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CWC 362 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 37 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Dalton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dalton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Dalton persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Dalton pushes him away.#CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson is trying to drag Dalton to the mat but Dalton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dalton goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dalton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dalton has clasped his hands together around Anderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Anderson
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton stalling.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton trying to advance position but Anderson counters by regaining guard.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (2) Anderson
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton 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.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (2) Anderson
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T7#
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Anderson controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T8#
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Dalton pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Anderson pushes down on Dalton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Dalton wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Dalton trying to control here.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it. #T10#
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Dalton wants to control the action here but instead Anderson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (6) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson wants to take Dalton's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton 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: Dalton (6) vs (10) Anderson
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dalton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Dalton is really stuck here.
#T11#
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Anderson is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Dalton is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Dalton is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T12#
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.#T13#
Dalton is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton is controlling Anderson's trapped leg to prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalton sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away. #T14#
Dalton wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Dalton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dalton trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dalton! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (6) vs (13) Anderson
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 13 to 6.
A victorious Richard Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Destroyer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Destroyer (4) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Destroyer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Destroyer (4) vs (4) Borgia
Destroyer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borgia controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Destroyer has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Borgia has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Destroyer taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Borgia doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesare Borgia!
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 39 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Curls circles away.
#CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Curls to the mat.
Archer wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
Archer 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.
Curls is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.#T1#
Archer trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Curls has latched onto it... Big trouble! Curls pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Archer is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Curls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Curls!
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukat or perhaps it was just good defense by Huhrera , which made it look bad.
Dukat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huhrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huhrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gul Dukat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huhrera sprawls well. Huhrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukat gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Dukat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dukat showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Dukat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukat pulls his head out easily.
Dukat prevents Huhrera from improving his position.#T1#
Huhrera trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
#SUB#
Dukat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huhrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukat is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dukat is looking for a kimura but Huhrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dukat to get the leverage.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera wants to sweep but Dukat has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Huhrera #SUB#
Dukat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Huhrera tries to buck Dukat off but Dukat is having none of it.
Dukat tries to move to mount but Huhrera blocks the move with his legs.
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Dukat keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Huhrera 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huhrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dukat trying to control the position but Huhrera is working away. #T3#
Huhrera is trying to improve his position.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Dukat keeps moving and retains side control.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Huhrera is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Huhrera tries to bench press Dukat off him but Dukat keeps the position.
Huhrera is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it. #T4#
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Huhrera keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dukat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huhrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukat pulls his head out easily.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Huhrera defends it. #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukat pulls his head out easily.
Dukat trying to control the pace.
Dukat is trying to control the action in half guard but Huhrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dukat prevents Huhrera from improving his position.#T6#
Dukat trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukat pulls his head out easily.
Huhrera is trying is best to control the position here.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Huhrera won't allow it.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Huhrera manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Huhrera #T7#
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Dukat keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass. #SUB#
Dukat has his foot on Huhrera 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huhrera works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Dukat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dukat can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Huhrera 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.
Dukat won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount. #T9#
Dukat wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Huhrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dukat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukat won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Dukat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukat is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera is pressing down on Dukat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dukat is holding on for now. #T10#
Dukat is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Dukat wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dukat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dukat is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Huhrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Dukat looking for a guillotine here but Huhrera defends easily.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dukat 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.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #T12#
Huhrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Huhrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.
Huhrera stays in close to Dukat's body and controls the position.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Dukat keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera is still trying to improve position.
Dukat pulls Huhrera in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera forces his way into half guard.
Dukat is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is trying to control. Dukat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Gul Dukat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandito quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Toehold
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Bandito is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Toehold
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Bandito looking for a sweep but Toehold has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (7) Toehold
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito regains half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bandito trying to control but Toehold postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandito there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (10) Toehold#T6#
Toehold looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (13) Toehold
Toehold controlling his opponent.
Toehold prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.#T8#
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape. #T9#
Bandito is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away. #T10#
Toehold controlling from mount.
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Toehold passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (16) Toehold
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bandito tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Bandito tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito regains half guard.
Bandito wants to control but Toehold passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (19) Toehold
Bandito tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.#T14#
Toehold has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandito! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (21) Toehold
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold wants to control but Bandito has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Toehold is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 21 to 0.
A victorious Tommy Toehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 60 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Helvig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pancake trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
#T1#
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Helvig trying to advance position but Pancake counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Helvig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helvig defends well.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Pancake is pulling down on Helvig's head to control his posture.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helvig is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away. #SUB#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Helvig is looking to stall here but Pancake recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Helvig wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helvig manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helvig controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (4) vs (2) Pancake#T4#
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake controlling the position.
