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CWC 371.1 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 1 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascoigne darts in looking for a takedown but Pushkin gets double underhooks and turns Gascoigne into the cage.
Pushkin jumps guard but Gascoigne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gascoigne goes for a takedown attempt but Pushkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Pushkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Gascoigne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gascoigne is defended easily by Pushkin.#TD2#
Pushkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Pushkin
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pushkin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gascoigne looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pushkin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gascoigne is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pushkin lets go of the hold and Gascoigne can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Pushkin!
A relieved looking Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 38 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Vernon into the cage.
Vernon shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Vernon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vernon is in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Vernon
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Vernon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Vernon
Gracie stops Vernon from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vernon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Vernon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Vernon
Gracie tries to escape but Vernon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB2#
Vernon 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.
Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Vernon has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Vernon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 17 wins and 14 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 32 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar instigates a clinch.
Esteves wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Esteves gets control of Jafar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Esteves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Jafar'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.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Esteves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jafar won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Esteves 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: Jafar (0) vs (2) Esteves
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for submissions but instead, Jafar has regained full guard.
Esteves postures up.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Esteves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jafar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esteves has managed to get both his arms back between Jafar's legs - danger averted.
Esteves forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jafar defends it well.
Jafar is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Esteves wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jafar has his hands clasped together around Esteves's back. He's all about the action.
Esteves controlling the action here. #T3#
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it. #SUB2#
Esteves is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jafar to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Esteves won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Esteves is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jafar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Esteves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Jafar controls the position.
Esteves tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Esteves stops Jafar from passing to mount.
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Esteves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jafar's best efforts.
Jafar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (7) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Esteves is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Esteves tries to hold on but Jafar postures up.
Jafar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Esteves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (10) vs (2) Esteves
Jafar wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Jafar doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (10) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves passes Jafar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Esteves moves into full mount! Jafar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (10) vs (7) Esteves
Jafar prevents Esteves from taking his back.
Jafar 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: Jafar (10) vs (10) Esteves#T9#
Jafar wants to escape the position.
Esteves is trying to stick to Jafar's back but Jafar is turning into Esteves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Esteves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jafar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (12) vs (10) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves looking to control.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard. #T12#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Esteves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.
Esteves tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T13#
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Esteves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (12) vs (14) Esteves
Esteves tries to get the hooks in deep but Jafar pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Esteves is persistently looking for the submission but Jafar is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Esteves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jafar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jafar for a finish. #T14##SUB2#
Esteves is working for a rear naked choke. Jafar is not defending it well and Esteves has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jafar refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jafar's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vartan Esteves!
During a confident post fight interview, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 28 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 37 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima wants to clinch#TD2#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Halo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Halo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lima is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Halo is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Halo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Halo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Halo
Lima tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Halo trying to control but Lima is having none of it. #T4#
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Halo wants to control but Lima has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Halo trying to control from Lima's half guard. Lima has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (11) Halo#T5#
Lima is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Lima is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Well, if Halo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halo is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima is not content to let Halo control the position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Halo is taking a breather. Lima 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 but can't.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Halo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima is trying to keep Halo in close.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (14) Halo
Halo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (16) Halo
Lima regains half guard.
Lima trying to control but Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T9#
Halo wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
Lima gets full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo 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. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself. #T11#
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control the position here.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T13#
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is taking a breather. Lima 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 trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Prana Halo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 15 wins and 10 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.#SUB2#
Marden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marden has Magomedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Marden
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Marden wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Marden gets full guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Marden keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Marden is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
#T2#
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov looking to pass the 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.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Marden#T3##SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magomedov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB2#
Marden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magomedov escapes and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Marden
Marden is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Magomedov is trying to move to mount but Marden reverses beautifully and ends up in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (6) Marden
Magomedov 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: Magomedov (9) vs (6) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
#T5#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Marden being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marden is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov stalling. #T7#
Marden trying to control here.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Marden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (12) vs (6) Marden
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Marden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marden wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.#T8#
Marden tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Marden regains half guard.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (15) vs (6) Marden
Marden regains half guard.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (18) vs (6) Marden
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Magomedov is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (21) vs (6) Marden
Marden is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marden trying to control here.
#T12#
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Marden is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (24) vs (6) Marden
Marden tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden trying to control from the bottom.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Marden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (27) vs (6) Marden
Marden is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 4 wins and 5 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Warrior wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Warrior persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Warrior
Warrior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Warrior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warrior trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Warrior seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Warrior is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for a submission but Smith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Warrior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Warrior
Smith prevents Warrior from improving position.
Smith wants to control but Warrior postures up.#T2#
Smith gets back to half guard.
Warrior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warrior is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Warrior wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warrior moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (8) Warrior
Warrior tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Warrior is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Warrior working away.
Smith stops Warrior from passing to mount.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Warrior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warrior but great work by Smith. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (8) Warrior
A lull in the action here.
Warrior tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Warrior is still trying to improve position.
Warrior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Warrior tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (7) vs (8) Warrior
Warrior tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Warrior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 controlling from the full mount.
Smith moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Smith (10) vs (8) Warrior
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Warrior keeps trying to improve his position.
Warrior turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (10) vs (10) Warrior
Warrior stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (10) vs (13) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warrior slows the pace down. #T7##SUB2#
Warrior tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Warrior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warrior but great work by Smith. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (14) vs (13) Warrior#T8#
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Warrior is trying to control but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Warrior tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warrior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warrior trying to control the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warrior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (14) vs (15) Warrior#T10#
Smith pulls Warrior in to control the position.
