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CWC 381 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Magomedov is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Barnes
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes looking to control but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Magomedov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Magomedov slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Magomedov is staying tight to Barnes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard. #T5#
Magomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barnes reverses the position - he's now on top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Barnes
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (13) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (16) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (19) vs (2) Barnes
Magomedov avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Good control from Magomedov.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
Magomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barnes wants to escape the position.
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Magomedov is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (19) vs (6) Barnes
Magomedov is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes has his arm under Magomedov's chin here. Game over son! Barnes squeezes tightly and Magomedov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes 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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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 44 wins and 40 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mondragon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laperierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mondragon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mondragon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laperierre is looking to escape.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mondragon controls the position.#T4#
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good control from Mondragon.
Laperierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
It looks like Laperierre 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.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laperierre passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (5) Laperierre
Who's going to make the next move?
Mondragon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Laperierre's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Laperierre is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now. #T8#
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laperierre wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
#T9#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre stalling.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Laperierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (8) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away. #T10#
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it. #T11#
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Mondragon doesn't allow it.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Mondragon stops Laperierre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Laperierre 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#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 8 to 7.
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
O Reilly moves into range and clinches up with Destroyer.#TD#
O Reilly pulls Destroyer into guard.
Destroyer is fighting to break O Reilly's control of his arms but O Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly has control of Destroyer's left arm, preventing Destroyer from doing any damage.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Destroyer#SUB2#
Destroyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Reilly trying to move into half guard but instead Destroyer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Destroyer has gone for a leg lock! O Reilly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Destroyer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (4) vs (2) Destroyer
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Destroyer keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Destroyer controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by O Reilly.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Destroyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Destroyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Destroyer wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Destroyer is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Destroyer looking to control.
#T5#
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Destroyer trying to control the position.
Destroyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Destroyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Reilly defends it easily.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Destroyer working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Destroyer has O Reilly pulled in close to control his posture.
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Destroyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Reilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Reilly continues to stall.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Destroyer is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Reilly controls the pace.#T8#
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Destroyer is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is keeping the position.
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Destroyer working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
O Reilly 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly passes into half guard.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Destroyer wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
O Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Reilly continues to hold on tight.
O Reilly moves into full mount! Destroyer won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (7) vs (2) Destroyer#T11#
O Reilly content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from O Reilly.
O Reilly'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.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position but O Reilly isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
Destroyer wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
O Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
O Reilly fails to advance to Destroyer's back.
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
Destroyer is looking to get to half guard.
Destroyer is still trying to improve position.
O Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
O Reilly fails to take his opponent's back.
Destroyer is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
O Reilly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Patty O Reilly made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. |
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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 11 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gracie.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie 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.
Gracie 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 (5) Gracie#T1#
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T2#
Gracie prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Anderson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Gracie 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.#T5#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Anderson wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. #T8#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Anderson wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gracie.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Gracie prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Gracie prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Gracie not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 0.
Big Dog Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doe misses with a takedown attempt - Ozymandias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.#TD#
Doe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ozymandias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doe (4) vs (0) Ozymandias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias tries to bench press Doe off him but Doe keeps the position.
Doe trying to control the position but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Ozymandias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Ozymandias gets back to half guard.#T1#
Doe prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias is controlling Doe's trapped leg to prevent Doe from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position. #T2#
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias gets full guard.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias pulls Doe in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doe controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself. #T3#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe is controlling Ozymandias's posture.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Doe looking to control.
Doe 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.
Doe looking to control.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Doe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozymandias 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. #T5#
Doe keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Doe trying to control the position.
#T6#
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Doe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ozymandias is now in half guard.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doe is staying active underneath Ozymandias, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias passes into half guard.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Doe is positioning himself well to prevent Ozymandias advancing to mount.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Doe is staying active underneath Ozymandias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ozymandias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (4) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Doe is working away. #T9#
Ozymandias controls the position.
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face as Ozymandias controls the position. #T10#
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe trying to remain calm as Ozymandias controls from the top position.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias 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.#T11#
Doe is looking to reverse the position.
Doe struggling a bit here.
Doe being controlled for a moment. #T12#
Doe can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Doe is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Doe is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Doe is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Doe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (6) vs (5) Ozymandias
Doe controlling the action here.
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Ozymandias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 25 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tidd! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Tidd
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tidd struggling a bit here.
Tidd gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to pass Tidd's guard but actually Tidd recovers to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Chai 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.
Tidd pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai 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. #T1#
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Tidd
I've been told that Tidd has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Tidd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
#T2#
Tidd is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tidd is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tidd controls the position.
Tidd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chai is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rollins Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai trying to control the position but Tidd manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Tidd controlling from mount. #T3#
Chai tries to hold on but Tidd pushes him away.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidd content just to control the position here.
Tidd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tidd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tidd prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Tidd controlling from mount.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Tidd from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Chai prevents Tidd from taking his back.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Tidd's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai regains half guard.#T7#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd controlling the pace.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Tidd 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.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it. #T8#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Tidd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Tidd#T9#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #T10#
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Chai moves into full guard.
Tidd won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tidd uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T11#
Tidd happy to just control the position for now.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tidd! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (10) Tidd
Chai is looking to work his way around to Tidd's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tidd is trying desperately to improve position.
Tidd regains half guard.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Tidd defends it. #T13#
Chai wants to take a breather but Tidd is having none of it.
Chai prevents Tidd from improving his position.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (10) Tidd
Chai wants to take Tidd's back but he can't do it this time.
Tidd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (10) Tidd#T14#
Tidd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai fails to advance to Tidd's back.
Tidd wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Tidd has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (18) vs (10) Tidd
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai 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 Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai 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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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 13 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker rushes Bremner and presses him up against the cage.
Macker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bremner prevents it.
Bremner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macker prevents it.
#TD2#
Macker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Macker
Bremner is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Bremner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (5) Macker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Bremner regains half guard.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bremner gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Macker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macker won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Macker content to stall in guard here.
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Bremner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macker uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (8) Macker#T3#
Macker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (0) vs (10) Macker
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
Bremner can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bremner tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Macker prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
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.
Bremner has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (0) vs (13) Macker
Bremner tries to escape but Macker has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Macker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Macker is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
#T5##SUB2#
Macker tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Macker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bremner is defending well though. Macker let's go of the attempt for now.
Bremner tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.#T6#
Macker doesn't have the hooks in and Bremner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (13) Macker
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Macker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Bremner trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (15) Macker#SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.#T7#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bremner working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8##SUB#
Bremner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Macker has picked Bremner up and slammed him! Bremner can't keep hold of the triangle and Macker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (18) Macker
Bremner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Macker wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Macker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Macker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bremner can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Macker stalling.
Bremner wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner trying to get back to full guard but Macker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (21) Macker
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker fails to advance to Bremner's back.
Bremner regains half guard.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker moves into full mount! Bremner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (24) Macker#T11#
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.
Macker trying to control but Bremner is having none of it. #SUB2#
Macker working for a submission but Bremner is keeping him at bay.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Bremner 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.
Bremner trying to control here.
Macker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner is breathing heavily.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Macker wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bremner is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Macker is pressing down on Bremner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bremner is holding on for now.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Bremner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Macker has latched onto it... Big trouble! Macker pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bremner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Macker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Macker!
A very excited looking Dan Macker 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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