|
AW Invitational - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rip Dolomite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Darko! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Darko closes the distance and clinches. Dolomite fails to pull guard.
Darko jumps guard but Dolomite stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dolomite wants a takedown.
Dolomite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Dolomite. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Darko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dolomite napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dolomite (0) vs (4) Darko The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Darko wants to control but Dolomite is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Darko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Darko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Dolomite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Darko trying to control the action but Dolomite is working from the bottom. #T1# Darko just content to control the position. Darko trying to control the action but Dolomite is working from the bottom. A lull in the action here. Dolomite prevents Darko from moving into mount. #T2# Darko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dolomite will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Darko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Darko trying to control the action but Dolomite is working from the bottom. Dolomite is being controlled here. #T3##SUB2# Darko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Darko is looking to take a break and control but Dolomite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dolomite is letting Darko control him for a moment. Darko wants to control but Dolomite is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Darko swings around for an armbar but Dolomite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Darko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolomite (2) vs (4) Darko#T4# Dolomite trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Darko working for submissions but it's allowed Dolomite to get to half guard.
Darko is not content to let Dolomite control the position.#SUB# Dolomite 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.
#T5# Darko is looking to improve his position.
Darko desperately trying to maintain half guard. Dolomite trying to control from half guard but Darko is working away. #T6##SUB# Darko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dolomite.
Dolomite works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolomite (5) vs (4) Darko The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB# Dolomite looking for a guillotine from mount but Darko is having none of it. Darko is desperately trying to improve his position but Dolomite has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Dolomite goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Darko turns into him and now he's in Dolomite's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolomite (5) vs (6) Darko Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolomite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8# Darko stands and throws Dolomite's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolomite (5) vs (9) Darko Dolomite is not content to let Darko control the position. #SUB2# Darko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dolomite, who protects the arm well. Dolomite is trying to control Darko's posture but Darko avoids it. Dolomite regains half guard there - taking advantage of Darko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T9# Darko stalling away here and it's allowed Dolomite to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Darko 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. Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Dolomite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Darko pushes down on Dolomite's leg and manages to get into half guard. Darko is looking to advance position but Dolomite won't allow it. #T10# Darko is looking to stall here but Dolomite recovers full guard. Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Darko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolomite (5) vs (12) Darko#SUB2# Darko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dolomite has escaped the position, nice work there. Dolomite is letting Darko control him for a moment. #T11##SUB2# Darko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Darko wants to control but Dolomite is keeping him busy. Dolomite can't do much from the bottom here. You can see the frustration on Dolomite's face as Darko controls the position. Darko trying to control the position but Dolomite is working away. Darko controlling the position from side mount. #T12# Dolomite wants to control but Darko postures up. Darko controls the position from side control. Darko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dolomite! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dolomite (5) vs (14) Darko Darko fails to take his opponent's back. Darko looking to control but Dolomite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13# Darko controlling from the full mount. Dolomite is looking to get to half guard. Darko tries to control but Dolomite wriggling away. Darko controlling the position easily from mount. Darko fails to take his opponent's back. Darko moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dolomite (5) vs (17) Darko#T14# Darko is riding his opponent, not letting Dolomite buck him off. #SUB2# Darko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2# Darko looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Dolomite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Darko gets his way!
#SUB2# Darko looking to break Dolomite's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dolomite remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Darko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Darko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dolomite doesn't escape. #SUB2# Darko 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, Dolomite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight! Darko wins on points by 17 to 5. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Randy Snooze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joao Miyao! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Nice sprawl there from Miyao as Snooze shoots in. Miyao tries to counter with a clinch but Snooze shakes him off and moves away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snooze is defended easily by Miyao. Miyao wants to counter with a clinch but Snooze pushes him away.#CL2# Miyao forces Snooze back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Miyao is trying to trip Snooze. He has hold of a leg but Snooze is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyao persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snooze (0) vs (2) Miyao Miyao postures up.
#SUB# Snooze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miyao is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Snooze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyao stands and throws Snooze's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (5) Miyao Miyao passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snooze! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snooze (0) vs (7) Miyao Snooze tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Snooze is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Miyao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Snooze regains half guard.#SUB2# Miyao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miyao passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (10) Miyao#T2# You can see the frustration on Snooze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. A control attempt from Snooze but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snooze (0) vs (12) Miyao Snooze tries to get back to half guard but can't. Snooze is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Miyao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snooze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Snooze looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snooze (0) vs (15) Miyao Snooze trying to control the position but Miyao manages to sink in the hooks. Snooze is trying to break free.
Miyao gets his hands free as Snooze looks to control. #SUB2# Miyao is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Snooze has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Miyao has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Snooze taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Miyao doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao! A very excited looking Joao Miyao 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. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rick Donkulus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donkulus. Donkulus sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Donkulus avoids it this time. Donkulus tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it. #CL2# Panda drives through and clinches with Donkulus against the cage.
