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CWC 364 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in and gets a takedown into Merel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Vernon is looking to pass into half guard but Merel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel 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.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has his foot on Merel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Merel trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Vernon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Vernon
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB#
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Vernon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Vernon tries to hold on but Merel postures up.
Vernon is working to get back to half guard.
Vernon 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.
Vernon won't allow Merel to pass to mount. #T4#
Merel is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Merel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon sneaks back into half guard.
Vernon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vernon tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Vernon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel postures up.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon pulls Merel in to control the position.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Merel postures up.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (11) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merel trying to control but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
#T7##SUB#
Merel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vernon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vernon actively working from the bottom here.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (14) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon stops Merel from passing to mount.
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merel's best efforts.
Vernon is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a leg! Vernon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vernon manages to kick Merel off! Merel jumps back into Vernon's guard. #T10#
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (17) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon prevents Merel from moving into mount. #SUB#
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vernon, who protects the arm well.
Merel tries to move to mount but Vernon blocks the move with his legs.
Vernon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (17) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
Vernon controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Vernon looking for the choke from the back.
Merel can't escape the position.
Well, with Vernon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Merel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vernon is trying to stick to Merel's back but Merel is turning into Vernon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vernon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (19) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Merel pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Merel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (22) vs (6) Vernon
Merel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (24) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Merel is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vernon is tightening it up a little... Merel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Merel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Merel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vernon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Vernon!
In his post fight interview, Isaac Vernon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 31 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Esteves gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Esteves sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Esteves stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith controlling Esteves's posture.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esteves controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Esteves.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T3#
Esteves wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
Esteves is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Esteves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T4#
Esteves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith managing to control the position.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Esteves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves 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.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Esteves tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
Smith fails to move to back control.
Smith is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Esteves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (8) vs (2) Esteves
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7#
Smith controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Esteves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to control but Esteves wriggling away.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Esteves 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: Smith (8) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T8#
Esteves pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Esteves content to control rather than advance.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Esteves advances to half guard. #T9#
Smith wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith controls Esteves momentarily but Esteves frees himself.
Esteves trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (10) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (10) vs (6) Esteves#T10#
Esteves pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Esteves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Esteves trying to advance position but Smith counters by regaining guard.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (14) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Esteves is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (17) vs (6) Esteves
Smith is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Smith is trying to stick to Esteves's back but Esteves is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esteves. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (17) vs (8) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T12#
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (19) vs (8) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esteves wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Esteves looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (22) vs (8) Esteves
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esteves tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (25) vs (8) Esteves#T14#
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith keeps control of the position easily here as Esteves tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Esteves tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
In his post fight interview, George Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mulligan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doe avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Doe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe 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.
Mulligan wants to control the position but Doe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe prevents Mulligan from improving his position.#SUB#
Doe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mulligan sees it coming and defends easily.
Mulligan is refusing to be controlled, as Doe sits in half guard.
Doe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Mulligan defends it. #SUB#
Doe is looking for a kimura but Mulligan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doe to get the leverage. #SUB#
Doe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Doe is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Doe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Mulligan defends it.
Mulligan trying to control here.
Doe passes into side control, despite Mulligan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Mulligan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulligan is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Mulligan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doe's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mulligan with the active half guard here but Doe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (8) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan is looking for a sweep.
Doe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mulligan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Doe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mulligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Mulligan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Doe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mulligan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (10) vs (0) Mulligan#SUB#
Doe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Doe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mulligan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Doe controlling his opponent.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position but Doe isn't that keen on the idea.
Doe fails to advance to Mulligan's back.
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulligan is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Doe looking for a guillotine from mount but Mulligan is having none of it.
Doe wants to control the pace but Mulligan is squirming around nicely.
Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Doe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Doe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulligan gets back to half guard.
Mulligan is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mulligan is defending against the submission attempts here by Doe.
Doe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mulligan gets full guard.
Doe pushing down on Mulligan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Mulligan is trying to control but Doe passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (13) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom here.
Doe works to advance to full mount. Mulligan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (15) vs (0) Mulligan
Doe controlling his opponent.
Mulligan is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doe tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away. #T8#
Mulligan is trying desperately to improve position.
Mulligan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Doe (18) vs (0) Mulligan
I really don't envy Mulligan right now.
Mulligan prevents Doe from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Mulligan won't enjoy being in this position. Doe looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mulligan is tapping - it's over boys! Doe picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Doe!
A very excited looking John Doe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 40 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 42 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savkov but Savkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savkov tries to counter with a clinch but Breaker shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Breaker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Savkov
Breaker wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Breaker stands and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Breaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Savkov is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Savkov wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Savkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Breaker.
Savkov trying to control here.
#SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura here but Savkov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Breaker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (5) vs (2) Savkov#T2#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savkov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Breaker is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov prevents Breaker from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Breaker defends it.
Breaker keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Breaker with the active half guard here but Savkov passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (5) Savkov
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working. #T5#
Savkov tries to move to mount but Breaker blocks the move with his legs.
Breaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Savkov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Breaker as he works his way to full guard.
Breaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Savkov wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy. #T7#
Breaker wants to control but Savkov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (8) Savkov
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Savkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Savkov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (5) vs (10) Savkov
Savkov avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.#T8#
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Breaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov trying to control but Breaker is having none of it. #T9#
Breaker gets back to half guard.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Savkov is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Savkov seems content to control.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Savkov wants to take a breather but Breaker is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Savkov keeps trying to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Savkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breaker is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Savkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 27 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.#TD2#
One pulls guard effortlessly.
One trying to control the position here.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that One has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
One keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T1#
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
One is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard. #T2#
One is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and One manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into One's guard.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
One seems keen to control Lima's posture.
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom. #T4#
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
One keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Lima passes into half guard. #SUB#
One is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but One is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lima is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from One as he works his way to full guard.
Lima passes into half guard. #T6##SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but One is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) One#SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.#T7#
Lima 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.#SUB#
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! One has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and One manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) One
Lima trying to control but One flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (8) One
Lima has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lima tries to break free.
Good control from One.#T8#
One has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima just trying to survive but One is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
One 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.
One controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but One won't let him.
One has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
One trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
One 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.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. One controlling the positon.
One keeps control of the position as Lima tries to break free.
#T10#
Lima trying to control the hands but One won't let him. #T11#
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lima trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Lima tries to break free.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
One biding his time, looking for the opening.
One is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
One controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
One keeps control of the position easily here as Lima tries to buck him off.
#T13#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
One 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.
One is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into One. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in One's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) One
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One is trying to keep Lima in close.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T14#
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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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 10 wins and 14 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Lavicci back into the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lavicci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lavicci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lavicci 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.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Lavicci shoots in.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lavicci gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lavicci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anthony Lavicci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
Lavicci looking for a takedown.
Lavicci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lavicci stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
#TD#
Lavicci has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Lavicci passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lavicci not doing much here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie managing to control the position. #T5#
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Lavicci is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Lavicci 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.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lavicci.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lavicci frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Lavicci is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 36 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 36 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Halo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Halo 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.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T2#
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Halo
Halo controlling from mount.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo controlling the action here.#T3#
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Gracie is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Well, if Halo 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.
Gracie is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo controlling the action here.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Gracie tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (6) Halo
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (9) Halo
Halo controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (12) Halo
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Halo controlling from mount.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T10#
Halo wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T11#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T13#
Halo is controlling the pace.
Halo prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for submissions but instead, Gracie has regained full guard.
#T14#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (15) Halo
Halo controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Prana Halo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 11 wins and 10 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burroughs but Burroughs pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Burroughs drives through and clinches with Marden against the cage.
Burroughs is pressed up against the cage. Marden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burroughs down to the mat. Burroughs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burroughs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burroughs attempts a counter takedown but Marden avoids it well and moves away.
Jimmy Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.#CL#
Burroughs has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Burroughs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burroughs manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Marden
Burroughs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Marden is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marden regains half guard.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Marden
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Marden working for a choke but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Marden.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Marden just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB2#
Marden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burroughs is defending well though. Marden let's go of the attempt for now.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burroughs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burroughs for a finish. #SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burroughs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Burroughs manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (6) vs (4) Marden
Burroughs forces his way into half guard.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Marden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burroughs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marden. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Marden
Marden is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marden, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Burroughs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marden's legs.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marden tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7##SUB#
Burroughs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marden is just riding it out for now. Burroughs eventually gives up the hold.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs preventing the sweep. #T9#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (4) Marden
Marden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burroughs prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (12) vs (8) Marden#T10#
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marden has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
Marden is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position. #T11##T12#
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control. #T13#
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Burroughs manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (8) Marden
Marden being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Marden has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (10) Marden
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burroughs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burroughs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (10) Marden#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Burroughs has his foot on Marden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marden works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
Jimmy Burroughs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 24 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila wants to clinch but Kincaid slips to the side#TD#
and Kincaid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (2) vs (0) Laitila
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid slips nicely into half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Kincaid has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (5) vs (0) Laitila
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila struggling a bit here.#T1#
Laitila is positioning himself to get back to half 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.
The referee asks Kincaid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kincaid prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laitila 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.#T2#
Laitila tries to bench press Kincaid off him but Kincaid keeps the position.
A control attempt from Laitila but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (7) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Kincaid maintains control.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kincaid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid controlling his opponent. #T3#
Kincaid is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid'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.
Kincaid is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.
Kincaid controlling from mount.
Kincaid seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Laitila wants to control but Kincaid is having none of it.#T5#
Kincaid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kincaid'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.
Laitila tries to improve his position but instead Kincaid has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (10) vs (0) Laitila
Kincaid keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Kincaid breaks the grip. #T6#
Kincaid keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kincaid is not going to allow Laitila to sit and survive in this position.
Kincaid tries to get the hooks in deep but Laitila pushed the leg off.
Kincaid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laitila's body.
Laitila is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Laitila is trying to defend against the choke here but Kincaid has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kincaid Tightens the hold and Laitila taps out furiously! Kincaid displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Kincaid!
A very excited looking Arthur Kincaid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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