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BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valentine to the mat! Valentine manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Valentine
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Valentine
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valentine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kline wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valentine is now in half guard. #T1#
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (6) vs (2) Valentine
Kline is trying to stick to Valentine's back but Valentine is turning into Kline. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kline's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valentine. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (4) Valentine#T2#
Kline wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Kline looking to control.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Valentine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is pulling down on Valentine's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that Valentine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Kline is trying to keep Valentine in close.
#T4#
Valentine trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there. #T5#
Kline has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kline has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage. #T6#
Valentine won't allow Kline to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Kline is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kline manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Kline's guard.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (4) Valentine
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.#T7#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline preventing the sweep.
Kline 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.
Valentine controlling Kline's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kline wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T9#
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (6) Valentine
Kline wants to control but Valentine passes easily into half guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine postures up.
Kline controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kline manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (10) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine pulls Kline in close to his closed guard and prevents Kline from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there. #T11#
Valentine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura but Valentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kline to get the leverage.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T12#
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Valentine is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Kline is looking to advance position but Valentine won't allow it. #T13#
Valentine is controlling Kline's trapped leg to prevent Kline from advancing to side control.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine trying to control but Kline postures up.
Valentine gets full guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Martini in a clinch.
#TD#
Ray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martini uses from the top position.
Ray 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.
Martini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martini stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ray 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.
Martini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (3) Martini#T2#
Ray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray sneaks back into half guard.
Martini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (6) Martini#T3#
Ray looking for a sweep but Martini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (0) vs (8) Martini#SUB2#
Martini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ray is now in Martini's guard. A big mistake from Martini there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (8) Martini
Ray forces his way into half guard.
Ray controlling the action here.
Martini wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Ray is pressing down on Martini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martini is holding on for now.
Ray is trying to control. Martini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (5) vs (8) Martini
Ray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Martini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ray (8) vs (8) Martini
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Ray gets his hands free as Martini looks to control.
Good control from Ray.
Ray has the hooks in. Martini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ray continues to stall.#T6#
Martini trying to control the position but Ray manages to sink in the hooks.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini wants to escape the position.
Ray has good solid back control here.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
Martini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ray.
Martini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Ray.
Martini is trying to break free.
Ray controls the action.#T8#
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Good control from Ray.
Ray tries to keep control of the position but Martini is staying busy.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Martini wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray is riding his opponent, not letting Martini buck him off. #SUB#
Ray looking for the choke but no joy.
Ray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Martini prevents Ray from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Martini is really stuck here.
Martini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ray.
Martini rolls, trying to escape but Ray keeps control of the position.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini trying to control the action but Ray just sinks the hooks in.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Ray biding his time, controlling Martini.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Martini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ray has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ray is heads and Martini is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ray takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor Payne!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Takemura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Takemura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne shoots in but no luck this time.
Goro Takemura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Payne.
Payne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takemura defends well and Payne ends up having to push Takemura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Payne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takemura was covering up waiting for the punch and Payne finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takemura (0) vs (2) Payne
Payne looking to sit in guard and control but Takemura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (2) Payne
Payne is trying to control the position but Takemura postures up.
Takemura stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Payne trying to keep a closed guard but Takemura is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takemura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Takemura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Payne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takemura postures up.
Takemura wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving. #T2#
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Takemura 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. #SUB2#
Payne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takemura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (5) vs (2) Payne
A control attempt from Payne but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takemura (7) vs (2) Payne
Payne wants to control but Takemura is having none of it.
Takemura prevents Payne from getting the reversal.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takemura looking to secure an arm triangle but Payne defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takemura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takemura controlling his opponent.
Payne wants to control but Takemura is having none of it.
Takemura controlling from mount.
Takemura avoids the attempt from Payne to control.
Takemura controlling his opponent. #T4#
Payne tries to lock up and control but Takemura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payne is just holding on here. Takemura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takemura (10) vs (2) Payne
Takemura 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.
#SUB#
Takemura is looking for the choke from the back position but Payne is controlling his hands well.
Takemura gets his hands free as Payne looks to control.
Takemura has good solid back control here.
Payne trying to control the action but Takemura just sinks the hooks in.
Takemura controlling well, preventing Payne from escaping the position.
#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Takemura's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Takemura is not going to allow Payne to sit and survive in this position.
Payne prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Payne right now.
#SUB#
Payne fending off the submission attempt from Takemura.
Payne just trying to survive but Takemura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Takemura has good solid back control here.
Takemura tries to get the hooks in deep but Payne pushed the leg off.
Payne wants to escape the position.
Payne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Takemura trying to control.
Payne tries to roll but Takemura sticks to his back.
