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CWC 353 PBP Commentary |
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 29 wins and 40 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Marden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Marden#SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Marden maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Savkov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marden has cracked it and Savkov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulla Marden!
A victorious Bulla Marden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith is pushing down on Schlong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlong is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Schlong is trying to control but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Schlong defending well.
Schlong wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Schlong is defending well. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schlong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith trying to control the action but Schlong is working from the bottom. #T1#
Schlong trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control but Schlong is keeping him busy.
Schlong trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schlong reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (2) Smith
Schlong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to control the position.
#T2#
Schlong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith wants to sweep here but Schlong controlling him for the moment.
Schlong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass.
Smith working a defensive guard but Schlong passes into half guard.
Schlong wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is controlling Schlong's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Well, if Schlong 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.
Smith is looking to control Schlong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Schlong sits in half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Schlong's head to control him but Schlong postures up.
Schlong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (5) vs (2) Smith#T4#
Smith wants to hold on but Schlong pushes him away.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Schlong controlling the action here.
Schlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schlong trying to control the pace.
Smith wants to control but Schlong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schlong moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (8) vs (2) Smith
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Schlong has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlong (10) vs (2) Smith#T5#
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Schlong's attempts to control the action.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlong controlling from the full mount.
Schlong moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schlong (13) vs (2) Smith
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Schlong keeps control of the position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Schlong gets his hands free.
Schlong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Smith prevents Schlong from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Smith trying to control the hands but Schlong breaks the grip.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Schlong.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Schlong keeps control of the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schlong.
Schlong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Smith is in bad spot here.
Schlong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Schlong trying to control momentarily.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schlong controlling from the full mount.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Schlong isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. #T8#
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlong controlling his opponent.
Schlong trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Schlong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith regains half guard.
Schlong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schlong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Smith wants to control but Schlong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Schlong defends easily.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Schlong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (16) vs (2) Smith
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Schlong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schlong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Smith tries to bench press Schlong off him but Schlong keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Schlong stalls from top position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Schlong just content to control the position.
Smith is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Smith is letting Schlong control him for a moment.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schlong is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlong (18) vs (2) Smith#T11#
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schlong (21) vs (2) Smith
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Smith is keeping busy.
Schlong doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (21) vs (4) Smith
Schlong pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith postures up.
#T12#
Schlong keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Schlong is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlong has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schlong pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schlong.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlong is keeping the position for now.
Schlong is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schlong reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (23) vs (4) Smith
Schlong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith looking to control but Schlong passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlong takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Long Schlong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 35 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the ropes by One. One maintains the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
One pulls guard.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
One pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
One is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) One
Gracie wants to control for a moment but One uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) One
One looking to pass the guard. #T3#
One trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but One has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
One not doing much here.
#T4#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
One trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but One passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (5) One
Gracie tries to buck One off but One is having none of it.
One controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that One 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.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but One has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (3) vs (7) One
One controlling from mount.
One avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
One controlling from the full mount.
One manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (3) vs (10) One
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but One keeps control of the position.
One trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Gracie can't escape the position.
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Good control from One.
One keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T10#
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in One's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (10) One
Gracie trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Gracie stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (10) One
One keeping his opponent close.#T11##SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
One manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB#
Gracie trying to work for an americana but One has managed to regain full guard.
One seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
One keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T14#
One is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ultimate Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Warrior clinches up against the ropes.
Esteves is trying to pull guard but Warrior turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Esteves is trying to drag Warrior to the mat but Warrior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Esteves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warrior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan Esteves.#TD#
Warrior gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warrior (2) vs (0) Esteves
Warrior is pushing down on Esteves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esteves is fighting to maintain full guard but Warrior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warrior prevents Esteves from improving his position.#SUB#
Warrior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Esteves sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (2) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Warrior is keeping the position.
Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esteves content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Warrior has locked up a guillotine! Warrior's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Esteves is holding on here and Warrior must be using up a lot of energy. Esteves has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Warrior gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Camara manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Camara
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Camara
Alvarez forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Camara#SUB#
Alvarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Camara tries to break free.
#SUB#
Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Alvarez working for a choke but Camara is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Camara is in real trouble here. Alvarez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Camara is tapping out! Alvarez wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Telegin tries to sprawl but Makarov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Telegin
Telegin wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov not doing much here.
Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Telegin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Telegin gets full guard.
Makarov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Telegin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Telegin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Telegin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
Makarov 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.
Telegin wants to get back to full guard.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Telegin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Makarov seems to be working for a kimura but Telegin defends the submission attempt.
Telegin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Telegin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Makarov has picked Telegin up and slammed him! Telegin can't keep hold of the triangle and Makarov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (0) Telegin
Telegin manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Telegin is having none of it. #T2#
Telegin moves into full guard.
Makarov passes Telegin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Telegin is doing well to control the position and prevent Makarov from advancing to side control.
Telegin wants to control the action here but instead Makarov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (8) vs (0) Telegin
Makarov avoids the attempt from Telegin to control.
Telegin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Telegin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telegin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Telegin working a defensive guard here.
Telegin pulls Makarov in to control the position. #SUB2#
Makarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Telegin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makarov has managed to get both his arms back between Telegin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Telegin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Telegin's guard.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Telegin is working away. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Makarov passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (11) vs (0) Telegin
Telegin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Makarov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Makarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Telegin's legs.