#TD2# Panda pulls Donkulus into guard.
Donkulus wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Panda has his hands on Donkulus's head, controlling the position. Panda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donkulus wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. Donkulus is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Panda keeping moving, preventing Donkulus from controlling successfully. Panda controlling Donkulus's posture. Donkulus wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. Donkulus looking to pass the guard. Donkulus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Donkulus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Panda tries to get to full guard but Donkulus has control of the leg. Panda wants to control but Donkulus is keeping busy.
Donkulus stalling away here and it's allowed Panda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Donkulus wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. Donkulus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Donkulus trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Panda has Donkulus pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB# Donkulus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Panda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donkulus has Panda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkulus (0) vs (2) Panda#SUB# Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Donkulus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Donkulus is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Panda content to control rather than advance. #T5# It looks like Panda might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6# Donkulus moves into full guard.
Donkulus 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. Panda content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Donkulus has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though. Panda preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB# Donkulus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily. Donkulus tries to land a sweep but no joy. Donkulus trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8# Panda won't allow Donkulus to sweep him here. Panda passes Donkulus's left leg - he's now in half guard. Donkulus wants to sweep but Panda has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkulus (0) vs (5) Panda Panda slows the pace down. #SUB2# Donkulus wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Panda has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Donkulus's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Donkulus is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grappling Panda! |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carmelo Rodgers! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Rodgers Rodgers is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodgers has managed to sneak the leg through. Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. Silva trying to hold on to Rodgers's head to control him but Rodgers postures up.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodgers controlling the action here.#T1# Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Silva trying to control but Rodgers postures up.
#T2# Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Rodgers is very close to passing his half guard. Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #T3# Silva trying to control from the bottom.
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. Rodgers not doing much here.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. Rodgers prevents Silva from improving his position.#T4# Rodgers is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position. Silva is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. Silva is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5# Rodgers sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rodgers prevents Silva from improving his position. Silva trying to control but Rodgers postures up.
#T6# Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Silva is pressing down on Rodgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Silva controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself. Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Rodgers Silva looking to pass the guard. #T7# Rodgers is adopting a defensive guard. Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now. Rodgers wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8# Rodgers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rodgers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Silva trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom. Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs. Rodgers is not content to let Silva control the position.#T9# Rodgers won't allow Silva to pass to mount. Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working. #SUB# Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodgers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Rodgers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Silva! |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adriel Orozco! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Orozco tries to keep at a distance but Siddika has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Orozco has clasped his hands together around Siddika's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siddika (0) vs (4) Orozco Orozco trying to control the action but Siddika is working from the bottom. Siddika tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position. Orozco working away.#SUB2# Orozco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siddika is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Siddika tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Orozco in side control, just content to control the action for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siddika is looking for a sweep. Orozco in the domination position with Siddika hanging on.#T1# Orozco tries to advance to mount but can't. Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siddika keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Siddika struggling a bit here. Siddika is not content to let Orozco control the position. Siddika gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siddika (0) vs (6) Orozco Siddika tries to hold on but Orozco postures up.#T2# Siddika is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siddika bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (6) Orozco The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Siddika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Siddika trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard. Siddika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orozco's guard. #SUB2# Orozco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siddika pulls his head out easily. Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
Siddika looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Orozco is pressing down on Siddika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Siddika tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard. #T4# Siddika preventing the sweep. Orozco keeping moving, preventing Siddika from controlling successfully. Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Siddika wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving. Siddika passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard. Siddika looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Orozco tries to get to full guard but Siddika has control of the leg. #T5# The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Siddika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Orozco keeping moving, preventing Siddika from controlling successfully. Orozco wants to sweep but no luck. Orozco looking to control.
Orozco wants to control the position but Siddika says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Siddika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Siddika has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (6) Orozco#T6# Orozco is squirming around, avoiding Siddika's attempts to control the action. Siddika looking to take Orozco's back but Orozco rolls and after a scramble, Orozco ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Orozco to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (5) vs (8) Orozco Orozco is pushing down on Siddika's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siddika is fighting to maintain full guard but Orozco has managed to sneak the leg through. Siddika is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard. #T7# Orozco prevents Siddika from improving his position. Orozco wants to take a breather but Siddika is having none of it. Siddika is looking to improve his position.
Siddika is not content to let Orozco control the position. Orozco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Siddika wants to get back to full guard. Siddika trying to hold on to Orozco's head to control him but Orozco postures up.
#T8# Siddika is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard. Siddika tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control. Orozco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (11) Orozco Orozco wants to take Siddika's back here but Siddika is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Orozco looking to control but Siddika is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Siddika slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9# Siddika tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control. Orozco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Siddika trying to control but Orozco postures up.
