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CWC 391 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Rambo
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Rambo has his hands on Jan's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Jan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Rambo looking to control.
#T1#
Jan stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg.
Rambo is controlling Jan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jan is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
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.#T2#
Rambo manages to get to full guard.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo looking to control but Jan passes into half guard.
Jan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Jan not doing much here.
#T3#
Jan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rambo for as long as he can get away with.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Jan is controlling well.
Jan trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away. #T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rambo 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.#SUB#
Jan seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rambo trying to control here.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Jan is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Jan is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Rambo is not content to let Jan control the position.
Rambo is trying to control but Jan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (8) vs (0) Rambo#T7#
Rambo can't escape the position.
Jan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rambo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jan looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rambo tries to hold on but Jan postures up.
Jan prevents Rambo from getting the reversal.#T8#
Jan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rambo regains half guard.#SUB#
Jan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Rambo looking to control.
Jan is stalling in the full guard.
Jan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Jan sits in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Jan seems to be looking for submissions.
Jan is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Rambo is staying active underneath Jan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Jan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rambo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bartlomiej Jan!
After winning the bout, Bartlomiej Jan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Destroyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Destroyer
Tidd 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Destroyer keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd controlling from the top position.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tidd passes Destroyer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but Destroyer defending well.
Tidd controlling the action here.
Tidd passes into side control, despite Destroyer's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (5) vs (0) Destroyer
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Destroyer is not content to let Tidd control the position. #T2#
Destroyer prevents Tidd from moving into mount.
Tidd just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Destroyer manages to get back to half guard.
Destroyer wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is defending well.
Tidd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tidd in particular looking to stall.
Tidd prevents Destroyer from improving his position.
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Destroyer trying to control here.
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Destroyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer 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: Tidd (5) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Destroyer is just content to waste time from the top position. Tidd takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tidd trying to control the position.
#T6#
Tidd is controlling Destroyer's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Destroyer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Destroyer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (7) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass. #T7#
Tidd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Destroyer controls Tidd momentarily but Tidd frees himself. #SUB2#
Destroyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidd trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer trying to control the position.
Tidd passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (10) vs (2) Destroyer#T8#
Tidd wants to control but Destroyer is keeping him busy.
Destroyer is looking to reverse the position.
Tidd tries to advance to mount but Destroyer denies him.
Destroyer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tidd (12) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Tidd's attempts to control the action.
Tidd wants to take Destroyer's back here but Destroyer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Destroyer is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Tidd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Destroyer wants to hold on but Tidd pushes him away.
Tidd wants to take his opponent's back but Destroyer doesn't allow it.
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Tidd's attempts to control the action.
Tidd wants to take Destroyer's back here but Destroyer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tidd trying to control but Destroyer is having none of it. #T10#
Destroyer stops Tidd from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Destroyer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tidd has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tidd (15) vs (2) Destroyer
Tidd is looking to control Destroyer but Destroyer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Tidd biding his time, controlling Destroyer.
Destroyer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tidd.
#T11#
Destroyer can't escape the position.
Tidd struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Destroyer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tidd is looking to control Destroyer but Destroyer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Destroyer 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.#T12#
Tidd 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.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Tidd just sinks the hooks in.
Tidd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Destroyer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Tidd just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Tidd trying to control.
Destroyer is trying to break free.
Destroyer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tidd wants to control but Destroyer is keeping busy.
Destroyer tries to roll but Tidd sticks to his back.
Destroyer keeps trying to improve his position.
Tidd biding his time, controlling Destroyer. #T14#
Tidd trying to control.
Tidd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Destroyer doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer trying to control the hands but Tidd won't let him.
Destroyer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Joe Tidd took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 35 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Magomedov rushes Esteves and presses him up against the ropes.
Esteves wants a takedown.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Esteves uses from the top position.
Esteves is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Esteves works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (3) Esteves
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov prevents Esteves from improving position.
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.
Magomedov is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Esteves works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Esteves
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Esteves has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Esteves is trying to stick to Magomedov's back but Magomedov is turning into Esteves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Esteves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Magomedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Esteves
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteves is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (10) Esteves
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2#
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esteves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esteves advances to half guard.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves wants to advance to full mount but Magomedov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Esteves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (10) Esteves#T3#
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Esteves's guard.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (12) Esteves
Magomedov 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: Magomedov (6) vs (12) Esteves
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (9) vs (12) Esteves
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (12) vs (12) Esteves#T4#
Esteves is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Esteves, looking for the choke.
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Esteves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Esteves's guard. #T5#
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (12) vs (14) Esteves
Esteves is looking to advance position but Magomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (16) vs (14) Esteves
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esteves tries to control the position but Magomedov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (19) vs (14) Esteves#T6##SUB#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Esteves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Esteves is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Esteves is defending it well.
Magomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (19) vs (16) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#T7#
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves trying to advance position but Magomedov counters by regaining guard.
Esteves pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Magomedov is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Esteves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (19) Esteves
Magomedov stops Esteves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
Magomedov 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: Magomedov (21) vs (19) Esteves#T9#
Esteves works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Esteves has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Magomedov has passed into half guard.