Telegin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (13) vs (0) Telegin
Telegin is trying to reverse the position but instead Makarov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (16) vs (0) Telegin
Makarov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Telegin right now.
Telegin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makarov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Telegin can't escape the position.
#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Telegin rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
Makarov doesn't have the hooks in and Telegin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (16) vs (2) Telegin#SUB#
Makarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Telegin is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass.
Telegin won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Makarov working for a triangle but Telegin defends it easily.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Telegin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Telegin seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Telegin 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.
Telegin is looking to advance position but Makarov won't allow it. #SUB#
Makarov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but Makarov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telegin to get the leverage.
Makarov trying to hold on to Telegin's head to control him but Telegin postures up.
#T7#
Makarov is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Telegin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makarov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makarov 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.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Makarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Telegin defends well.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Telegin controlling him for the moment.
Telegin slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Telegin wants to take a breather but Makarov is having none of it.
Telegin tries to pass to full mount but Makarov defends it.
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Telegin wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Telegin controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Telegin wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Telegin wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass.
Makarov controlling the position.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telegin is one step ahead there.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass. #T10##SUB#
Telegin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Telegin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Makarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telegin looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Telegin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Telegin slips nicely into half guard.
Makarov wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Telegin prevents Makarov from improving his position.
Makarov is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Telegin is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telegin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T12#
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.
Telegin is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Makarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
Makarov is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but Makarov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telegin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Telegin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makarov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Telegin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makarov is just riding it out for now. Telegin eventually gives up the hold.
Makarov gets full guard.
Telegin trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Telegin controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Makarov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Telegin is defending well. Makarov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Telegin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Makarov celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Makarov!
Sergey Makarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 60 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ignatowski showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pancake tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.#SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Pancake is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Pancake is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?#T2#
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control here.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Pancake defends it. #T3#
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pancake wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Pancake is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Pancake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Pancake is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well. #SUB#
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (4) vs (2) Ignatowski#T6#
Pancake not allowing Ignatowski to control his hands.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pancake's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pancake is tightening it up a little... Ignatowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ignatowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ignatowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tobias Pancake!
After the fight, Tobias Pancake was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tidd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huhrera defends it nicely.
Tidd shoots for a double leg takedown but Huhrera sprawls well. He's pushed Tidd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tidd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Huhrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Tidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Huhrera ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Huhrera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Tidd trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd'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.#SUB2#
Huhrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tidd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Huhrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tidd defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Huhrera is trying to keep Tidd in close.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Huhrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tidd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huhrera for as long as he can get away with.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Huhrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
Tidd trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidd trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera looking to control.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Huhrera is trying to keep Tidd in close.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Tidd is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Huhrera working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
Tidd trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #T4#
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tidd controls the pace.
Huhrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Tidd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Huhrera actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well. #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
Tidd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.#T5#
Tidd is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.
Huhrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tidd is working away from the top position though.
Tidd works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (3) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Tidd keeps moving and retains side control.
Tidd wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera tries to buck Tidd off but Tidd is having none of it.
Tidd tries to advance to mount but Huhrera denies him.
Huhrera is not content to let Tidd control the position. #T6#
Huhrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tidd is trying to control. Huhrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Huhrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tidd in particular looking to stall.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Huhrera is looking to control Tidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?#T7#
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (6) vs (0) Huhrera
Tidd with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huhrera tries to reverse the position but Tidd maintains control.
Huhrera regains half guard.
Tidd wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Tidd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (9) vs (0) Huhrera #T8#
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Tidd has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tidd (11) vs (0) Huhrera
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tidd fails to advance to Huhrera 's back.
Tidd tries to control but Huhrera wriggling away.
Huhrera is trying to escape the mount.
Tidd avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tidd trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Huhrera is looking to improve his position but Tidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Tidd wants to control the pace but Huhrera is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera tries to reverse the position but Tidd maintains control.
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Tidd pushes him away. #T10#
Tidd pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tidd controlling the position easily from mount.
Tidd'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.
Huhrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Tidd has a good base and remains in mount.
Tidd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position but Tidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Huhrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tidd looking to take Huhrera 's back but Huhrera rolls and after a scramble, Huhrera ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Huhrera to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (11) vs (2) Huhrera
Tidd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Huhrera controlling him for the moment.
Tidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Huhrera trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tidd wants to control the position but Huhrera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg. #T13#
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Tidd, not yet.
Tidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (13) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Huhrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14##SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huhrera looking to control.
Huhrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (13) vs (4) Huhrera
Tidd looking to control.
Tidd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera preventing the sweep.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Joe Tidd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Elvul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cubbedge did well to prevent Elvul getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Cubbedge #SUB#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elvul is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Elvul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elvul's guard. #T2#
Elvul wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elvul is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Elvul is trying to control but can't.
Elvul manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elvul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elvul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Cubbedge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cubbedge 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.
Elvul trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Elvul pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg. #T6#
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul slows the pace down in half guard.
Elvul trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Elvul performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge 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: Elvul (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling the action here. #T8#
Elvul has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Elvul trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Elvul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel Penn Training Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elvul holds on and takes a little breather.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
Cubbedge passes Elvul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elvul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elvul is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Elvul is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
In his post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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