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AW Invitational - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Darko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darko somewhat.
Rocha tries to counter with a clinch but Darko shakes him off and moves away.
Darko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rocha defends it nicely.
Rocha wants to counter with a clinch but Darko pushes him away.#TD#
Darko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocha did well to prevent Darko getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (0) Rocha
Darko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Darko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Darko trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darko stalling.
Rocha wants to improve his position but Darko is controlling well.
Darko slows the pace down in half guard.
Rocha is not content to let Darko control the position.#T2#
Darko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Darko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Darko tries to pass to full mount but Rocha defends it.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Darko slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Darko wants to take a breather but Rocha is having none of it. #SUB#
Darko is looking for a kimura here.
Darko is stalling here. Rocha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Darko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rocha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darko (2) vs (4) Rocha
Darko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Darko wants to improve his position but Rocha is controlling well.
#T4#
Darko wants to control but Rocha is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darko defends it well.
Rocha is trying to control. Darko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Darko trying to control from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to control. Darko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (4) vs (4) Rocha#SUB2#
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocha is retaining full guard.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko is really struggling to control Rocha but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Darko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Darko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rocha for as long as he can get away with.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko stays in close to Rocha's body and controls the position.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko is pushing down on Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Darko has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Darko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (7) vs (4) Rocha
Darko content just to control the position here.
Rocha wants to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Darko looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Darko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Darko is trying to control here but Rocha has managed to regain half guard.
Darko trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Darko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darko is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Rocha defends it. #SUB#
Darko seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Darko.
Darko is pressing down on Rocha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocha is holding on for now.
Rocha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darko is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Darko wants to pass to mount but Rocha is defending the position.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocha won't allow Darko to pass to mount.
Darko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (10) vs (4) Rocha
Darko pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Darko wants to control the pace but Rocha is squirming around nicely.
Darko prevents Rocha from getting the reversal.
Darko looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocha has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Darko (13) vs (4) Rocha#SUB#
Darko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rocha defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Darko is controlling the position but Rocha somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Darko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darko in particular looking to stall.
Darko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (16) vs (4) Rocha
Darko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Darko wants to control the action but instead Rocha gets a body lock and reverses into Darko's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (16) vs (6) Rocha#T13#
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Darko keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Darko wants to hit a sweep here but Rocha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Darko there! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (16) vs (9) Rocha
Darko tries to reverse the position but Rocha maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rocha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Darko is now in Rocha's guard. A big mistake from Rocha there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (18) vs (9) Rocha
And that's the end of the fight!
Darko takes the fight on points by 18 to 9. |
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Undercard bout
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyao sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Panda
Miyao tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Miyao is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyao wants to hit a sweep here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyao there! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (5) Panda
Miyao is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (0) vs (8) Panda
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Panda controlling the position well here. Miyao rolled but Panda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T1#
Miyao trying to control the action but Panda just sinks the hooks in.
Miyao is really stuck here.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Miyao trying to control the hands but Panda breaks the grip.
Miyao wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Panda biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miyao tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Panda controlling the positon.
Miyao tries to break free.
#T3#
Miyao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panda's guard. Nice work there by Miyao.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (8) Panda
Panda is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda is continuing to stall.#T4#
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T6#
Panda controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda has Miyao pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Miyao looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Miyao trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyao controls the pace.#T9#
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T10#
Miyao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T11#
Panda is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyao controls the pace.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T12#
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Panda is controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Panda seems keen to control Miyao's posture.#T13#
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda trying to control the position here.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
Miyao 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orozco's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco moves into full guard.
Orozco managing to control the position.
Silva advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco wants to control but Silva passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Orozco#T1#
Silva slows the pace down. #T2#
Orozco tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Orozco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (5) vs (4) Orozco
Good control from Orozco.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Orozco not allowing Silva to control his hands.
Will Orozco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Orozco controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orozco's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Orozco
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet. #T4#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva'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.#T5#
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco looking to control.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva pushes down on Orozco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orozco defends it well. #T7#
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Orozco trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (10) vs (4) Orozco
Orozco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco regains half guard.
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.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Silva controlling the action here.#T10#
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orozco for as long as he can get away with.
Silva works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (13) vs (4) Orozco
Silva fails to advance to Orozco's back. #T11#
Orozco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Orozco wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Orozco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Orozco working to try and regain half guard.
