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CWC 374 PBP Commentary |
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 13 wins and 41 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 43 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Breaker defends it nicely.
Breaker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Arm Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Savkov darts in and clinches Breaker up against the cage.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Breaker goes for a takedown attempt but Savkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Savkov rushes Breaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is pressed up against the cage. Breaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savkov down to the mat. Savkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Savkov clinches up against the cage.
Breaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savkov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arm Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Breaker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Savkov is trying to keep an underhook but Breaker manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Savkov
Breaker is trying to control. Savkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Breaker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Savkov
Breaker trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savkov wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker. #T2#
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Breaker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Breaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Savkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savkov won't allow Breaker to pass to mount.
Breaker is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Savkov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Breaker. Oh but Savkov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Breaker goes limp - he's gone! Savkov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov! |
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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 15 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Laitila gets a clinch. #TD#
Laitila manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
One wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laitila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One postures up.
#T1#
Laitila 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.
Laitila has control of One's left arm, preventing One from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) One
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
One keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving. #T4#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila 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.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
One keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) One#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, One has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laitila happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Laitila continues to stall.
Laitila tries to advance to mount but can't.
One seems a little lost for a moment, as Laitila dominates the positioning.#T7#
One manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.#SUB#
Laitila seems to be looking for submissions.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laitila is pressing down on One's thigh, looking to free his foot. One is holding on for now.
One is not content to let Laitila control the position.#T8#
One won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (0) One#SUB#
Laitila swings around for an armbar but One sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) One
Laitila wants to hit a sweep here but One passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laitila there! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (5) One
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Laitila is looking to improve his position but One isn't that keen on the idea.
One 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 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: Laitila (10) vs (5) One
One keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T10#
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
One is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but One defends it. #T11#
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. One takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture.
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T12#
One keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T13#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as One holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T14#
One trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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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 6 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker clinches. #TD2#
Macker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Macker
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Macker stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #T1#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Macker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macker.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Macker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Macker
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Macker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Macker controlling the position. #T4#
Smith is holding Macker down, trying to stall.
Macker taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (7) Macker
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Smith wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Macker fails to advance to Smith's back.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macker looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.#T7#
Macker tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Macker controlling from mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T8#
Macker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Macker tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T9#
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Macker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (10) Macker
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Well, with Macker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith is in bad spot here.
#T11#
I would not like to be Smith right now.
#SUB2#
Macker has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Smith is defending well but eventually Macker manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Smith has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Macker!
Dan Macker 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 39 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dalton shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Gracie
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T1#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Gracie
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 is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is really stuck here.
#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Good control from Dalton.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Dalton continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Further stalling from Dalton.#SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dalton. #T6#
Dalton gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Dalton has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8#
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.#T9#
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
Gracie tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Gracie is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Gracie tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to break free.
Dalton controls the action.#T12##T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Dalton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 32 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laperierre showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Laperierre#SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Esteves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Esteves gets full guard.
Laperierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Laperierre 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.
Esteves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Esteves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laperierre 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 Esteves. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Laperierre#T3#
Esteves is trying to work for a sweep but Laperierre has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (0) vs (7) Laperierre
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laperierre moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (10) Laperierre
Laperierre has the hooks in. Esteves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Laperierre to control. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to roll into a better position but Laperierre has get a rear naked choke and Esteves is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 6 wins and 9 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 37 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doe.
Halo with the counter takedown but Doe avoids it easily.
Doe with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Doe looking for subs off his back but Halo has passed one foot through into half guard.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doe has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doe sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Doe is holding on to half guard well.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo wants to take a breather but Doe is having none of it. #T2#
Doe is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Doe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (5) Halo
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Doe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doe wants to control but Halo is having none of it.#T3#
Halo wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Halo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo controlling from mount.
Doe tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Halo controlling his opponent.
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Halo controlling from mount.
It looks like Halo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Doe tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
Halo tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe gets back to half guard.
Doe tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo won't allow Doe to sweep him here. #T7#
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Halo postures up.
Doe keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Doe defends it.
Doe moves into full guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Doe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T10#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe controlling Halo's posture.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Doe working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Halo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (5) Halo
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (7) Halo#SUB#
Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #T12#
Doe is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Doe 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. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (7) Halo
Halo wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully. #T14#
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself. #SUB2#
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doe defends it easily.#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Prana Halo 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 London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon pushes Shalit up against the cage in a clinch.
Shalit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondragon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mondragon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Shalit#SUB2#
Shalit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shalit tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Shalit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Shalit
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shalit is holding on tight.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Shalit tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away. #T3#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit regains half guard.
Shalit is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for submissions but instead, Shalit has regained full guard.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mondragon won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
Shalit controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Mondragon postures up.
#T5#
Mondragon trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit looking to control.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Mondragon is looking to pass into half guard but Shalit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shalit is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon is pressing down on Shalit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Mondragon.