Takemura not allowing Payne to control his hands.
Takemura is riding his opponent, not letting Payne buck him off.
Payne wants to control his opponent's hands but Takemura gets his hands free.
Payne needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB#
Takemura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Payne is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Payne trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Takemura struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takemura is really struggling to control Payne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payne is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takemura trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takemura controlling the positon.#T9##SUB#
Takemura is cranking Payne's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Payne! He's tightened the choke and Payne is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Goro Takemura!
After winning the bout, Goro Takemura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joash Ng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ng closes the distance and pushes Slug back into the cage.#TD#
Ng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ng (2) vs (0) Slug
Slug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ng trying to control but Slug is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ng drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slug manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ng has Slug in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ng (2) vs (2) Slug
Slug controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ng has his foot on Slug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slug works his way back into a safe position though.
Slug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ng controls Slug momentarily but Slug frees himself. #SUB#
Ng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slug passes Ng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slug is controlling the pace.
Slug is trying to control. Ng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slug is pressing down on Ng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ng is holding on for now. #T2#
Slug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ng is refusing to be controlled, as Slug sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ng actively working from the bottom here.
Slug is keen to just control but Ng is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ng looking for submissions off his back.
Slug is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slug pulls his head out easily.
Slug is trying to control. Ng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Slug passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ng (2) vs (5) Slug
Ng wants to hold on but Slug pushes him away.
Ng tries to reverse the position but Slug maintains control.
Slug works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ng (2) vs (8) Slug
Slug is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Slug go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Slug has good solid back control here.
Ng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slug is riding his opponent, not letting Ng buck him off.
Ng is keeping busy.
Slug avoiding Ng 's attempts to control his hands.
Slug has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Slug is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ng taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Slug.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sea Slug! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bones Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Filip Kupon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kupon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Kupon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kupon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Kupon is controlling his hands well.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Kupon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (2) Kupon
Kupon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kupon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kupon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kupon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Kupon
Kupon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kupon tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones can't escape the position.
#T2#
Kupon looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kupon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (4) vs (8) Kupon
Kupon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Kupon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kupon gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Filip Kupon!
During a confident post fight interview, Filip Kupon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bon Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into George's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) George
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
Scott postures up.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) George
George tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Scott is staying tight to George's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Scott tries to move to mount but George blocks the move with his legs.
Scott has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for George! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (7) vs (0) George
Scott controlling the pace for now.
George tries to hold on but Scott postures up.#T2#
George is controlling an arm, preventing Scott from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Scott manages to capitalize on a mistake by George to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Scott (10) vs (0) George
George trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Scott just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Scott is hanging on to George's back as he tries to escape.
Scott controls the position.
George is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can George do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
George trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure George doesn't escape.
George tries to roll but Scott sticks to his back.
George looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Scott keeps control of the position easily here as George tries to buck him off.
George is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Scott tightening his grip on George, looking for the choke.
Scott controlling the position well here. George rolled but Scott kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
George wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Scott is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. George defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure George doesn't escape. #T9#
George is really stuck here.
What can George do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
George is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Scott has good solid back control here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Scott.#T11#
Scott has the hooks in. George is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure George doesn't escape. #T12#
George trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Scott biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on George's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
George wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free. #T14#
Scott biding his time, controlling George.
Scott controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
Scott controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy George right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Telegin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Telegin to the ground. Man is now in Telegin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Telegin (0) vs (2) Man
Man won't allow Telegin to sweep him here.
Man is fighting to break Telegin's control of his arms but Telegin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Telegin can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Telegin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Telegin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Telegin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Telegin defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Telegin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Telegin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Telegin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Telegin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man advances to half guard.
Telegin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Telegin controlling the position well.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Telegin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Telegin defends it. #T2##SUB#
Telegin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man wants to pass to mount but Telegin is defending the position. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Telegin defends it well.
Telegin wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Telegin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Telegin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Telegin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Telegin wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Telegin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (2) vs (2) Man
Man keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass.
Man is trying to control the position but Telegin postures up.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Telegin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Telegin is stalling in the full guard.
Man keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass. #SUB#
Telegin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Telegin won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man keeps trying to improve his position.
Man looking to control.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telegin is one step ahead there.
Telegin is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Telegin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Telegin wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Telegin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Telegin (5) vs (2) Man
Telegin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Telegin working for a submission but Man is keeping him at bay.
Man regains half guard.
Telegin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Telegin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Telegin looking to pass the guard.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Telegin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (5) vs (4) Man
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telegin is keeping the position for now.
Telegin keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Telegin is trying to keep Man in close.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Telegin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Telegin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (7) vs (4) Man
Man trying to control the position.