Orozco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Siddika! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (14) Orozco Orozco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siddika is looking to escape. #T10# Orozco controlling his opponent. Siddika tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control. Orozco wants to control the pace but Siddika is squirming around nicely. Siddika is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orozco controlling the position easily from mount. Siddika has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Orozco's lack of action.
#T11# Orozco not doing much here.
#SUB2# Orozco wants to work for an arm triangle but Siddika is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siddika wants to improve his position but Orozco is controlling well.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Siddika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Siddika works his way to full guard. Good work. Siddika wants to sweep but no luck. #T12# Siddika working a defensive guard here.
Orozco trying to control but Siddika is working from the bottom. #SUB# Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily. Orozco postures up.
Orozco works a leg free and moves into half guard. Siddika won't allow Orozco to pass to mount. Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siddika keeps working. Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13# Siddika wants to get back to full guard. Siddika is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Orozco content to control rather than advance. Siddika works his way to full guard. Good work. Siddika keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Orozco is looking to advance position but Siddika has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siddika (9) vs (14) Orozco#T14# Orozco is working to get back to half guard.
Orozco tries to hold on but Siddika pushes him away. Siddika trying to control but Orozco is having none of it. Orozco has given up his back here. Will Siddika look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (12) vs (14) Orozco Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Orozco tries to escape the position.
Siddika not allowing Orozco to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Orozco wins on points by 14 to 12. The defeated Brijbhushan Siddika had this to say: 'He who seldom speaks will have no enemies.'. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bernhard River Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Richards! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Richards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: River Jr (0) vs (4) Richards River Jr regains half guard.#SUB2# Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# River Jr looking for submissions off his back. River Jr gets full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# River Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.#SUB# River Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Richards should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, River Jr has tightened it up now! Richards 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernhard River Jr! Bernhard River Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Avital Lavi! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Chabot looking to score a takedown here. Lavi is defending well but Chabot drives through and ends up in Lavi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Lavi Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Lavi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into half guard.
Chabot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lavi is pressing down on Chabot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1# Lavi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Lavi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chabot escapes and throws Lavi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (5) vs (0) Lavi Lavi is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Lavi manages to get back to half guard. Lavi is looking to improve his position.
Lavi regains full guard. Nicely done. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lavi can do anything to dispel that myth. Lavi looking to control.
#SUB2# Lavi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chabot stacks Lavi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chabot! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (8) vs (0) Lavi Lavi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Chabot taking a breather here. Lavi is looking for a sweep. Chabot gets to mount! Lavi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chabot (10) vs (0) Lavi Lavi is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lavi regains half guard.#T4# Chabot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Further stalling from Chabot. Chabot is pressing down on Lavi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavi is holding on for now. Lavi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Chabot passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (13) vs (0) Lavi Lavi working to try and regain half guard.
#T5# Lavi is still trying to improve position. Chabot controlling from mount. Lavi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavi tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.#T6# Chabot controlling the pace for now. Lavi wants to hold on but Chabot pushes him away. Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully. Lavi regains half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lavi is trying to get back to full guard.#T7# Lavi is trying to control but Chabot manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (16) vs (0) Lavi Lavi tries to reverse the position but Chabot maintains control. Chabot controlling the pace for now. Lavi is looking to improve his position but Chabot isn't that keen on the idea. Lavi wants to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.#T8# Chabot controlling from mount. Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9# Chabot content just to control the position here. Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Chabot sitting and controlling from the half guard. Chabot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lavi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2# Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Well, if Chabot 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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chabot is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB2# Lavi looking for submissions off his back. Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB2# Lavi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chabot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lavi actively working from the bottom here. Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2# Lavi with the active half guard here but Chabot passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (19) vs (0) Lavi Lavi is trying to get back to half guard. Lavi seems a little lost for a moment, as Chabot dominates the positioning. Lavi tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.#T13# Lavi is letting Chabot control him for a moment. Lavi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Chabot taking a breather here. Lavi is trying to get back to half guard. Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14# Chabot wants to control for a moment but Lavi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Lavi wants to improve his position but Chabot is controlling well.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lavi is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Chabot takes the fight on points by 19 to 0. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jaan Mirtel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Boone shoots in but no luck this time. Boone shoots for a takedown but Mirtel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Mirtel drives through with a takedown into Boone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (0) Boone Mirtel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now. Mirtel won't allow Boone to sweep him here. Mirtel stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mirtel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boone being controlled here, momentarily. Mirtel looking to pass the guard. #T1# Mirtel trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. Mirtel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mirtel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Boone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mirtel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (2) Boone Mirtel trying to control the position.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Mirtel is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mirtel is trying to control but can't.
