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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 17 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junaid Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Easterly shoots in.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Easterly shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Easterly with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holden Easterly . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easterly shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manuel fails to land the takedown.
Easterly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense.
Easterly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Easterly with that takedown attempt.
Manuel tries to clinch up but Easterly circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuel as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Easterly fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Manuel has managed to clinch.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Easterly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manuel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Easterly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
No luck for Easterly with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Easterly shoots in.
Easterly fails with a takedown attempt.
Easterly is breathing heavily.
Easterly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.
And Manuel tries to counter it with a takedown but Easterly pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Easterly . No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Easterly shoots in for a double leg but Manuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Easterly shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Easterly stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Easterly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manuel defends it nicely.
Easterly keeps the fight on the outside.
Easterly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Easterly somewhat.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manuel wants it to stay on the feet.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly feinted with a counter takedown.
Manuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Easterly has a takedown stuffed.
Easterly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Easterly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manuel circles away.
Easterly shoots in but Manuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Easterly is defended easily by Manuel.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Easterly sprawls well. Easterly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Easterly dives in and grabs Manuel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes down on Easterly 's head and hops out.
Easterly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Easterly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Easterly shoots for a double leg takedown but Manuel sprawls well. He's pushed Easterly 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Easterly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Easterly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Easterly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manuel is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Manuel circles away and we're back to standing.
Manuel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manuel is looking to clinch.
Easterly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manuel circles away.
Easterly fails to land the takedown.#T5#
Manuel goes for a double leg but Easterly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Easterly continues to drive forward.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense.
Manuel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Easterly pinned against the cage. Easterly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Easterly shoots in looking for a takedown but Manuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Easterly 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Easterly is fending him off so far but Manuel persists. Nope, Easterly circles away and we're back to standing.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manuel dives in for a single leg takedown but Easterly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense. #T6#
Manuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Easterly .
Manuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Easterly , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Easterly goes for a double leg but Manuel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manuel continues to drive forward.
Manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Easterly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Easterly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manuel is defending well.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manuel prevents it.
Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Manuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manuel wants it to stay on the feet.
Manuel tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Manuel moves into the clinch.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manuel prevents the takedown attempt.
#T7#
Easterly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Easterly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manuel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Easterly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly wants a takedown.
Manuel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T8#
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Manuel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Manuel manages to get underhooks.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manuel has Easterly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Easterly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manuel prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manuel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T9#
Manuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Easterly shoots in for a double leg but Manuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Manuel gets a clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manuel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Manuel manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Manuel pulls guard successfully.
Easterly passes Manuel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Easterly trying to control the pace.
Manuel is trying to control but Easterly manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (3) vs (0) Manuel#T10#
Easterly looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Easterly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Easterly is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Manuel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (6) vs (0) Manuel#T11##SUB#
Manuel 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 Easterly gets his way!
Manuel trying to control the hands but Easterly won't let him.
Easterly controlling the position well here. Manuel rolled but Easterly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Easterly working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Manuel is doing well to defend. Easterly seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Manuel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holden Easterly ! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jahsem Onfoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OcasioCortez sprawls well. OcasioCortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onfoy gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
OcasioCortez has managed to clinch.
Onfoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
OcasioCortez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onfoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Onfoy pulls guard successfully.
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.#SUB#
Onfoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OcasioCortez is aware though and is defending well.
Onfoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OcasioCortez controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
OcasioCortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onfoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OcasioCortez has managed to get both his arms back between Onfoy's legs - danger averted.#T1#
OcasioCortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OcasioCortez won't allow Onfoy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Onfoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OcasioCortez defends well.
Onfoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OcasioCortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onfoy is keeping the position for now.
OcasioCortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Onfoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Onfoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
OcasioCortez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onfoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Onfoy (2) vs (0) OcasioCortez
Onfoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OcasioCortez being controlled here, momentarily.
OcasioCortez wants to control the position but Onfoy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Onfoy prevents OcasioCortez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OcasioCortez wants to get back to full guard but Onfoy has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Onfoy (5) vs (0) OcasioCortez#T3##SUB#
Onfoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force OcasioCortez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so OcasioCortez shrugs it off.
Onfoy tries to control but OcasioCortez wriggling away.
Onfoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OcasioCortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Onfoy prevents OcasioCortez from getting the reversal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OcasioCortez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Onfoy looking to control but OcasioCortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Onfoy controlling from the full mount. #T4#
OcasioCortez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Onfoy has hold of OcasioCortez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and OcasioCortez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Onfoy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but OcasioCortez is holding on tight.
OcasioCortez is trying desperately to improve position.
Onfoy wants to take OcasioCortez's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Onfoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OcasioCortez is trying to escape the mount.
Onfoy controlling from mount.
Onfoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OcasioCortez tries to reverse the position but Onfoy maintains control.
Onfoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Onfoy is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T6#
OcasioCortez is desperately trying to improve his position but Onfoy has a good base and remains in mount.
OcasioCortez has given up his back. Will we see Onfoy going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Onfoy (8) vs (0) OcasioCortez
Onfoy is riding his opponent, not letting OcasioCortez buck him off.
You can see the frustration on OcasioCortez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
OcasioCortez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Onfoy keeps control of the position as OcasioCortez tries to break free.
Onfoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure OcasioCortez doesn't escape.
Onfoy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
I would not like to be OcasioCortez right now.
OcasioCortez tries to escape but Onfoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Onfoy working for a choke but OcasioCortez is defending well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Onfoy controlling the positon.#T8#
Onfoy controlling well, preventing OcasioCortez from escaping the position.
Onfoy controls the action.
You can see the frustration on OcasioCortez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
OcasioCortez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
OcasioCortez showing good submission defense here.
OcasioCortez controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T9#
Onfoy has the hooks in. OcasioCortez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
OcasioCortez is still trying to improve position.
OcasioCortez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Onfoy's guard. Nice work there by OcasioCortez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Onfoy (8) vs (2) OcasioCortez
Onfoy 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: Onfoy (10) vs (2) OcasioCortez
Onfoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OcasioCortez! Score +3 for passing guard: Onfoy (13) vs (2) OcasioCortez
Onfoy controlling from mount. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Onfoy.
Onfoy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
OcasioCortez is trying to escape the mount.
Onfoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
OcasioCortez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Onfoy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
OcasioCortez working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Onfoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
OcasioCortez is looking to improve his position but Onfoy isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Onfoy looking for a guillotine from mount but OcasioCortez is having none of it.
OcasioCortez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Onfoy looking to control but OcasioCortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OcasioCortez is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Onfoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OcasioCortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Onfoy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Onfoy controlling his opponent.
OcasioCortez tries to reverse the position but Onfoy maintains control.
Onfoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OcasioCortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Onfoy takes OcasioCortez's back. Score +3 for taking back: Onfoy (16) vs (2) OcasioCortez
OcasioCortez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Onfoy controlling from the back.
Onfoy'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.#SUB#
Onfoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Onfoy is looking for the choke from the back position but OcasioCortez is controlling his hands well.
Onfoy biding his time, controlling OcasioCortez. #SUB#
Onfoy is looking for the choke from the back position but OcasioCortez is controlling his hands well. #T14#
OcasioCortez tries to break free.
Onfoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OcasioCortez's body.
OcasioCortez wants to escape the position.
Onfoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure OcasioCortez doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Onfoy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Onfoy controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onfoy takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A very excited looking Jahsem Onfoy 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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Co-main event
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Billy Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kristoff NoocOuut!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from NoocOuut.
NoocOuut is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
#CL#
Williams rushes NoocOuut and presses him up against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown.
NoocOuut is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
NoocOuut goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoff NoocOuut.#CL#
Williams forces NoocOuut back against the cage and clinches.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NoocOuut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. NoocOuut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for NoocOuut with that takedown attempt.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
NoocOuut has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1##CL#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams is trying to drag NoocOuut to the mat but NoocOuut just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but NoocOuut prevents it.
NoocOuut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
NoocOuut stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but NoocOuut is defending well.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but NoocOuut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NoocOuut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NoocOuut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
NoocOuut tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Williams stops a takedown attempt from NoocOuut.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by NoocOuut after a bit of a struggle.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Williams is trying to drag NoocOuut to the mat but NoocOuut just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
NoocOuut tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams looking for a takedown.
NoocOuut is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams has NoocOuut pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. NoocOuut manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
NoocOuut drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams wants a takedown.
#T3#
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by NoocOuut after a bit of a struggle.