Telegin looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Telegin has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Telegin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (7) vs (6) Man
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Telegin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (9) vs (6) Man
Telegin wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Steel Penn Training Den inform us that Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Man has his hands on Telegin's head, controlling the position.
Man looking to control.
#T8#
Telegin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Telegin is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
Telegin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man is staying active underneath Telegin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Telegin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully.
Telegin passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Telegin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Telegin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Telegin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man tries to roll over but Telegin keeps him under control.
Man won't allow Telegin to pass to mount. #T10##SUB#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Telegin wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Telegin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Telegin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Telegin is proving a slippery customer.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Man keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass.
Man pulls Telegin in close to his closed guard and prevents Telegin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin preventing the sweep.
Telegin slips nicely into half guard.
Man is looking for a sweep. Telegin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Telegin 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.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Telegin trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Telegin is taking a breather. Man 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.
Man tries to get to full guard but Telegin has control of the leg.
Telegin wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Telegin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Telegin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man looks winded!
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Telegin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Man controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Telegin seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telegin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Man tries to get to full guard but Telegin has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telegin takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sergey Telegin made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie -Laundry 20%, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micah Murray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Murray clinches up with Dramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Dramos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dramos jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Murray has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dramos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murray (4) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos is really stuck here.
Dramos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dramos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dramos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murray controlling the positon.
Murray gets his hands free as Dramos looks to control. #T1#
Dramos wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Dramos right now.
Murray is riding his opponent, not letting Dramos buck him off.
Dramos can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Murray is hanging on to Dramos's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Dramos wants to control his opponent's hands but Murray gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dramos 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 Murray gets his way!
Dramos can't escape the position.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dramos's body.
Dramos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Murray is trying to stick to Dramos's back but Dramos is turning into Murray. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murray's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dramos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (4) vs (2) Dramos
Murray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (6) vs (2) Dramos
Murray moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murray (9) vs (2) Dramos
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos prevents Murray from improving position. #T4#
Murray takes a little break here. Dramos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dramos is not content to let Murray control the position.
Dramos is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
Dramos is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray controls the position.#T5#
Murray advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Murray (11) vs (2) Dramos
Murray prevents Dramos from getting the reversal.
Dramos regains half guard.
Dramos is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Dramos defends it.
Murray prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Murray controlling the pace.
Murray is keen to just control but Dramos is a slippery customer.
Murray wants to pass to mount but Dramos is defending the position.
Murray working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dramos's thigh. Dramos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
#T7#
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#T8#
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9##SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Dramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Murray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dramos controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Dramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramos, not yet. #T12#
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramos, not yet.
Dramos is pulling down on Murray's head to control his posture.
Murray 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. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.#T13##SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Murray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dramos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (11) vs (4) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (13) vs (4) Dramos
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dramos 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
In defeat, Juliano Dramos stepped up to the mic, saying 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Njagi dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Njagi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Njagi
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Njagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Njagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Kings Lua MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Njagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is thwarting Njagi's attempts to control the position.
Njagi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Njagi has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Njagi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Njagi has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Njagi.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Njagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Njagi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Njagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Njagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njagi is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Njagi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Njagi
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Njagi trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Njagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie controlling the position.
Njagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Njagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Gracie is pulling down on Njagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Njagi, at least for the moment.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi 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. #T10#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass.
Njagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there. #T11#
Njagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12##SUB2#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Njagi
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Njagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Njagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Njagi wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 40 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Laperierre gets a clinch.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Priest decides to pull guard.
Priest trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Laperierre has gone for a leg lock! Priest slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is trying to keep Priest in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Laperierre looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Laperierre controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laperierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laperierre wants to control but Priest passes easily into half guard.
Laperierre trying to get back to full guard but Priest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Laperierre tries to control the position but Priest now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (8) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laperierre tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Laperierre defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Priest's arms. #T4#
Priest is trying to control but Laperierre is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre tries to control the position but Priest now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (11) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is trying to break free.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Laperierre pushed the leg off.
Laperierre is really stuck here.
Laperierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Priest is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laperierre tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
#T5#
Laperierre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest prevents Laperierre from improving his position.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
#T7#
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Laperierre moves into full guard.
Laperierre wants to control the position but Priest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Laperierre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Laperierre has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T9#
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather.
Laperierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to control but Priest postures up.#T10#
Laperierre tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Laperierre prevents Priest from moving into mount.
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Priest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laperierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Priest working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#T11#
Laperierre is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (14) vs (2) Laperierre#T12#
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Priest keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (16) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Priest is pushing down on Laperierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laperierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Priest has latched onto it... Big trouble! Priest pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Laperierre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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