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CWC 368 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merel slaps away a takedown attempt from Gascoigne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merel shoots in and drives through. Gascoigne sprawls well.
Gascoigne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merel sprawls and moves away.
Gascoigne shoots for a double leg takedown but Merel sprawls well. He's pushed Gascoigne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Gascoigne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Merel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gascoigne smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gascoigne enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gascoigne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Merel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Merel#T1#
Gascoigne stops Merel from passing to mount.
Gascoigne tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position.
Gascoigne is trying to control Merel's posture but Merel avoids it.
Gascoigne's coaches at Globo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Merel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Merel tries to advance to mount but Gascoigne denies him.
Merel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascoigne (0) vs (7) Merel
Merel tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away. #SUB2#
Merel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gascoigne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (7) Merel
Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Merel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (11) Merel#T3#
Gascoigne is desperately trying to improve his position but Merel has a good base and remains in mount.
Merel tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away.
Gascoigne tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne is looking to get to half guard.
Gascoigne 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: Gascoigne (4) vs (11) Merel#SUB2#
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Merel's legs - danger averted.
Gascoigne looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (13) Merel
Gascoigne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4##SUB#
Gascoigne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gascoigne looking to control.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gascoigne looking for submissions off his back.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (13) Merel#SUB#
Gascoigne is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Merel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Merel prevents Gascoigne from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Merel right now.
#T6##SUB#
Gascoigne is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gascoigne trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Merel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gascoigne. #SUB#
Gascoigne working for a choke but Merel is defending well. #SUB#
Merel fending off the submission attempt from Gascoigne. #T7##SUB#
Merel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gascoigne trying to control momentarily.
Merel wants to control his opponent's hands but Gascoigne gets his hands free. #T8##SUB#
Merel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gascoigne's arms.
Merel trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gascoigne is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Merel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
Gascoigne keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gascoigne looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gascoigne working for a choke but Merel reverses nicely into Gascoigne 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (15) Merel
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB#
Gascoigne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel passes Gascoigne's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gascoigne still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gascoigne has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (12) vs (15) Merel
Merel stops Gascoigne from passing to mount. #SUB#
Gascoigne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merel, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Merel is trying to get back to half guard.
Merel prevents Gascoigne from improving position.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne working away.#T12##SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gascoigne trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
Gascoigne taking a breather here. #SUB#
Gascoigne tries for a kimura but Merel is defending well. #SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to get an arm triangle but Merel is defending well. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gascoigne in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gascoigne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merel keeps working.
Gascoigne takes a little break here. Merel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Merel isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gascoigne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel wins on points by 15 to 12.
A victorious Mark Merel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce Chang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 41 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chang has managed to clinch.
Breaker is working for takedown but Chang is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Chang is trying to trip Breaker. He has hold of a leg but Breaker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chang persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chang (2) vs (0) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Breaker has tightened it up now! Chang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arm Breaker!
An out of breath Arm Breaker 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 32 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in for a takedown but Esteves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marden shoots for a double leg takedown but Esteves sprawls well. He's pushed Marden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esteves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Esteves as Marden shoots in.
Esteves with the counter takedown but Marden avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Esteves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Marden drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Esteves
Marden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Esteves 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.
Marden preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marden preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
#T3#
Esteves wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Esteves
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Marden 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: Marden (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden postures up.
#SUB#
Marden 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.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Esteves working for a triangle but Marden defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Esteves working for a triangle but Marden defends it easily.
#T5##SUB#
Marden 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. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there. #T6##SUB#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Esteves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Esteves has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (4) Esteves
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esteves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esteves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esteves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (7) Esteves
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden is trying to work for a sweep but Esteves has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (4) vs (9) Esteves
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Marden tries to reverse the position but Esteves maintains control.#SUB2#
Esteves has hold of Marden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Esteves is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#SUB#
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esteves defends it easily.
Marden wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
Esteves trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T8#
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Esteves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esteves has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Esteves drops back looking for a leg! Marden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marden manages to kick Esteves off! Esteves jumps back into Marden's guard.
