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CWC 369 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wasselach.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Wasselach and move into the clinch.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson has Wasselach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wasselach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown.
Wasselach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotan Wasselach.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wasselach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wasselach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wasselach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wasselach.
#T1#
Wasselach wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is trying to drag Wasselach to the mat but Wasselach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wasselach wants a takedown.
Wasselach gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Wasselach tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wasselach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wasselach is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasselach down to the mat. Wasselach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Wasselach drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Wasselach
Anderson keeping full guard, as Wasselach tries to pass.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Wasselach wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasselach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasselach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Wasselach postures up.
#T3#
Wasselach wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Wasselach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Wasselach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasselach pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Anderson trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasselach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (4) Wasselach#T6##SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasselach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasselach sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Anderson is trying to keep Wasselach in close.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasselach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasselach stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (7) Wasselach#T8#
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasselach's best efforts.
Wasselach slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
#T9#
Anderson wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wasselach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wasselach is controlling the pace.
Wasselach is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T10#
Wasselach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wasselach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasselach is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Wasselach is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Wasselach trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson controlling Wasselach's posture.
Anderson 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.#T13##SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasselach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson looking to control but Wasselach passes into half guard.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Wasselach manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (10) Wasselach
Anderson wants to hold on but Wasselach pushes him away.#T14#
Anderson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach wins on points by 10 to 2.
Gotan Wasselach decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 19 wins and 24 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walters was covering up waiting for the punch and Toehold finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters'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.
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters seems keen to control Toehold's posture.#T1#
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters controlling Toehold's posture.
Walters continues to stall.
Walters looking to control.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Walters has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Walters trying to control the position.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Toehold
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walters'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.#T4#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Toehold controlling the position.
Walters won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Walters wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (4) Toehold
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Walters managing to control the position.
Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to control here.
#T9#
Walters tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Walters is trying to control but Toehold passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (7) Toehold
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters is letting Toehold control him for a moment. #T10#
What's Walters going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Toehold prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (10) Toehold
Walters has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (2) vs (13) Toehold
Walters trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walters wants to escape the position.
Toehold biding his time, controlling Walters.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (13) Toehold#T13#
Toehold controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself.
Walters advances to half guard.
Walters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here.
Toehold is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Walters trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Tommy Toehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 23 wins and 11 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito 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: Bandito (2) vs (0) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Helvig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T2#
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Bandito moves into full mount! Helvig won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Bandito is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now.
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #T4#
Helvig wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (14) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helvig has given up his back. Will we see Bandito going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (17) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off.
Helvig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (17) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandito won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #T6#
Helvig working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bandito's thigh. Bandito counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Helvig preventing the sweep.
Helvig trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig pushing down on Bandito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7##SUB2#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandito trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T8#
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Helvig is looking to pass Bandito's guard but actually Bandito recovers to full guard.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Helvig prevents Bandito from improving his position.#T9#
Bandito is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helvig maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bandito could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Helvig has cracked it and Bandito is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Helvig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dukat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fiso tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukat is in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Dukat trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.#T2#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat preventing the sweep.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dukat stalling.
Dukat moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Dukat
Fiso 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: Fiso (2) vs (5) Dukat
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso won't allow Dukat to sweep him here. #T6#
Dukat is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dukat gets full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dukat wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dukat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso pushing down on Dukat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso is keen to just control but Dukat is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dukat actively working from the bottom here.
Dukat wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso controlling the action here.#T9#
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Dukat won't allow it.
Fiso is thwarting Dukat's attempts to control the position.
Dukat keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dukat is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Dukat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Fiso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dukat is just riding it out for now. Fiso eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (5) Dukat
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy.
Dukat tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position. #T12#
Fiso trying to control the position but Dukat is working away.
Dukat tries to improve position but can't.
Dukat trying to remain calm as Fiso controls from the top position.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Dukat blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dukat tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Dukat is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position. #T13#
Dukat is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face as Fiso controls the position.
Dukat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
Dukat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (5) Dukat
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face as Fiso controls the position.
Dukat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dukat is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukat avoid being mounted?
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Dukat defending well.
Fiso is trying to control. Dukat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dukat wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 31 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zulu defends it nicely.#CL#
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
Kakuto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zulu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kakuto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zulu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zulu lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Kakuto 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.#T1#
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Zulu defends it easily.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zulu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
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.
Kakuto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zulu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (7) vs (0) Kakuto#T3#
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zulu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (7) vs (4) Kakuto
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zulu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Zulu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (9) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto 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#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kakuto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zulu 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 Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (12) vs (4) Kakuto#T4#
Zulu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto being controlled for a moment.
