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CWC 389 PBP Commentary |
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Le Boulder clinches.
Hall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Boulder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Boulder is defending well.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Bob Le Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hall.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Le Boulder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Le Boulder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
#T1#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Le Boulder from advancing position.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to control.
Le Boulder trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Hall#T2#
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Boulder has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Le Boulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Le Boulder has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Hall tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall is controlling Le Boulder's posture.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder 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. #T5#
Le Boulder'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.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Boulder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Hall controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to control.
Hall 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.
Hall controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder advances to half guard.
Le Boulder is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Hall is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Le Boulder has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (7) vs (2) Hall
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
#T9#
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Le Boulder slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Hall won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount. #T10#
Le Boulder is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Le Boulder postures up. #T11#
Le Boulder stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall is pulling down on Le Boulder's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Boulder, at least for the moment.
Hall 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.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder postures up.
Hall wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment.
Le Boulder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Le Boulder has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.#T14#
Hall is trying to control but Le Boulder passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (10) vs (2) Hall
Le Boulder 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 Hall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall trying to remain calm as Le Boulder controls from the top position.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Le Boulder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 38 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dukat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Steel
Dukat trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Dukat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Dukat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel keeping hold of Dukat's head, controlling as best he can.
Dukat is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dukat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Dukat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Dukat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Dukat prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Steel trying to control here.
Steel wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Steel is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukat slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Steel is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukat is controlling the pace.
Steel trying to control here.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it. #T5#
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Steel trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
Dukat is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Steel wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dukat controlling the pace.
Steel wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
Dukat trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Dukat moves into full mount! Steel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Steel
Steel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Steel#T7#
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Dukat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (2) Steel
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Dukat is proving a slippery customer.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (4) Steel
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel 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. #T8#
Dukat 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.#SUB#
Dukat working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Dukat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (9) vs (4) Steel
Dukat preventing the sweep.
Steel trying to control the position.
#T9#
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T10#
Steel looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Dukat won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Dukat stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukat controls the pace.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (9) vs (6) Steel
Steel trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Dukat controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukat's guard.
Dukat is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Dukat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Dukat is looking to improve his position.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Dukat moves into full guard.
Dukat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dukat looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Dukat managing to control the position.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dukat has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 38 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hirsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camara's waist but Camara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hirsch off to one side.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hirsch forces Camara back against the ropes and clinches.
Camara is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hirsch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirsch can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Camara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Camara
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (4) Camara
Hirsch has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hirsch trying to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeps control of the position easily here as Camara tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camara for as long as he can get away with.
Camara turns into Hirsch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (6) Camara
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (6) Camara
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hirsch trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirsch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (6) Camara#T3#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Camara to control.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hirsch prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Hirsch's attempts to control the action.
Camara is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (12) vs (6) Camara
Will Hirsch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Camara rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hirsch trying to control.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Hirsch trying to control.
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Camara.
Hirsch is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Camara 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.
Hirsch continues to stall.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Hirsch'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.
Hirsch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hirsch looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (15) vs (6) Camara#T11#
Camara is trying to break free.
Camara just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camara doesn't escape.
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
Hirsch controls the action.
Camara tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
#T12#
Camara trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Hirsch has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara 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#
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Camara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Will Hirsch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Further stalling from Hirsch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Siam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam is stalling in the full guard.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
McCain is trying to keep Siam in close.
McCain pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Siam wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Siam passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Siam controlling the action here.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (4) McCain
McCain wants to control the position but Siam frees himself and scrambles - McCain manages to regain control in side control.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control the position but Siam is working away. #T4#
Siam trying to control but McCain flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (2) vs (7) McCain
Siam prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
Siam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
We've been hearing good reports from Siam'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.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (7) McCain
Siam trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (9) McCain#T7#
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (12) McCain
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
Siam prevents McCain from moving into mount.
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position. #T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCain looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is trying to control but McCain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (15) McCain#T9#
Siam seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
McCain wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
McCain taking a breather here.
Siam stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Siam stops McCain from passing to mount.