Esteves trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (6) vs (9) Esteves
Marden won't allow Esteves to sweep him here. #T9##SUB#
Marden drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Marden off! Marden jumps back into Esteves's guard.
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (6) vs (11) Esteves
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet. #SUB#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marden's guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
#T10#
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet. #SUB2#
Esteves 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.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (8) vs (11) Esteves
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (8) vs (13) Esteves
Esteves wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Esteves has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (8) vs (16) Esteves
Esteves tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esteves wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Esteves wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves controls the position. #SUB2#
Esteves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Esteves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Esteves looks winded!
Marden is trying to improve his position.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Well,Marden is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Marden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden 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 advances to half guard.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Marden defends it.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marden moves into full guard.
Esteves won't allow Marden to sweep him here. #SUB#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marden's guard. #SUB2#
Marden is defending against the submission attempts here by Esteves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 16 to 8.
A very excited looking Vartan Esteves 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ultimate Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Warrior darts in and clinches Jan up against the cage.
Warrior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warrior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jan after a bit of a struggle.
Warrior tries to score a body lock takedown but Jan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warrior.
Jan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jan goes for a takedown attempt but Warrior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Warrior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Warrior (4) vs (0) Jan#SUB#
Warrior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warrior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Jan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warrior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jan prevents Warrior from moving into mount.
Warrior trying to control the action but Jan is working from the bottom.
Jan stops Warrior from passing to mount. #T1#
Jan wants to control but Warrior postures up.#SUB#
Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jan is looking for a sweep.
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jan keeps working.
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Jan denies him.
Warrior looking to control but instead Jan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warrior pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jan keeping full guard, as Warrior tries to pass.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan keeping full guard, as Warrior tries to pass.
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
Jan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jan, not yet.
We've been hearing that Warrior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Warrior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jan is trying to control the position but Warrior postures up.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Warrior trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.
Warrior is pushing down on Jan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jan is fighting to maintain full guard but Warrior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Jan is defending well.
Jan 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.#SUB#
Warrior is looking for a kimura but Jan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warrior to get the leverage.
Warrior prevents Jan from improving his position.#SUB#
Warrior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jan is just riding it out for now. Warrior eventually gives up the hold.
Warrior is pressing down on Jan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jan is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Jan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Warrior is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Warrior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jan is just riding it out for now. Warrior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warrior wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Warrior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jan! Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (7) vs (0) Jan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan is working to get back to half guard.
Warrior is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Warrior (10) vs (0) Jan
Warrior is trying to stick to Jan's back but Jan is turning into Warrior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Warrior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (10) vs (2) Jan
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warrior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Jan preventing the sweep.
Jan content to stall in guard here.
Jan is pushing down on Warrior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warrior is fighting to maintain full guard but Jan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Warrior tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control.
Warrior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warrior.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully. #T7#
Warrior can't keep his opponent in guard - Jan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warrior wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warrior gets full guard.
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (12) vs (2) Jan
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jan is keeping the position for now.
Warrior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (12) vs (4) Jan
Warrior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (14) vs (4) Jan#SUB2#
Jan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warrior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warrior pushing down on Jan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warrior is trying to control the action in half guard but Jan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warrior uses his free foot to push down on Jan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jan. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (17) vs (4) Jan
Warrior fails to take his opponent's back.
Jan just holding on.
Jan is trying to escape the mount.
Jan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Warrior takes Jan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Warrior (20) vs (4) Jan
Jan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jan is really stuck here.
Jan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warrior.
#SUB#
Warrior looking to break Jan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warrior will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Warrior is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Warrior is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jan wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Jan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Warrior's guard. Nice work there by Jan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (20) vs (6) Jan
Warrior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (22) vs (6) Jan
Jan is controlling Warrior's posture.
Warrior looking to pass the guard.
Jan pulls Warrior in to control the position.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard. #T11#
Warrior passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (25) vs (6) Jan
Warrior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jan's legs. #SUB#
Warrior is working to tighten his grip on Jan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Warrior is really squeezing tight and eventually Jan passes out! Warrior breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ultimate Warrior!