Orozco 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: Silva (13) vs (6) Orozco
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Further stalling from Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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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 1 losses; Randy Snooze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Snooze. Snooze maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Boone has Snooze pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Snooze tumbling to the mat - Boone dives into Snooze's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snooze (0) vs (2) Boone
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snooze is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Boone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snooze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boone has managed to get both his arms back between Snooze's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snooze working for submissions but it's allowed Boone to get to half guard.
Snooze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Snooze looking for subs from the bottom but Boone mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (5) Boone
Snooze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snooze can't escape the position.
Snooze gets back to half guard.
Boone prevents Snooze from improving his position.
Boone is thwarting Snooze's attempts to control the position.
Snooze is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Snooze manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Snooze is looking for a triangle here but Boone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (8) Boone
You can see the frustration on Snooze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snooze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snooze gets back to half guard.
Snooze tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Boone not doing much here.
#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snooze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Snooze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Snooze looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boone passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (11) Boone#T4#
Boone has control of an arm but Snooze manages to advance to Boone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snooze (4) vs (11) Boone#SUB#
Snooze is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boone staying busy and making it hard for Snooze to control. #SUB#
Boone is having to fend off submission attempts from Snooze, who is looking to sink in the choke. Snooze doesn't have the hooks in though and Boone manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snooze (4) vs (13) Boone
Boone 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.
Snooze working a defensive guard but Boone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (4) vs (16) Boone#T5#
Snooze is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Snooze is looking to reverse the position.
Snooze isn't going anywhere.
Snooze is trying to improve his position.
Snooze can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Snooze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snooze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Snooze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Boone is thwarting Snooze's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Snooze actively working from the bottom here.
Snooze tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Snooze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Snooze is looking for a triangle but Boone pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Snooze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boone defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Snooze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Snooze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boone 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 Snooze. Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (4) vs (19) Boone
Snooze tries to buck Boone off but Boone is having none of it.
Snooze is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Boone trying to control the action but Snooze is working from the bottom.
Snooze is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it. #T9#
Snooze is looking for a sweep.
Snooze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boone passes into side control, despite Snooze's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (4) vs (22) Boone
Snooze tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Boone easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snooze (4) vs (24) Boone
Snooze is looking to improve his position but Boone isn't that keen on the idea.
Snooze looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snooze (4) vs (27) Boone#T10#
Boone avoiding Snooze 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Snooze right now.
You can see the frustration on Snooze's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boone is not going to allow Snooze to sit and survive in this position.
Boone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Snooze tries to roll but Boone sticks to his back.
Snooze is working hard here to advance position.
Snooze looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boone has good solid back control here.
Snooze rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
Snooze tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Snooze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snooze is controlling an arm, preventing Boone from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Snooze is working to get back to half guard.
Boone avoids the attempt from Snooze to control.#T13#
Boone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snooze wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Snooze manages to control the position for a moment.
Boone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snooze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snooze is holding on tight.
Snooze is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Snooze wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Snooze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snooze can't escape the position.
Snooze wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Boone prevents Snooze from getting the reversal.
Boone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snooze is desperately trying to improve his position but Boone has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 27 to 4.
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. |
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Undercard bout
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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 2 losses; Billy Richards! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randall or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards, which made it look bad.
Randall shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Billy Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Randall.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
Randall doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randall has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randall uses from the top position.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Richards looking for subs off his back but Randall has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Richards moves into full guard.
Richards has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Randall has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (0) vs (3) Randall
Randall trying to control the position but Richards is working away. #SUB2#
Randall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Richards is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axel Randall!
Axel Randall 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rick Donkulus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Donkulus tries to clinch but Chabot is having none of it. #TD2#
Chabot 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: Donkulus (0) vs (4) Chabot
Donkulus tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.
Donkulus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chabot off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donkulus (4) vs (4) Chabot
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus.
#SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donkulus working for a choke but Chabot is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish.
Donkulus struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Donkulus working for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus looking to break Chabot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chabot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Donkulus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB#
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chabot is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donkulus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish. #T3##SUB#
Chabot showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Donkulus looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus.
#T4##SUB#
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
Donkulus trying to control.#SUB#
Donkulus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chabot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot is trying to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Donkulus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish. #T6##SUB#
Chabot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donkulus's arms. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Donkulus is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well.