McCain advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (4) vs (17) McCain
Siam wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but Siam doesn't allow it.
McCain tries to control but Siam wriggling away. #T12#
Siam has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (20) McCain
Siam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Siam is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
McCain with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCain wants to control but Siam has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T14#
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Siam won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
Siam wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (23) McCain
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 23 to 4.
John McCain is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking John McCain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 36 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee 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#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiso quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Fiso defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to control but Lee postures up.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T2#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Fiso wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#T5#
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee passes into side control, despite Fiso's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Lee tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position. #T6#
Fiso tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Lee trying to control the position but Fiso is working away.
Lee controls the position from side control.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T8#
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso 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.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (10) vs (4) Fiso#T9#
Fiso wants to control but Lee manages to buck him off and is now in Fiso's guard! Nice work there by Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Fiso
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso 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.
Lee wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso struggling a bit here.#T11#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (17) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Fiso wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso holds on to Lee around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (20) vs (4) Fiso
Lee has the hooks in. Fiso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiso is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Fiso turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Fiso 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 Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (20) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso can't control as he wanted to and Lee manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
A very excited looking John Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 8 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 38 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Matariki fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Priest gets a double leg takedown into Matariki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest postures up.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki is trying to keep Priest in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Matariki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest just content to control the position.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Matariki tries to bench press Priest off him but Priest keeps the position.
Priest tries to advance to mount but Matariki denies him.
Matariki is trying to improve his position.
Priest passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matariki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest trying to control but Matariki is having none of it. #T5#
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest prevents Matariki from getting the reversal.
Priest content just to control the position here.
Matariki is controlling an arm, preventing Priest from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Matariki tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matariki is looking to escape.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (0) vs (10) Priest#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Matariki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Matariki right now.
Matariki is keeping busy.
#T9#
Priest controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
Priest not allowing Matariki to control his hands. #SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Matariki manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (10) Priest
Priest 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.#T10#
Matariki wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but Matariki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matariki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matariki pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Priest is staying active underneath Matariki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Matariki from controlling successfully.
Priest pulls Matariki in close to his closed guard and prevents Matariki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest 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: Matariki (2) vs (12) Priest#T13#
Priest wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matariki avoid being mounted?
Matariki tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it. #T14#
Matariki tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is taking a breather. Matariki 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 39 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Miyagi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyagi prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (7) Miyagi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.#T1#
Miyagi fails to advance to Petersen's back.
Petersen wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Miyagi is looking to work his way around to Petersen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Miyagi wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Miyagi prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T4#
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyagi from advancing position.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Petersen controlling Miyagi's posture.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi 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.
Petersen is controlling Miyagi's posture.#T6#
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (10) Miyagi
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Petersen tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Petersen regains half guard.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen keeping control of the position. #T8#
Miyagi is taking a breather. Petersen 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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miyagi trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyagi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (13) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyagi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (4) vs (13) Miyagi#T9#
Petersen is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Petersen'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.
Miyagi rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
Miyagi staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Petersen controlling well, preventing Miyagi from escaping the 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.
#T10#
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Petersen wants to control the position but Miyagi frees himself and scrambles - Petersen manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Further stalling from Petersen.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T11#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen taking a breather here.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Miyagi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (13) Miyagi
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (9) vs (13) Miyagi
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Miyagi regains half guard.#SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Miyagi wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Miyagi controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 13 to 9.
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Main event
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci darts in looking for a takedown but Zulu gets double underhooks and turns Lavicci into the ropes. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Lavicci
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zulu is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zulu tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zulu is looking to regain half guard here but Lavicci keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Zulu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lavicci taking a breather here.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Zulu is working away. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Zulu reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Zulu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Zulu forces his way into half guard.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T4#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (4) Lavicci
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.#T5#
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Zulu fails to move to back control.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Zulu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Lavicci prevents Zulu from taking his back.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zulu'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.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (8) vs (4) Lavicci
Zulu not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (8) vs (6) Lavicci
Zulu pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (10) vs (6) Lavicci
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Zulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci pulls Zulu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zulu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T10#
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB2#
Zulu lying in Lavicci's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lavicci decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Zulu taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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