Esteves trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away. #SUB#
Esteves is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#T10#
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (21) vs (21) Esteves
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T11#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Esteves defends easily.
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magomedov trying to control but Esteves postures up.
Magomedov won't allow Esteves to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Esteves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13##SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esteves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esteves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (21) vs (24) Esteves
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Esteves advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (21) vs (26) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves looking to isolate an arm here. Magomedov doesn't see it coming and as Esteves extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Esteves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vartan Esteves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vartan Esteves waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 41 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Mondragon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mondragon shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Mondragon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mondragon has his hands clasped together but Barnes extends and breaks Mondragon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 38 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Thunder tries to sprawl but Silverio drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Thunder#SUB#
Silverio is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Thunder
Silverio controlling the pace for now.
Silverio forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (8) vs (0) Thunder#T1#
Thunder can't escape the position.
Thunder is still trying to improve position.
Silverio avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands.
Silverio 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.
Thunder is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Silverio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thunder is in real trouble here. Silverio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thunder is tapping out! Silverio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasselach slaps away a takedown attempt from Ozymandias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wasselach is looking to counter the offense by Ozymandias and move into the clinch.#TD#
Wasselach shoots in and gets a takedown into Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias working a defensive guard but Wasselach manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Wasselach trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Wasselach working away.
Wasselach trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias keeps Wasselach under 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.#T1#
Wasselach controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias being controlled for a moment.
Ozymandias is trying to work for a sweep but Wasselach has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasselach (7) vs (0) Ozymandias
Wasselach wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ozymandias manages to regain half guard.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasselach is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Wasselach tries to pass to full mount but Ozymandias defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Wasselach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wasselach trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Wasselach is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Wasselach wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Wasselach with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias keeping control of the position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy.
#T4#
Ozymandias is staying active underneath Wasselach, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wasselach is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ozymandias tries to get to full guard but Wasselach has control of the leg.
Ozymandias is still trying to improve position.
Wasselach takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well. #T5#
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wasselach is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Wasselach seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ozymandias keeping control of the position. #T6#
Wasselach prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias is looking to control Wasselach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Wasselach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasselach tries to pass to full mount but Ozymandias defends it.
Wasselach perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Ozymandias is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasselach is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wasselach takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wasselach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ozymandias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasselach trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach'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.#T8#
Wasselach wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Wasselach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias is trying is best to control the position here.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wasselach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wasselach jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (10) vs (0) Ozymandias#T9#
Ozymandias tries to improve position but can't.
Wasselach has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasselach (12) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasselach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias regains half guard.#T10#
Wasselach wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Wasselach is taking a breather. Ozymandias 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.
Wasselach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ozymandias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasselach wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Wasselach prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard but Wasselach has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (15) vs (0) Ozymandias#T11#
Ozymandias is not content to let Wasselach control the position.
Ozymandias tries to bench press Wasselach off him but Wasselach keeps the position.
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wasselach presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasselach (17) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Wasselach pushes him away.
Wasselach controlling his opponent. #T12#
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Wasselach isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Wasselach's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Wasselach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Wasselach is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Wasselach is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Wasselach can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Wasselach controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Wasselach trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Gotan Wasselach thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Laperierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laperierre is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laperierre defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laperierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Johnson
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but Laperierre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laperierre. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (5) Johnson
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laperierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laperierre has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Laperierre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Laperierre 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 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Drake Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 28 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Huhrera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huhrera . #TD#
Vrjalya lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera trying to control from the bottom.
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Huhrera working for a triangle but Vrjalya defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully. #T1#
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Vrjalya controlling him for the moment.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Vrjalya controlling him for the moment.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cobra Kai Workout Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Huhrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vrjalya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vrjalya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully. #T3#
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya content to stall in guard here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Vrjalya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
Vrjalya trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya forces his way into half guard.
Huhrera is pressing down on Vrjalya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Huhrera trying to control the position here.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
Huhrera is pulling down on Vrjalya's head. It's preventing any offense from Vrjalya, at least for the moment.#T6#
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vrjalya trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to control but Vrjalya postures up.#T7##SUB#
Vrjalya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working. #SUB#
Vrjalya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrjalya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrjalya staying calm.#SUB#
Vrjalya swings around for an armbar but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (2) Huhrera #T8#
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vrjalya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vrjalya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huhrera forces his way into half guard.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #T9#
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Huhrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vrjalya is just riding it out for now. Huhrera eventually gives up the hold.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Vrjalya is having none of it. #SUB2#
Huhrera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
Vrjalya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vrjalya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huhrera 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huhrera 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vrjalya (9) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera trying to control the position but Vrjalya manages to sink in the hooks. #T11##SUB#
Vrjalya working for the choke.
Vrjalya is trying to stick to Huhrera 's back but Huhrera is turning into Vrjalya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Huhrera . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (9) vs (4) Huhrera
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (11) vs (4) Huhrera
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrjalya passes Huhrera 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it. #T13#
Vrjalya is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vrjalya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huhrera wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Vrjalya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half 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.
Huhrera moves into full guard.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
An out of breath Ken Vrjalya 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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