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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nacho Fernandez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Fernandez drags the fight down to the ground.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Sato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sato wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Fernandez looking to control.
Sato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sato preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Sato defends easily.
Sato passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fernandez (0) vs (3) Sato#T1#
Sato working away.#SUB2#
Sato is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fernandez is trying to escape and Sato transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fernandez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sato! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Sato! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeff Jerry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nutz clinches. #TD#
Nutz has clasped his hands together around Jerry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (4) vs (0) Jerry
Nutz controls the position from side control.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Jerry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nutz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (6) vs (0) Jerry#SUB#
Nutz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jerry reaches up to try and control the position but Nutz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jerry rolls and tries to escape and now Nutz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Nutz (9) vs (0) Jerry
Jerry looks winded!#T2##SUB#
Jerry is trying to defend against the choke here but Nutz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nutz Tightens the hold and Jerry taps out furiously! Nutz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz!
Our winner, Whole Nutz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Roth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Anderson
Roth is trying to improve his position.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roth wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roth, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Roth denies him.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (0) vs (7) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roth tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Roth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (10) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson working for a choke but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Roth showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Roth turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (10) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (12) Anderson#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (15) Anderson
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roth is holding on tight.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Roth is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Roth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.#T5##SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (18) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well. #T6#
Roth is looking for a sweep.
Roth manages to get back to half guard.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Roth won't allow Anderson to pass to mount. #T7#
Roth tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Roth defending well.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roth (6) vs (18) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working for the choke. #SUB#
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Roth doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Anderson#SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (23) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Roth tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Roth is in no mood to give up.
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Roth from improving his position.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it. #T10#
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Roth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson passes Roth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Roth is defending it quite comfortably.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth gets full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson won't allow Roth to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roth is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (26) Anderson
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (6) vs (28) Anderson#T13#
Roth 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.#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Anderson looks winded!#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Anderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roth pulls down on the head and he's put Anderson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Glass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray Cartier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
Glass is looking to counter the offense by Cartier and move into the clinch.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glass sprawls well. Glass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartier gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass tries to counter by clinching up but Cartier breaks away and moves out of range.
Glass leaves Cartier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartier manages to circle out of the way.
Richard Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Glass pushes Cartier up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartier wants to take the fight to the mat but Glass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartier is working for takedown but Glass is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##TD2#
Cartier is trying to trip Glass. He has hold of a leg but Glass is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartier persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Glass (0) vs (2) Cartier
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Glass trying to keep a closed guard but Cartier is proving a slippery customer.
Cartier trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glass dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glass (2) vs (2) Cartier
Glass looking to pass the guard.
Cartier has Glass pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Cartier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glass is one step ahead there.
Glass trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
Glass has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartier keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully.
Cartier is controlling Glass's posture.#T3#
Cartier wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cartier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glass defends well.#SUB2#
Cartier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Glass has his hands clasped together but Cartier extends and breaks Glass's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cartier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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