#T7#
Donkulus is not going to allow Chabot to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Donkulus 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, Chabot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chabot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Donkulus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Donkulus is looking for a choke. Chabot gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Chabot manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkulus (4) vs (6) Chabot
Chabot 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. #T8##SUB#
Donkulus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot pushes down on Donkulus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Donkulus gets full guard.
Chabot 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.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Donkulus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Donkulus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Donkulus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chabot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10##SUB#
Donkulus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Donkulus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Donkulus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Donkulus.#T11#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Chabot 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.#SUB#
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donkulus trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Chabot passes Donkulus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donkulus tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkulus (4) vs (9) Chabot
Chabot controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Chabot wants to take Donkulus's back here but Donkulus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Donkulus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donkulus is trying to escape the mount.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkulus is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 9 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Carmelo Rodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rip Dolomite!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dolomite to the mat! Dolomite manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (0) Dolomite
Dolomite is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers trying to move into half guard but instead Dolomite has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (2) Dolomite
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolomite trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers pulls Dolomite in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolomite pushing down on Rodgers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Dolomite is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Dolomite trying to pass the guard but Rodgers defending well.
Rodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Dolomite advancing to mount. #T2#
Dolomite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodgers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dolomite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers controlling the position for now.#T3#
Dolomite wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Dolomite sits in half guard.
Dolomite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodgers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rodgers is pressing down on Dolomite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dolomite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolomite wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Dolomite is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Rodgers controlling Dolomite's posture.
Dolomite looking to pass the guard.
Dolomite trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Dolomite stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Dolomite from controlling successfully. #T7#
Dolomite 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.
Dolomite tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Dolomite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers pulls Dolomite in to control the position.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Dolomite tries to pass. #T8#
Dolomite is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Dolomite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (2) vs (5) Dolomite#T9#
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Rodgers keeping his opponent close.#T10#
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Dolomite controlling the position.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Rodgers is looking to reverse the position.
Dolomite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Dolomite controls the position.#T12#
Rodgers holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dolomite staying calm.
Dolomite has control of an arm but Rodgers manages to advance to Dolomite's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodgers (6) vs (5) Dolomite
Dolomite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Rodgers controls the action.
Dolomite trying to control the hands but Rodgers breaks the grip. #SUB#
Rodgers looking for the choke from the back.
Rodgers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Rodgers avoiding Dolomite 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Carmelo Rodgers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bernhard River Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Siddika forces River Jr back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Siddika has hold of one of River Jr's legs. River Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Siddika gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (0) River Jr
Siddika stopping the sweep attempt from River Jr.#SUB2#
Siddika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
River Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siddika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddika is looking to pass into half guard but River Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now River Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (2) River Jr
River Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (2) vs (5) River Jr
Siddika is looking for a sweep.#T1#
River Jr trying to control the position but Siddika is working away.
Siddika is trying to improve his position.
River Jr trying to control the action but Siddika is working from the bottom.
Siddika is looking for a sweep.#T2#
River Jr is looking to take a break and control but Siddika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siddika regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddika manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Siddika isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River Jr stacks Siddika 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 River Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (2) vs (8) River Jr
Siddika manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (4) vs (8) River Jr
River Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Siddika sits in half guard. #T3#
River Jr is trying to control but can't.
River Jr is pressing down on Siddika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siddika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
River Jr working for a triangle but Siddika defends it easily.
#SUB2#
River Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siddika is looking to pass into half guard but River Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now River Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (4) vs (10) River Jr#T4##SUB#
Siddika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River Jr defends well.
River Jr trying to control but Siddika is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siddika looking for a guillotine here but River Jr defends easily.
Siddika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
River Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
River Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Siddika is retaining full guard.
River Jr passes into half guard.
River Jr trying to advance position but Siddika counters by regaining guard.
River Jr wants to pass the guard but Siddika is keeping the position.
River Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddika wants to sweep here but River Jr controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Siddika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siddika keeping full guard, as River Jr tries to pass.
Siddika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (6) vs (10) River Jr#SUB2#
River Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siddika stacks River Jr 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 Siddika! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (9) vs (10) River Jr#SUB#
Siddika looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Siddika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
River Jr controls the position for a moment.
Siddika tries to move into full mount but can't pass River Jr's legs.
River Jr is not content to let Siddika control the position.
River Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##SUB#
Siddika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siddika wants to lay and pray for a moment but River Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Siddika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Siddika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
River Jr prevents Siddika from moving into mount.