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.#T5#
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pancake wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Pancake is defending it quite comfortably.
Pancake wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well.
Pancake moves into full guard.
#T6#
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Helvig seems to be looking for submissions.
Helvig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (2) Pancake
Helvig works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (2) Pancake#SUB#
Helvig has his arm under Pancake's chin here. Game over son! Helvig squeezes tightly and Pancake is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjørn Helvig!
An out of breath Bjørn Helvig 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 42 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Walters decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Walters advancing to mount.
Walters not doing much here.
Walters is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now. #T1#
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters controlling the action here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Ottke is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Ottke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walters escapes and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Ottke
Walters working away.#SUB#
Walters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ottke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walters is staying tight to Ottke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walters is looking to pass Ottke's guard but actually Ottke recovers to full guard.
Walters stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke 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.
Walters wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T5#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke 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.#T6#
Walters wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ottke is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Walters frees his head nicely. Oh but Ottke has switched to an armbar! Walters is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Hall
Zulu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zulu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Hall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (4) vs (2) Hall#T1#
Zulu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (7) vs (2) Hall
Hall wants to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.
Hall is trying to escape the position but Zulu is controlling the position.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Zulu stalls from top position.#T2#
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zulu wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Zulu staying calm.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Zulu stalls from top position.
Hall stops Zulu from passing to mount. #T4#
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zulu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (9) vs (2) Hall
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zulu content just to control the position here. #T5#
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Hall is just holding on here. Zulu manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (12) vs (2) Hall
Hall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip.
Zulu has good solid back control here. #T7#
Hall tries to escape the position.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Hall is really stuck here.
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.
#T8#
Zulu'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.
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but Zulu gets his hands free.
Hall tries to escape the position.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zulu 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.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
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.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
#T10#
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.
Zulu has the hooks in. Hall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zulu 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.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hall for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Hall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hall tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Zulu advancing to mount.
Hall trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Zulu is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Hall keeping hold of Zulu's head, controlling as best he can.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall won't allow Zulu to pass to mount.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position. #T13#
Zulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Zulu.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Zulu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (15) vs (2) Hall
Zulu fails to take his opponent's back. #T14#
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hall regains half guard.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Shaka Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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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 15 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 33 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alvarez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis 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.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alvarez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (8) vs (4) Alopodis#T2#
Alopodis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alvarez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Alvarez showing good submission defense here.
Alvarez turns into Alopodis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (6) Alopodis#T3#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis wants to take Alvarez's back here but Alvarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Alopodis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez 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: Alvarez (12) vs (9) Alopodis#T5#
Alopodis tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (15) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (18) vs (9) Alopodis
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but Alopodis doesn't allow it.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alopodis is holding on tight.
#T7#
Alvarez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (21) vs (9) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is persistently looking for the submission but Alopodis is defending it well.
#SUB#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Alvarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (21) vs (11) Alopodis
Alvarez is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (21) vs (14) Alopodis
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez prevents Alopodis from taking his back.#T9#
Alopodis trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alopodis takes Alvarez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Alvarez is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (21) vs (17) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Alopodis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alvarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Alopodis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (21) vs (20) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez prevents Alopodis from improving position. #T12#
Alopodis is trying to move to mount but Alvarez reverses beautifully and ends up in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (23) vs (20) Alopodis
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (26) vs (20) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (26) vs (24) Alopodis
Alvarez breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (28) vs (24) Alopodis
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (31) vs (24) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Alopodis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (34) vs (24) Alopodis#T14#
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (37) vs (24) Alopodis
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 37 to 24.
Our winner, Tyler Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Main event
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 40 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracias gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Brown
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Brown
Gracias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (2) Brown #T2#
Brown is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown 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.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Brown wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.#T3#
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown regains half guard.
Gracias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (2) Brown
Brown stops Gracias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4##SUB#
Gracias wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracias.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Gracias working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up. #T5#
Gracias controlling from mount.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (10) vs (4) Brown
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (7) Brown #T6#
Gracias is not content to let Brown control the position.
Gracias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracias is not content to let Brown control the position.
Gracias trying to control but Brown postures up.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Brown is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (14) vs (7) Brown
Brown tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Gracias looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Gracias trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (17) vs (7) Brown #SUB#
Gracias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Brown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracias.
#SUB#
Gracias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracias is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (17) vs (9) Brown
Brown postures up.
#T12#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Brown advances to half guard.
Gracias is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (12) Brown #T13#
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brown tries to push Gracias's head away but Gracias is holding on tight.#SUB2#
Brown swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview. |
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