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CWC 388 PBP Commentary |
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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 19 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 42 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mulligan doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Mulligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.#TD2#
Mulligan gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Mulligan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mulligan manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mulligan's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Mulligan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mulligan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mulligan. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mulligan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mulligan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mulligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Mulligan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (0) vs (7) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Mulligan is having none of it.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Mulligan prevents Gracie from taking his back.#T3#
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulligan is working to get back to half guard.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Mulligan holds on for dear life, controlling Gracie's posture momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mulligan'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.
Gracie tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away. #T4#
Mulligan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie fails to advance to Mulligan's back.
Mulligan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulligan is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Mulligan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mulligan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T5##SUB2#
Mulligan reaches up to try and pull Gracie in and control his posture, but Gracie latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Mulligan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 30 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pushkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
Pushkin is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Pushkin trying to control the pace.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pushkin tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage.
Lima trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Pushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Pushkin is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pushkin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lima has tightened it up now! Pushkin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelinho Lima! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 45 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Magomedov is trying to trip Savkov. He has hold of a leg but Savkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Savkov trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T1#
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savkov trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T3#
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Magomedov 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.
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Savkov 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.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savkov tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position. #T5#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T6#
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov being controlled for a moment.
Magomedov working away.#T7#
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.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Savkov trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Savkov 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.#T9##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Magomedov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov stalling. #T11##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Magomedov#T12#
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (11) Magomedov
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Jafar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Jafar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (4) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita stops Jafar from passing to mount.
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jafar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jafar stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (7) vs (0) Mesquita
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Jafar taking a breather here.
Mesquita prevents Jafar from moving into mount.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita is trying to control Jafar's posture but Jafar avoids it.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jafar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
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A lull in the action here.
Jafar trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away. #SUB#
Jafar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mesquita has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jafar but great work by Mesquita. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (7) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Jafar blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jafar tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar stops Mesquita from passing to mount. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Jafar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jafar is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Mesquita 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.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T8#
Mesquita is controlling Jafar's posture.#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jafar trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (6) Mesquita
Jafar managing to control the position. #T9#
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (9) vs (9) Mesquita
Jafar is not content to let Mesquita control the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita tries to advance position but instead Jafar slips a leg back in to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Jafar recovers full guard.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T11#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar trying to control the position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (13) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Jafar controls the position from side control.
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (15) vs (9) Mesquita#T13#
Jafar tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing Jafar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar is stalling here but it's allowed Mesquita to get half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Mesquita trying to control here.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (15) vs (11) Mesquita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Marden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smith still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smith has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (2) Marden
Smith taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T3#
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden. #SUB2#
Marden looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Smith is controlling Marden 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (9) vs (6) Marden#T5#
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (12) vs (6) Marden
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden is not content to let Smith control the position.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Marden can't do much from the bottom here.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T9#
Marden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (12) vs (8) Marden
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Marden preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Marden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (14) vs (8) Marden
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Marden working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Marden has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 39 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Halo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vernon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vernon wants the takedown. Halo is fighting it off but Vernon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Halo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Vernon
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Vernon won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo looking to control.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vernon passes into half guard.
Vernon prevents Halo from improving his position.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vernon is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Halo is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?#T5#
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it. #SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon fails to advance to Halo's back. #T6#
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo can't escape the position.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halo is holding on tight.
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T7#
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Halo prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#SUB2#
Vernon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halo is surviving well by controlling Vernon's body position as best he can.
Vernon controlling from the full mount.
Halo stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T8#
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Vernon tries to push Halo's head away but Halo is holding on tight.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape. #T9#
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Vernon has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo 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: Halo (0) vs (8) Vernon
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Vernon gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for the choke from the back.
Halo trying to control the position but Vernon manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Vernon is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Vernon is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Vernon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vernon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (8) Vernon
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vernon tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Halo postures up.
#T11#
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon looking to control but Halo passes into half guard.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Vernon won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Vernon trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now. #T12##SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon moves into full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halo is aware though and is defending well.
Vernon pulls Halo in to control the position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard. #T14#
Halo stalling.
Halo is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 8 to 2.
Isaac Vernon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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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 7 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 44 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Breaker tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Breaker is defending well.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Breaker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (2) Breaker
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Breaker defends it. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Johnson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Johnson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Breaker is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A victorious Drake Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 41 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 34 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Esteves tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mondragon is trying to trip Esteves. He has hold of a leg but Esteves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mondragon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position.
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon 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. #T1#
Esteves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mondragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Esteves's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Esteves#SUB#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Esteves is defending well.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon gets to mount! Esteves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esteves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Esteves trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (0) Esteves
Mondragon trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves gets back to half guard.#T4#
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves has his hands clasped together around Mondragon's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Esteves gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
#T5#
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Esteves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Esteves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves fails to move to back control.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
Esteves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Esteves goes for an armbar but Mondragon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (12) vs (5) Esteves#T6#
Esteves keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Esteves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (15) vs (5) Esteves
Mondragon tries to move to mount but Esteves blocks the move with his legs.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mondragon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Esteves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Mondragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Esteves is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Esteves gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (17) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Esteves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (20) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Esteves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Mondragon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mondragon wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Esteves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Esteves breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (20) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Esteves is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mondragon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mondragon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (24) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon working away.#T10#
Mondragon is staying tight to Esteves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Esteves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mondragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (27) vs (7) Esteves
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves can't escape the position.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Mondragon wants to finish this one by submission but Esteves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mondragon.
Esteves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Esteves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Esteves is looking to get back to full guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (30) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tries to control but Mondragon manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (33) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Esteves tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Esteves is trying to break free.
Mondragon avoiding Esteves 's attempts to control his hands.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Esteves prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
#T14##SUB#
Mondragon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Esteves is defending well though. Mondragon let's go of the attempt for now.
Mondragon is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Mondragon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Esteves tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 33 to 7.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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