Shalit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is trying to control Shalit's posture but Shalit avoids it. #T8#
Shalit tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Shalit working away.
Mondragon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shalit easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (5) vs (7) Shalit
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Shalit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#SUB2#
Shalit has hold of Mondragon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mondragon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T9#
Shalit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shalit controlling from the full mount.
Shalit takes Mondragon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mondragon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (5) vs (13) Shalit
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#T10##SUB2#
Shalit working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shalit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Shalit tightening his grip on Mondragon, looking for the choke.
Mondragon is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Shalit is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Shalit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shalit is cranking Mondragon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mondragon! He's tightened the choke and Mondragon is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown. Clubber tries to sprawl out of it but Lavicci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clubber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clubber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Clubber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.#TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavicci lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Clubber counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Lavicci 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.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T5#
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Clubber manages to get to full guard.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Lavicci 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.#T7#
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clubber working a defensive guard but Lavicci manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Clubber keeping his opponent close.#T8#
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lavicci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Clubber regains half guard.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Clubber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Clubber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Clubber trying to control the position.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Clubber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavicci passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (11) Lavicci
Clubber tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.#T14#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
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.
Lavicci taking a breather here.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 0.
Post fight, Anthony Lavicci stared into the camera and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Vrjalya on that attempt.
Vrjalya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Vrjalya tightens his grip and picks Barnes up, before dumping him to the ground. Barnes manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Barnes
Vrjalya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Vrjalya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Vrjalya politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vrjalya prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Vrjalya keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vrjalya off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vrjalya (8) vs (4) Barnes#T3##SUB2#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vrjalya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes keeps control of the position as Vrjalya tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vrjalya defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes not allowing Vrjalya to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vrjalya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrjalya looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Vrjalya manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (10) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vrjalya is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Vrjalya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (13) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vrjalya looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Vrjalya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Vrjalya maintains control.
Barnes 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: Vrjalya (13) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (15) vs (6) Barnes
Vrjalya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vrjalya postures up.
#T6#
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrjalya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrjalya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep. #T7#
Vrjalya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrjalya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrjalya is stalling in the full guard.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrjalya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes is pressing down on Vrjalya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vrjalya'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.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vrjalya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes keeping control of the position. #T9#
Vrjalya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Our spies down at at QUBE Gym inform us that Barnes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (15) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vrjalya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vrjalya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vrjalya! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vrjalya (19) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes trying to remain calm as Vrjalya controls from the top position.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes won't allow Vrjalya to pass to mount. #T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vrjalya in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Vrjalya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #T13#
Well, if Vrjalya 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.
Barnes won't allow Vrjalya to pass to mount.
Barnes tries to roll over but Vrjalya keeps him under control.
Vrjalya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
#T14#
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (22) vs (8) Barnes
Vrjalya manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (25) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
Ken Vrjalya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Warrior clinches up with Bremner and pushes him back against the cage.
Bremner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warrior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Warrior tries to score a body lock takedown but Bremner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Bremner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Warrior
Warrior wants to sweep but no luck.
Warrior controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself.
Bremner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warrior looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bremner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bremner prevents Warrior from improving his position.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is looking to advance position but Warrior won't allow it.
Warrior is in trouble now - Bremner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (0) Warrior
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.
Bremner 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.#SUB2#
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard.
Warrior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warrior.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (5) vs (2) Warrior
Warrior looking to pass the guard.
Warrior passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Warrior.
Bremner wants to control but Warrior passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (5) Warrior
Warrior is trying to move to mount but Bremner reverses beautifully and ends up in Warrior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (7) vs (5) Warrior
Warrior trying to control the position.
Bremner pushing down on Warrior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warrior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warrior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bremner slips nicely into half guard.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warrior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bremner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Warrior is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bremner jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (10) vs (5) Warrior
Warrior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (10) vs (7) Warrior
Bremner wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
Bremner gets full guard.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warrior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (12) vs (7) Warrior
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.#T4#
Bremner advances to half guard.
Warrior wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bremner in particular looking to stall.
Warrior is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warrior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it.
Bremner prevents Warrior from improving his position.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warrior defends it well.
Bremner is trying to control the action in half guard but Warrior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Warrior moves into full guard.
Warrior 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#
Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bremner stands and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (15) vs (7) Warrior
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Warrior is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
Warrior is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warrior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bremner stands and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (18) vs (7) Warrior#T6#
Warrior manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremner content to control rather than advance.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Warrior is defending well.
Warrior moves into full guard.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (18) vs (9) Warrior
Bremner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Warrior passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Bremner gets full guard.#SUB#
Warrior is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bremner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Warrior is looking to defend but Bremner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Warrior! Bremner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Warrior taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaxon Bremner!
An out of breath Jaxon Bremner 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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