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (17) vs (4) Kersikov#SUB#
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kersikov tries to break free.
#T9##SUB#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Cubbedge tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Cubbedge trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Cubbedge has his arm under Kersikov's chin here. Game over son! Cubbedge squeezes tightly and Kersikov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 34 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boesku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petersen somewhat.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boesku did well to prevent Petersen getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well.
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
Boesku controlling the position for now.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#T1#
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boesku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Petersen moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (0) vs (8) Petersen
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Boesku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Boesku tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boesku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Boesku tries to buck him off.
Boesku trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boesku doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boesku tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB2#
Petersen working for a choke but Boesku is defending well.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersen has the hooks in. Boesku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Boesku prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petersen controlling the positon.#T6#
Petersen is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position.
Boesku is trying to break free.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boesku trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Petersen controlling from the back.
Petersen avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Boesku tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Petersen not allowing Boesku to control his hands. #T8#
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
Boesku is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Boesku tries to break free.
#T9#
Petersen biding his time, controlling Boesku.
More stalling from Petersen.
The adventures of Petersen the control monster continue. Boring.
Petersen is hanging on to Boesku's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boesku tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Boesku rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boesku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boesku for a finish.
Boesku is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Petersen.
Petersen controlling well, preventing Boesku from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Petersen looking to break Boesku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boesku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boesku wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Petersen controls the position.#SUB2#
Petersen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boesku is defending well though. Petersen let's go of the attempt for now.
Boesku just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Petersen has the hooks in. Boesku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boesku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Boesku.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boesku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (10) Petersen
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Petersen won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boesku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Petersen pulls Boesku in close to his closed guard and prevents Boesku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 10 to 4.
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 86 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pavlov did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Pavlov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx 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.#T2#
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T4#
Sparxx wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T5#
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Sparxx prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Pavlov.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks. #T8##SUB#
Sparxx showing good submission defense here.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Pavlov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Sparxx
Pavlov gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T9##SUB#
Pavlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sparxx has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (18) vs (6) Sparxx#SUB#
Sparxx fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Sparxx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov is trying to control but Sparxx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Pavlov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (21) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Sparxx tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Sparxx turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (8) Sparxx#T14#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (23) vs (8) Sparxx
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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