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kakuto for as long as he can get away with.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Zulu prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zulu preventing the sweep. #T6#
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Zulu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (15) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Zulu controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Zulu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (18) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (18) vs (6) Kakuto
Zulu managing to control the position. #T8#
Kakuto trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (20) vs (6) Kakuto#T9##SUB2#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Zulu defends it easily.
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Zulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zulu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (23) vs (6) Kakuto
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. #T10#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto looking for a sweep but Zulu has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (25) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (28) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
Zulu is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Zulu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zulu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (28) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto won't allow Zulu to sweep him here. #T12#
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (28) vs (11) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but Zulu denies him.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Zulu keeps Kakuto under control for a moment.#T13#
Zulu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Zulu struggling a bit here.
Zulu stops Kakuto from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 28 to 11.
A victorious Shaka Zulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makarov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Makarov#SUB#
Camara looking for a triangle here. Makarov is fighting it but it looks tight! Camara pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Makarov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abubakar Camara!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Borgia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Borgia
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.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia passes into half guard.
Petersen controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Borgia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Petersen has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen pulls Borgia in to control the position.
Borgia passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#T2#
Petersen wants to control but Borgia passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Borgia
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (5) Borgia
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Petersen 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.
Borgia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (5) Borgia
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T4#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Borgia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen wants to take Borgia's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Borgia tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Borgia looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape. #T8#
Borgia is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Borgia 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.
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Petersen wants to control the pace but Borgia is squirming around nicely.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Borgia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Borgia recovers full guard. #T11#
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia controlling Petersen's posture.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen 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.
Petersen'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.
Petersen passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgia is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Conald Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 42 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Ottke.
Ottke looking for a takedown.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Ottke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michael Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ottke prevents it.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ottke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ottke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T1#
Cruz 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.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Ottke#T2#
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz working away.
Cruz controlling the position.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Cruz gets to mount! Ottke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (7) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (10) vs (0) Ottke
Cruz keeps control of the position as Ottke tries to break free.
Cruz controls the action.
Ottke tries to break free.
#T5#
Ottke trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
Cruz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Cruz won't let him.
Cruz controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
#T6#
Cruz avoiding Ottke 's attempts to control his hands.
Ottke can't escape the position.
Cruz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Ottke can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cruz'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.#T7#
Ottke is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cruz keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Ottke buck him off.
Ottke is trying to break free.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.
Ottke breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (2) Ottke
Cruz is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz looking to control.
#T12#
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (2) Ottke
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T13#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (14) vs (4) Ottke#T14#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A relieved looking Michael Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bar is trying to defend but Nickal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Bar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it.
Nickal trying to control from Bar's half guard. Bar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bar is controlling Nickal's posture.
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.#T2#
Nickal won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Bar has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Bar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Bar seems keen to control Nickal's posture.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bar has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Bar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Bar 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.#T5#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Bar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Nickal won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Bar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal wants to control but Bar passes easily into half guard.
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bar controlling the action here.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Nickal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is trying to control but Bar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is not content to let Bar control the position. #T9#
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here.
Bar just content to control the position.
Nickal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Bar is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal is not content to let Bar control the position.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Nickal won't allow Bar to pass to mount.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T12#
Nickal trying to control the position.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (5) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Bar looking to control.
Nickal stands and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (7) Nickal
Bar trying his best to control but Nickal has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (5) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bar is looking to escape.
Bar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Bar tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bar can't escape the position.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but instead Bar manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bar reverses the position - he's now on top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (7) vs (9) Nickal
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (0) vs (4) Pavlov
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCain is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to control the position but McCain is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is being controlled here. #T2#
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
Pavlov taking a break here but McCain is having none of it and regains half guard.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
McCain controlling the position for now.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (4) Pavlov
McCain not allowing Pavlov to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to roll but McCain sticks to his back.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pavlov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
McCain controlling from the back.
McCain avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Pavlov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (6) Pavlov
McCain has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom. #T5#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain trying to control the position.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T7#
McCain wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
McCain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Pavlov has McCain pulled in close to control his posture.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #T9#
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
McCain is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.#T10#
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
McCain is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
McCain is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to control but McCain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (6) Pavlov#SUB#
McCain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pavlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCain but great work by Pavlov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (9) vs (10) Pavlov
McCain being controlled for a moment.
McCain is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov controls the position. #T12#
McCain prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead McCain slips a leg back in to half guard. #T13#
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
McCain is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (13) Pavlov#T14#
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
McCain is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new welterweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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