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CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Magomedov has Destroyer up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Destroyer regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (5) Magomedov
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Magomedov has knee on belly momentarily but Destroyer bucks him off and regains half guard.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (8) Magomedov#T1#
Magomedov wants to take Destroyer's back but he can't do it this time.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Destroyer is now in Magomedov's guard. A big mistake from Magomedov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (8) Magomedov
Destroyer 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.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Destroyer is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB2#
Destroyer sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Magomedov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Destroyer paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Magomedov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Panda One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Doe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doe with the counter takedown but One avoids it easily.
Doe dives in for a single leg takedown but One sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Doe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. One tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doe is in One's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: One (0) vs (2) Doe
One seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
One wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
One keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
One has control of Doe's left arm, preventing Doe from doing any damage.
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#
One keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe is stalling in the full guard.
One keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
One keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass. #T3#
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Doe trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe postures up.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Doe wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Doe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T5#
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
One has Doe pulled in close to control his posture.
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard.
One is trying to control the position but Doe postures up. #T6#
One managing to control the position.
Doe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
One is refusing to be controlled, as Doe sits in half guard.
Doe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Doe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
One desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Doe slows the pace down in half guard.
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doe is working away from the top position though.#T8#
One keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
One gets full guard.
Doe wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.#T9#
Doe is stalling in the full guard.
One pulls Doe in close to his closed guard and prevents Doe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doe looking to pass the guard. #T10#
One trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
One pulls Doe in to control the position.
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
One keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
One keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
One has his hands on Doe's head, controlling the position.
Doe controlling from the top position.
One controlling Doe's posture.
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.#T14#
Doe wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, John Doe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 9 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai postures up.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker 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.
Macker wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the 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.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (2) Chai#T1#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
#SUB2#
Macker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai controlling the position.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Chai looking for subs off his back but Macker has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai gets full guard.#T6#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Macker stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (2) Chai
Macker controls the position from side control.#T7#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Macker controls the position.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control but Macker postures up.
#T9#
Macker is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macker prevents Chai from improving his position.
Macker slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker prevents Chai from improving his position.#T10#
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (5) vs (4) Chai
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T12#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Macker managing to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position.
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Chai trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Macker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (7) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the top position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (10) vs (4) Chai#T14#
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Macker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (12) vs (4) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Dan Macker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and clinches.
Matariki tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Matariki can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Matariki is trying to trip Hall. He has hold of a leg but Hall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matariki persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Matariki
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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Matariki from controlling successfully.
Matariki preventing the sweep.
Hall wants to hit a sweep here but Matariki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Matariki
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.
Matariki wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #T1#
Hall has his hands clasped together around Matariki's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hall moves into full guard.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Matariki is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T2#
Hall has control of Matariki's left arm, preventing Matariki from doing any damage.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall is controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (5) Matariki
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Hall stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Matariki pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Matariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Hall wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Hall is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Matariki is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall stands and throws Matariki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (5) Matariki
Matariki is being controlled here. #T9#
Matariki is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control the position but Matariki is working away. #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hall trying to control the position but Matariki is working away.
Hall looking to control but instead Matariki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Matariki defending well.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Hall is stalling here. Matariki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matariki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (9) Matariki#T11#
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Matariki gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (5) vs (11) Matariki
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Matariki wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall is just holding on here. Matariki manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (5) vs (14) Matariki
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.#T13#
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
Hall can't escape the position.
Matariki tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall can't escape the position.
#T14#
Hall wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 14 to 5.
Mapuche Matariki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Toehold
Steel Penn is being controlled here.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (6) Toehold
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
#T1#
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Toehold prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (9) Toehold#T2#
Steel Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Toehold has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (11) Toehold
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T4#
Toehold works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (14) Toehold
Steel Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (16) Toehold
Toehold forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (19) Toehold
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel Penn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
#T6#
Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (19) Toehold
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T7#
Toehold controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (23) Toehold
Steel Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Steel Penn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (26) Toehold
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Steel Penn wants to escape the position.
#T9#
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Steel Penn tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Steel Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for subs from the bottom but Toehold mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (29) Toehold
Steel Penn 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.#T11##SUB#
Toehold moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (32) Toehold
Steel Penn trying to remain calm as Toehold controls from the top position.
Steel Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toehold is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (2) vs (34) Toehold
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (37) Toehold
Steel Penn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Steel Penn tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel Penn's body.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Steel Penn from escaping the position.
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
#T13#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (37) Toehold
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toehold is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (41) Toehold#T14#
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Steel Penn tries to break free.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 41 to 4.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siam as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCain.
McCain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siam as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Siam closes the distance and clinches.
Siam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Siam stops a takedown attempt from McCain.
#TD2#
Siam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCain is trying to keep an underhook but Siam manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Siam
McCain is positioning himself well to prevent Siam advancing to mount.
Well, if Siam 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#T1#
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Siam is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain 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.
McCain has a hand on Siam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Siam
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Siam controlling his opponent.
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T3#
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T4#
Siam content just to control the position here.
McCain tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siam controlling his opponent.
McCain can't escape the position.
#T5#
Siam wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
Siam controlling the pace for now.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Siam content just to control the position here.
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam wants to take his opponent's back but McCain doesn't allow it.
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCain is looking to escape.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely. #T8#
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
McCain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
McCain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Siam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.#T13#
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
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.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
McCain wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 5 to 0.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Siam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 37 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Fiso has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.#TD#
Lee has hold of one of Fiso's legs. Fiso is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.#T1#
Lee trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Lee 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.
Fiso looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee controlling the action here.#T2#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Fiso trying to control the position.
#T3#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Fiso is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Fiso looking to control.
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.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee 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.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Lee trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Lee not doing much here.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee passes into side control, despite Fiso's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T11#
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
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.#T12#
Lee prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Fiso has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T13#
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso prevents Lee from taking his back.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 38 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Priest darts in and clinches Lavicci up against the ropes.
Priest can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Priest has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lavicci clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Priest
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Priest has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Priest manages to sink in the hooks.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Lavicci tries to break free.
Lavicci staying busy and making it hard for Priest to control.
Priest not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lavicci is tapping out... Can he escape 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.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Lavicci pushed the leg off. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.#T5#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Priest breaks the grip.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands. #T6#
Priest controls the position.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lavicci breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.#T8##SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lavicci is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Lavicci trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavicci defends well.#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci stays in close to Priest's body and controls the position.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Lavicci uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lavicci easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Priest#T12#
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Priest wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Priest is staying busy.
Priest tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Anthony Lavicci retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 27 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Miyagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miyagi looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.#CL2#
Miyagi clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi has one of Cruz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Miyagi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (6) vs (0) Miyagi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz controlling his opponent. #T1#
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Cruz looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi is controlling an arm, preventing Cruz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz can't control as he wanted to and Miyagi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Miyagi moves into 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.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.#T4#
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.
Cruz 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.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking to control.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz 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.#T6#
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Miyagi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T10#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz 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.#T11#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Cruz pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz 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.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Michael Cruz retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Michael Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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