NoocOuut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but NoocOuut manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but NoocOuut manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
NoocOuut gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but NoocOuut prevents it.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NoocOuut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
NoocOuut wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NoocOuut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams is trying to drag NoocOuut to the mat but NoocOuut just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Williams is working for takedown but NoocOuut is calmly controlling the position for now.
NoocOuut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
NoocOuut looking for a takedown.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
NoocOuut stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
NoocOuut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NoocOuut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NoocOuut tries for a takedown. No joy.
NoocOuut wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NoocOuut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
NoocOuut gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
#T5#
NoocOuut is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag NoocOuut down to the mat. NoocOuut avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
NoocOuut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but NoocOuut persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
NoocOuut has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but NoocOuut pulls his leg out and moves away.
NoocOuut doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
NoocOuut tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NoocOuut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but NoocOuut pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T6#
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
NoocOuut gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
NoocOuut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NoocOuut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. NoocOuut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
NoocOuut doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Williams has NoocOuut up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but NoocOuut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. NoocOuut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T7#
NoocOuut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and pushes NoocOuut back into the cage.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NoocOuut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NoocOuut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
NoocOuut is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but NoocOuut prevents it.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NoocOuut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but NoocOuut is defending well.
NoocOuut is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.#T8#
NoocOuut wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by NoocOuut after a bit of a struggle.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but NoocOuut prevents it.
NoocOuut prevents a takedown attempt there.
NoocOuut has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NoocOuut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NoocOuut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
NoocOuut prevents a takedown attempt there.
NoocOuut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams tries for a takedown but NoocOuut manages to get underhooks.
#T9#
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NoocOuut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
NoocOuut jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
NoocOuut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! NoocOuut slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) NoocOuut
NoocOuut trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (2) NoocOuut
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Williams seems to have locked his on tight now - NoocOuut screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Williams, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Williams!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Williams thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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; Cesar Pitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fábio Araújo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Araújo instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Araújo drags the fight down to the ground.
Pitt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Araújo seems keen to control Pitt's posture.
Pitt wants to control from the top but Araújo keeps moving.
Araújo is pulling down on Pitt's head to control his posture.
Araújo wants to sweep here but Pitt controlling him for the moment.
Pitt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araújo pulls Pitt in close to prevent any damage.
Pitt 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.
Araújo is adopting a defensive guard.
Pitt wants to pass the guard but Araújo is keeping the position.#T1#
Araújo seems keen to control Pitt's posture.
Pitt trying to control but Araújo is working from the bottom.
Araújo managing to control the position.
Araújo wants to sweep here but Pitt controlling him for the moment.
Araújo is adopting a defensive guard.
Araújo 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.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Araújo is pulling down on Pitt's head. It's preventing any offense from Pitt, at least for the moment.
Araújo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araújo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araújo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitt is one step ahead there. #T3#
Araújo pulls Pitt in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Araújo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Araújo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Araújo 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.
Araújo controlling the position.
Pitt won't allow Araújo to sweep him here.
Pitt is fighting to break Araújo's control of his arms but Araújo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Araújo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Araújo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araújo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Araújo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitt (0) vs (2) Araújo#T5#
Araújo is stalling in the full guard.
Araújo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araújo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pitt is trying to keep Araújo in close.
Araújo 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Araújo.
More stalling from Araújo.#T6#
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araújo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Araújo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T7#
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitt is trying to keep Araújo in close.
#SUB#
Pitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araújo content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Araújo advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Araújo seems content to control.
Araújo is looking to advance position but Pitt won't allow it.
Araújo is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Araújo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pitt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araújo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araújo is continuing to stall.
Pitt is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pitt is looking to improve his position.
Araújo is controlling the pace.
Araújo tries to pass to full mount but Pitt defends it.
Araújo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Araújo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pitt (0) vs (5) Araújo
Pitt is desperately trying to improve his position but Araújo has a good base and remains in mount.
Araújo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araújo is looking to work his way around to Pitt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Araújo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Araújo is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araújo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Araújo the control monster continue. Boring.
Pitt stops Araújo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Araújo controlling from mount. #T13#
Pitt wants to control but Araújo is having none of it.
Araújo controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Pitt is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Araújo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pitt (0) vs (8) Araújo
I would not like to be Pitt right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Araújo wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Fábio Araújo 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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