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CWC 376 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Shalit moves into range and clinches up with Huhrera .#TD2#
Shalit drags the fight down to the ground.
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.#SUB2#
Huhrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huhrera has managed to get both his arms back between Shalit's legs - danger averted.
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Huhrera is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shalit is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 10 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Dalton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalton is in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controlling the action here.#T1#
Anderson is controlling Dalton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Anderson trying to control here.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.#T3#
Dalton is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Dalton not doing much here.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson looking to control.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Dalton
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Dalton trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
More stalling from Dalton.#T8#
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.
Dalton trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Dalton controls the position.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling from side mount. #T9#
Anderson tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton happy to just control the position for now.
Dalton trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Dalton just content to control the position. #T10#
Anderson regains half guard.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Dalton
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 tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anderson is holding on tight.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Dalton stalling.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
#T13#
Dalton is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.#T14#
Anderson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dalton has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (14) Dalton
Dalton controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Thunder successfully pulls guard.
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Thunder has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
Steel is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thunder is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Steel prevents Thunder from improving his position.#T2#
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.
Thunder trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Thunder#T3#
Thunder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but Thunder doesn't allow it.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thunder tries to control Steel's body but Steel pushes him off. Thunder squirms to his side and now Steel has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (6) vs (0) Thunder#T4#
Steel keeps control of the position as Thunder tries to break free.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thunder tries to break free.
I would not like to be Thunder right now.
Thunder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Steel'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.#T5#
Thunder is trying to break free.
Thunder trying to control the hands but Steel breaks the grip. #T6#
I would not like to be Thunder right now.
Thunder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
Thunder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thunder trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Thunder wants to escape the position.
Steel has good solid back control here. #T7#
Thunder just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling well, preventing Thunder from escaping the position.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Steel working for a choke but Thunder is defending well. #SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Steel controls the position.
Thunder just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling from the back.#T10#
Thunder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
Thunder tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Steel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thunder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thunder for a finish.
Thunder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Steel is trying to stick to Thunder's back but Thunder is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thunder. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (2) Thunder
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunder is one step ahead there.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder controlling from the top position. #T12#
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunder is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Thunder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tidd fails with a takedown attempt.
Tidd shoots in for a takedown but Feet shows good takedown defense.
Feet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tidd as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tidd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Feet to the mat! Feet manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Tidd
Feet is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rollins Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Feet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet looking to control.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving. #T1#
Tidd won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet pulls Tidd in to control the position.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (2) Tidd#T2#
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Feet is proving a slippery customer.
Feet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tidd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Tidd keeps trying to improve his position.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tidd is trying to keep Feet in close.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom. #T4#
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Feet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet pushes down on Tidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tidd.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom. #T5#
Tidd trying to control the position here.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom. #T6#
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Feet stands and throws Tidd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (2) Tidd
The referee asks Feet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Feet prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tidd is not content to let Feet control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tidd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feet wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy. #T7#
Tidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (7) vs (2) Tidd
Feet content just to control the position here.
Tidd has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Feet's lack of action.
Feet is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Tidd is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tidd trying to control here.
Feet uses his free foot to push down on Tidd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tidd. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (10) vs (2) Tidd
Feet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tidd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tidd tries to hold on but Feet postures up.#T9#
Feet looking to control but Tidd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Tidd prevents Feet from taking his back.
Feet controlling from mount.
Tidd is looking to improve his position but Feet isn't that keen on the idea.
Tidd is controlling an arm, preventing Feet from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Feet prevents Tidd from getting the reversal.#T11#
Tidd is controlling an arm, preventing Feet from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Feet tries to control but Tidd wriggling away.
Feet is really struggling to control Tidd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tidd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feet trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Tidd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Feet is pressing down on Tidd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tidd is holding on for now.
Tidd is looking to control Feet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?
Tidd trying to get back to full guard but Feet takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (13) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd is working to get back to half guard.
Feet wants to take his opponent's back but Tidd doesn't allow it.
Feet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tidd is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Feet moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Feet (16) vs (2) Tidd#SUB#
Feet looking to break Tidd's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tidd remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Feet will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Feet controls the position.
Feet is hanging on to Tidd's back as he tries to escape.
#T14##SUB#
Feet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tidd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tidd for a finish.
Feet looking to hold on to the position here but Tidd rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Feet preventing the sweep.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Seemah Feet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 15 wins and 12 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya shoots in for a double leg but Bremner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bremner pushes Vrjalya up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bremner gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Bremner is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Bremner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well. #SUB#
Bremner is working for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well. #SUB#
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrjalya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bremner wants to advance to full mount but Vrjalya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet.
Vrjalya pulls Bremner in close to his closed guard and prevents Bremner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bremner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bremner preventing the sweep. #T2#
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Bremner content to stall in guard here.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bremner passes into half guard.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg. #T3#
Bremner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vrjalya reverses the position - he's now on top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Vrjalya#SUB#
Bremner looking for subs off his back but Vrjalya has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner has a hand on Vrjalya's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vrjalya takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (5) Vrjalya
Vrjalya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bremner is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Vrjalya controlling from mount.