Warrior trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Warrior slips nicely into half guard.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith is in trouble now - Warrior has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (18) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Smith tries to bench press Warrior off him but Warrior keeps the position. #T11##SUB2#
Warrior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Warrior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith struggling a bit here.#T12#
Warrior trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warrior passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (14) vs (20) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Warrior has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Warrior passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (14) vs (22) Warrior#T13#
Warrior pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Warrior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Smith instead regains half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #T14#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warrior advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (25) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warrior wins on points by 25 to 14.
A less than humble Ultimate Warrior misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 39 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mondragon but Mondragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
Macker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mondragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Mondragon
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.
Mondragon trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
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.
Macker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy 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.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.#SUB#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Macker is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.#T2#
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macker defends it well.
Macker is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T3#
Macker tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Macker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macker keeps working.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.
Macker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Macker is having none of it.
Mondragon is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker is trying to control but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macker is looking to escape. #T7#
Mondragon can't control as he wanted to and Macker manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Macker is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon is keen to just control but Macker is a slippery customer.
Mondragon prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker moves into full guard.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (10) Mondragon#T9##SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.
Macker trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Macker postures up.
Mondragon is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture.
Mondragon is trying to keep Macker in close.
Macker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Macker is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker trying to control the pace.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Macker is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Mondragon won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it. #T14#
Macker prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (12) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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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 14 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown but Laitila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalton fails with the takedown#CL#
and Laitila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jari Laitila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Dalton wants a takedown.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dalton uses from the top position.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Laitila controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Dalton passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Dalton
Dalton controlling from mount. #T2#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton takes Laitila's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Laitila is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (6) Dalton#SUB2#
Dalton has got his arm under Laitila's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Laitila has spun round into Dalton's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Dalton#T3#
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laitila to get the leverage.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Dalton is continuing to stall.#T4#
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Dalton trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton has his hands on Laitila's head, controlling the position.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Dalton pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laitila won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T5#
Laitila trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dalton's guard.
Laitila is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Laitila 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.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Laitila from advancing to side control.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Dalton keeping hold of Laitila's head, controlling as best he can.
Laitila works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (6) Dalton#SUB#
Laitila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Laitila is defending the position. #T7#
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Laitila doesn't allow it. #T8#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (5) vs (14) Dalton
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
#T10#
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Good control from Dalton.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Laitila tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
Dalton wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Dalton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Dalton won't let him.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Laitila just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Dalton controls the action.
Dalton is controlling the position but Laitila somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (17) Dalton
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Laitila has given up his back. Will we see Dalton going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (5) vs (20) Dalton
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dalton.
#T14#
Dalton controlling from the back.
Laitila is keeping busy.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Dalton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 20 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shalit shoots in and bounces Tidd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Shalit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd is pulling down on Shalit's head. It's preventing any offense from Shalit, at least for the moment.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Tidd has Shalit pulled in close to control his posture.
Shalit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment.
Tidd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.#SUB2#
Shalit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tidd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tidd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tidd! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (4) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit is not content to let Tidd control the position.
Tidd just content to control the position.
Shalit tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Tidd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shalit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tidd trying to control the position but Shalit is working away.
Tidd tries to advance to mount but Shalit instead regains half guard.
Tidd is trying to control. Shalit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalit is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as Tidd sits in half guard.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Tidd trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Tidd content to control rather than advance.
Shalit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tidd defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Shalit wants to improve his position but instead Tidd has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been informed that Shalit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shalit is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Shalit is defending well.
Tidd content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Tidd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shalit! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (7) vs (2) Shalit
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape.
Shalit is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tidd wants to take Shalit's back here but Shalit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tidd works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tidd (10) vs (2) Shalit
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
Shalit is in bad spot here.
Tidd avoiding Shalit 's attempts to control his hands.
Tidd keeps control of the position easily here as Shalit tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Tidd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shalit tries to roll but Tidd sticks to his back.
Shalit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Tidd is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
#T11#
Tidd controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Tidd controls the action.
Tidd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shalit for as long as he can get away with.
Tidd controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
#T12#
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
Shalit is trying to break free.
Tidd biding his time, controlling Shalit.
A lull in the action here.
Shalit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tidd.
#T13#
I really don't envy Shalit right now.
A lull in the action here.
Tidd biding his time, controlling Shalit.
Tidd controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Tidd wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.#T14#
Tidd controls the position.
Tidd trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tidd is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shalit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shalit for a finish.
Shalit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tidd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Tidd 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bremner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laperierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Bremner sprawls well. He's pushed Laperierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bremner has closed the distance and engaged Laperierre in a clinch.
#TD#
Bremner tightens his grip and picks Laperierre up, before dumping him to the ground. Laperierre manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Bremner wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Bremner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner is looking to pass Laperierre's guard but actually Laperierre recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laperierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bremner is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bremner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but Bremner pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but Laperierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laperierre is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (2) Laperierre
Bremner looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Bremner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Bremner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (4) Laperierre#SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Laperierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (6) vs (4) Laperierre
Bremner pushes down on Laperierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Bremner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?#T4#
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Laperierre is defending the position. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laperierre defends it well.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner is trying to control. Laperierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laperierre wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bremner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (9) vs (4) Laperierre#T5##SUB#
Bremner is working for a guillotine from mount but Laperierre frees his head quite easily.
Bremner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Bremner has isolated one of Laperierre's arms. Laperierre looking to fight him off but Bremner twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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