In his post fight interview, Ultimate Warrior 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar has Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Savkov manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Jafar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Jafar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Savkov tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
Jafar just content to control the position.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jafar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Savkov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (5) Jafar
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Savkov stops Jafar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jafar trying to control but Savkov is having none of it. #T2#
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Jafar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Jafar tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Jafar looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jafar tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar is looking to work his way around to Savkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Savkov wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar controlling from the full mount.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Jafar trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#T7#
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Jafar stalling. #T8##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar passes Savkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Savkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is not content to let Jafar control the position.#T11#
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.
Savkov tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov moves into full guard.
#T13#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T14#
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuri Jafar thanked Savage Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 3 wins and 5 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Johnson
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Johnson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Johnson tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T4#
Smith wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T5#
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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#
Smith works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (11) vs (2) Johnson
Smith has good solid back control here.
Smith is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson 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 Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (11) vs (4) Johnson
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (13) vs (4) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Johnson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Johnson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (16) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (19) vs (4) Johnson#T11#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (22) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (22) vs (6) Johnson
Smith seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T12##SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (26) vs (6) Johnson
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Smith controls the position.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (26) vs (10) Johnson#SUB2#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T13#
Smith trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14#
Johnson avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Smith trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
George Smith 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe tries for a takedown but One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.#TD#
Doe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches One napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doe (4) vs (0) One
One gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doe wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
One is defending against the submission attempts here by Doe.
The fighters are battling for position here. One manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
One trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Doe drops back looking for a leg! One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and One manages to kick Doe off! Doe jumps back into One's 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.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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?
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Doe is stalling in the full guard.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Doe is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doe forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Doe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.
One is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Doe wants to take a breather but One is having none of it. #SUB#
Doe seems to be looking for submissions.
One wants to control but Doe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One is controlling Doe's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Doe wants to work for an arm triangle but One is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
One keeping hold of Doe's head, controlling as best he can. #T5#
One is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Doe seems content to control.
Doe wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
One desperately trying to maintain half guard.
One won't allow Doe to pass to mount. #T6##SUB#
Doe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe wants to pass the guard but One is defending well. #SUB#
Doe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doe content to control rather than advance.
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Doe stalling.
Doe'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.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe prevents One from improving his position.
One is concentrating on defense, preventing Doe from advancing position. #T8##SUB#
Doe is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
#SUB#
Doe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doe.
Doe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Doe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doe trying to control from One's half guard. One has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
One managing to control the position.
Doe trying to control but One is working from the bottom. #T11#
One has his hands on Doe's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that One has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
One keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully. #T12#
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doe wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13##SUB#
Doe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, One has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doe trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Doe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
One wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
One is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (7) vs (0) One
Doe trying to control but One is having none of it.
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, John Doe, 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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Co-main event
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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 37 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 28 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima makes his way to full guard, as Gracie worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Gracie stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Lima trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Lima
Gracie is not content to let Lima control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Gracie tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
#T7#
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #T8#
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Lima 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.
Lima 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.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (8) Lima
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Lima controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Lima has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (11) Lima
Gracie can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Lima has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Lima working for a choke but Gracie is defending well. #T11##SUB2#
Lima is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lima gets his way!
Gracie is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB2#
Lima working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lima controlling the action here.#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Lima trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Lima trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima controlling the action here.
Lima wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Halo wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is controlling Lavicci's trapped leg to prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?#T2#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Halo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo wants to control the position but Lavicci says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halo trying to control here.
#T3#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is trying to control but Lavicci passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Lavicci
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo looking for a sweep but Lavicci has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo just holding on.
Halo wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Halo tries to control Lavicci's body but Lavicci pushes him off. Halo squirms to his side and now Lavicci has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (10) Lavicci
Halo trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lavicci controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Halo trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
#T5#
Halo is trying to break free.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
Lavicci is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Halo tries to buck him off.
Halo turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (10) Lavicci#SUB2#
Halo lying in Lavicci's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lavicci decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Halo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Post fight, Anthony Lavicci took to the microphone: 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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