Bremner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vrjalya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Vrjalya 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.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremner defends it well.
Vrjalya trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Vrjalya pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5##SUB2#
Bremner tries to improve his position but Vrjalya has taken his back! Vrjalya has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bremner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vrjalya pushes Bremner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Vrjalya!
A relieved looking Ken Vrjalya 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wasselach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (0) Kincaid
Wasselach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasselach has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (5) vs (0) Kincaid
Wasselach with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wasselach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Kincaid has given up his back. Will we see Wasselach going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasselach (8) vs (0) Kincaid
Good control from Wasselach.
Wasselach has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kincaid controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T3#
Wasselach controlling the position well here. Kincaid rolled but Wasselach kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kincaid holding both Wasselach 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wasselach is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Wasselach trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kincaid is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach is riding his opponent, not letting Kincaid buck him off.
Kincaid wants to escape the position.
Kincaid looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasselach.
#T5#
Wasselach has good solid back control here.
Kincaid tries to break free.
I would not like to be Kincaid right now.
#T6#
Wasselach keeps control of the position as Kincaid tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wasselach is looking to control Kincaid but Kincaid is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Kincaid manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasselach's guard. Nice work there by Kincaid.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (8) vs (2) Kincaid
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wasselach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully. #T8#
Kincaid postures up.
Wasselach is pulling down on Kincaid's head. It's preventing any offense from Kincaid, at least for the moment.
Wasselach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid postures up.
#T9#
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Wasselach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kincaid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Kincaid postures up. #T10#
Kincaid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wasselach managing to control the position.
Kincaid won't allow Wasselach to sweep him here.
Wasselach is adopting a defensive guard.
Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasselach is retaining full guard. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wasselach holds on and takes a little breather.
Wasselach working a defensive guard here.
Kincaid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kincaid trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom. #T12#
Wasselach has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kincaid has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (8) vs (5) Kincaid
Wasselach tries to bench press Kincaid off him but Kincaid keeps the position.
Wasselach struggling a bit here.#T13#
Kincaid has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasselach! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasselach (8) vs (7) Kincaid
Wasselach is looking to get to half guard.
Wasselach tries to control the position but Kincaid now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasselach (8) vs (10) Kincaid#SUB2#
Wasselach is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kincaid gets his way!
Kincaid just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wasselach just trying to survive but Kincaid is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Good control from Kincaid.
Wasselach looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kincaid is trying to stick to Wasselach's back but Wasselach is turning into Kincaid. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kincaid's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wasselach. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (10) vs (10) Kincaid
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kincaid gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kincaid wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Arthur Kincaid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 62 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukat pinned against the cage. Dukat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Dukat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Pancake
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Still in half guard, Dukat seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pancake has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dukat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dukat! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Pancake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Dukat slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Pancake wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
Dukat controlling the action here.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukat is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Dukat trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
Dukat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dukat prevents Pancake from improving his position.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dukat (5) vs (4) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dukat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pancake controls the action.#T4#
Pancake is trying to control but Dukat is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pancake fails to advance to Dukat's back.
Dukat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (5) vs (7) Pancake
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pancake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dukat breaks Pancake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (7) Pancake
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukat controlling from the top position.
Dukat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat postures up.
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Dukat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dukat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pancake for as long as he can get away with.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Dukat postures up.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Dukat postures up. #T7#
Pancake seems keen to control Dukat's posture.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake working a defensive guard but Dukat passes into half guard.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Dukat 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.
#T8#
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dukat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. Dukat eventually gives up the hold.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Dukat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Dukat continues to stall.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Pancake wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Pancake is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dukat is working for a kimura but Pancake is defending it quite comfortably.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Dukat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Pancake wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pancake looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dukat pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (10) vs (7) Pancake
Dukat moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (13) vs (7) Pancake
Pancake is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Pancake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dukat's arms. #T12#
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
Pancake is in bad spot here.
Dukat trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
Pancake trying to control the position but Dukat manages to sink in the hooks. #T13#
Pancake is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pancake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Dukat looking to break Pancake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pancake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dukat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pancake trying to control the hands but Dukat won't let him. #T14#
Pancake is trying to break free.
Dukat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dukat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Dukat has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pancake is in real trouble here. Dukat gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pancake is tapping out! Dukat wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is not content to let Chai control the position.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias gets full guard.
Chai 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.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Gracias#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Gracias
Chai is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (6) Gracias#T2#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracias is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Chai is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Chai is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias advances to half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (9) Gracias
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias prevents Chai from improving his position.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai gets full guard.#T8#
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Chai looking to control.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T9#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracias.
#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracias working away.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai controlling the position well.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Gracias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (15) Gracias
Gracias wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Well,Chai is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (18) Gracias#SUB2#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chai breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (18) Gracias#T13#
Gracias is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (20) Gracias
Chai 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 20 to 8.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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