Mirtel wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (2) vs (5) Boone Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control. Mirtel is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it. Mirtel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (2) vs (7) Boone#T3# Mirtel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Boone is trying to control. Mirtel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Boone stalling away here and it's allowed Mirtel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet. Mirtel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (7) Boone Mirtel wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.#T4# Mirtel wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. Mirtel trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (9) Boone Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet. #SUB# Mirtel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much. Mirtel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there. Mirtel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5# Boone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mirtel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (6) vs (9) Boone Mirtel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mirtel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mirtel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Boone is trying to keep Mirtel in close.
Mirtel looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (6) vs (11) Boone#T6# Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Boone prevents Mirtel from improving his position. Mirtel has a hand on Boone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (14) Boone Mirtel gets back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB# Mirtel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boone passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (17) Boone Mirtel is trying to improve his position. Mirtel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (6) vs (19) Boone Mirtel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone tries to control but Mirtel wriggling away. #T8# Mirtel 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. Mirtel is looking to get back to full guard here but Boone has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (22) Boone Mirtel wants to control but Boone postures up. Mirtel is looking to reverse the position. Mirtel is not content to let Boone control the position. Mirtel tries to improve position but can't. Mirtel is trying to escape the position but Boone is controlling the position. #T9# Mirtel is trying to get back to half guard. Mirtel manages to get back to half guard. Mirtel has a hand on Boone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (25) Boone Boone prevents Mirtel from getting the reversal. Mirtel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (6) vs (28) Boone I really don't envy Mirtel right now.
Mirtel prevents Boone from getting a body triangle. Mirtel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10# Boone keeps control of the position as Mirtel tries to break free.
Mirtel trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him. You can see the frustration on Mirtel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11# Mirtel trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip. Boone has the hooks in. Mirtel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Mirtel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Mirtel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mirtel regains half guard. Mirtel tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control. Mirtel wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (31) Boone#T12# Mirtel can't do much from the bottom here. Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control. Mirtel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Mirtel is looking to improve his position.
Mirtel is working hard here to advance position.#T13# Mirtel wants to get back to full guard but Boone has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (34) Boone Mirtel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Boone wants to control but Mirtel is keeping him busy. Boone controls the position. Mirtel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14# Mirtel is trying to work for a sweep but Boone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (6) vs (36) Boone Mirtel is just holding on here. Boone manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (6) vs (39) Boone Mirtel wants to escape the position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Mirtel rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boone is not going to allow Mirtel to sit and survive in this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boone trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Boone wins on points by 39 to 6. An out of breath Cleetus Boone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Donowitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Axel Randall! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet. Randall misses with a takedown #TD# and Donowitz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Randall won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donowitz (4) vs (0) Randall Randall trying to remain calm as Donowitz controls from the top position. Donowitz tries to advance to mount but can't. Donowitz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Randall's shoulder. That is not cool. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donowitz tries to advance to mount but Randall denies him. #T1# Donowitz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Randall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randall has eaten all the pies! Donowitz controlling the pace. 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. Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs. Donowitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# Donowitz is looking to advance position but Randall won't allow it. Randall wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it. Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Randall is looking to improve his position.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
Donowitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Randall wants to get back to full guard. Randall trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Donowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Randall trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Donowitz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Donowitz is taking a breather. Randall 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. Randall tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg. Donowitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Randall is looking to improve his position.
#T5# Donowitz controlling the action here. Randall wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it. Donowitz is figuring out what he wants to do next. Randall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donowitz is working away from the top position though.#T6# Donowitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Randall trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
#T7# Donowitz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Randall is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Donowitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8# Donowitz sitting and controlling from the half guard. Randall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donowitz (4) vs (4) Randall#SUB2# Donowitz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randall's arms. #SUB2# Randall has managed to slip his arm under Donowitz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Donowitz is tapping out! Submission win for Randall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Axel Randall! Axel Randall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL# Hemeterio De Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Rocha has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Rocha successfully pulls guard.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Rocha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rocha is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2# Hemeterio De Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well. Hemeterio De Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Rocha has moved into half guard.
#SUB# Rocha is looking for a kimura but Hemeterio De Araujo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocha to get the leverage. Hemeterio De Araujo moves into full guard.
Rocha postures up.
#T2# Hemeterio De Araujo can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hemeterio De Araujo is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rocha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemeterio De Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Hemeterio De Araujo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
#SUB# Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Hemeterio De Araujo tries to get to full guard but Rocha has control of the leg. Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control. Hemeterio De Araujo manages to get to full guard.
#T4# Hemeterio De Araujo wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment. Hemeterio De Araujo has Rocha pulled in close to control his posture. Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5# Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemeterio De Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hemeterio De Araujo is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.#SUB2# Hemeterio De Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rocha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Hemeterio De Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocha uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB# Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7# Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Rocha is working to tighten his grip on Hemeterio De Araujo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hemeterio De Araujo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rocha is really squeezing tight and eventually Hemeterio De Araujo passes out! Rocha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cleber Rocha! |
|
|
|
|
|
|