Siddika has knee on belly momentarily but River Jr bucks him off and regains half guard.
Siddika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (12) vs (10) River Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddika tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Siddika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Siddika wants to control but River Jr is keeping him busy.
Siddika working away.
River Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Siddika keeps moving and retains side control.
Siddika working away.
River Jr is not content to let Siddika control the position. #T11##SUB#
Siddika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
River Jr tries to buck Siddika off but Siddika is having none of it.
River Jr wants to control but Siddika postures up.
River Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Siddika is staying active.#T12#
Siddika advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siddika (14) vs (10) River Jr
Siddika manages to capitalize on a mistake by River Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siddika (17) vs (10) River Jr
I really don't envy River Jr right now.
River Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Siddika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. River Jr is defending well though. Siddika let's go of the attempt for now.
River Jr is keeping busy.
River Jr tries to escape the position.
#T13##SUB#
Siddika looking to break River Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. River Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Siddika will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
River Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
Siddika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
River Jr rolls, trying to escape but Siddika keeps control of the position.
River Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
River Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Siddika goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now River Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (17) vs (12) River Jr
River Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Siddika looking to hit a scissor sweep but River Jr is one step ahead there.
River Jr looking to pass the guard.
River Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Siddika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (19) vs (12) River Jr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Siddika got a little sloppy there for a moment and River Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siddika has managed to get both his arms back between River Jr's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siddika takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
Our winner, Brijbhushan Siddika, 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jaan Mirtel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Avital Lavi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavi wants to clinch.#TD#
Mirtel drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (0) Lavi
Mirtel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mirtel is pushing down on Lavi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavi is fighting to maintain full guard but Mirtel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mirtel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Lavi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for a guillotine here but Mirtel defends easily.
Lavi trying to control the position.
#T1#
Mirtel won't allow Lavi to sweep him here.
Mirtel trying to control but Lavi is working from the bottom.
Mirtel is pushing down on Lavi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavi is fighting to maintain full guard but Mirtel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavi wants to control but Mirtel is keeping busy.
Mirtel is stalling here. Lavi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mirtel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lavi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mirtel (2) vs (4) Lavi
Mirtel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lavi is keen to just control but Mirtel is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mirtel won't allow Lavi to pass to mount.
Lavi trying to control from half guard but Mirtel is working away.
Lavi stalling.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirtel is trying to control but can't.
Lavi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Lavi trying to control the action but Mirtel is working from the bottom.
Mirtel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mirtel wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (2) vs (7) Lavi
Mirtel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mirtel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lavi trying to mount his opponent but Mirtel defends it. #T4#
Lavi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mirtel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mirtel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mirtel keeping full guard, as Lavi tries to pass.
Lavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirtel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lavi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavi looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Mirtel is trying to control the position but Lavi postures up. #SUB#
Mirtel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirtel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirtel keeping full guard, as Lavi tries to pass.
Mirtel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (7) Lavi
Lavi is trying to control the position but Mirtel postures up.
Mirtel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (7) vs (7) Lavi#T6#
Lavi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mirtel is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavi is defending well.
Lavi tries to buck Mirtel off but Mirtel is having none of it.
Mirtel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lavi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (9) vs (7) Lavi
Lavi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Lavi is looking to improve his position.
Mirtel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (12) vs (7) Lavi
Lavi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mirtel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mirtel wants to control the pace but Lavi is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Mirtel prevents Lavi from getting the reversal.
Mirtel is looking to work his way around to Lavi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (15) vs (7) Lavi#SUB#
Mirtel is persistently looking for the submission but Lavi is defending it well.
#SUB#
Mirtel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Lavi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Mirtel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lavi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lavi for a finish. #T9##SUB#
Mirtel has managed to slip his arm under Lavi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lavi is tapping out! Submission win for Mirtel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaan Mirtel! |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
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.
Donowitz shoots in but Hemeterio De Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemeterio De Araujo but Hemeterio De Araujo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.#T1#
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hemeterio De Araujo as he avoids it easily.
Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Donowitz.
Hemeterio De Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hemeterio De Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donowitz feints the counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Hemeterio De Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Donowitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hemeterio De Araujo (0) vs (2) Donowitz
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemeterio De Araujo is retaining full guard.
Donowitz 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. #SUB#
Hemeterio De Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Donowitz is posturing up here but Hemeterio De Araujo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Donowitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Donowitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Hemeterio De Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
A very excited looking Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo 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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