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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Talakvadze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Talakvadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Talakvadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Thibodeaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thibodeaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has his foot on Talakvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talakvadze works his way back into a safe position though.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Talakvadze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talakvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB#
Talakvadze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talakvadze has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Talakvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thibodeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talakvadze stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Talakvadze controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talakvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talakvadze defends well.
Talakvadze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thibodeaux's guard.
Well, if Talakvadze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Talakvadze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talakvadze tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Talakvadze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Talakvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thibodeaux avoid being mounted?#T4#
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talakvadze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Talakvadze off him but Talakvadze keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Talakvadze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thibodeaux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Talakvadze 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.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
Talakvadze is looking to pass Thibodeaux's guard but actually Thibodeaux recovers to full guard.
Talakvadze stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.#T6#
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talakvadze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talakvadze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7##SUB#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Talakvadze escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face as Talakvadze controls the position.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Talakvadze's posture but Talakvadze avoids it.
Talakvadze controls the position.
Talakvadze working away.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Talakvadze is continuing to stall.
Thibodeaux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Talakvadze's best efforts.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position.
Talakvadze controlling the pace. #T9#
Thibodeaux is trying to control but can't.
Talakvadze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Talakvadze trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Talakvadze is controlling well.
Talakvadze controlling the action here.#T10#
Thibodeaux tries to roll over but Talakvadze keeps him under control.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Talakvadze's head to control him but Talakvadze postures up.
Thibodeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Talakvadze controlling the action here. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talakvadze pulls his head out easily.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping busy.
Talakvadze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Thibodeaux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Talakvadze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Talakvadze has control of the leg. #T14#
Talakvadze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thibodeaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Talakvadze advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (9) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talakvadze wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thibodeaux fails with the takedown#TD#
and Burrow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burrow (4) vs (0) Thibodeaux
A lull in the action here.
Burrow working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working. #T1#
Thibodeaux trying to remain calm as Burrow controls from the top position.
Burrow trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux seems a little lost for a moment, as Burrow dominates the positioning.
Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away. #T2#
Burrow content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Burrow keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Burrow stalls from top position.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Burrow control the position.
Thibodeaux is being controlled here. #T4#
Burrow wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Burrow wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Burrow takes a little break here. Thibodeaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thibodeaux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrow (4) vs (2) Thibodeaux#T6#
Burrow is trying to maintain the position but Thibodeaux is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Burrow could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thibodeaux has cracked it and Burrow is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sincere Thibodeaux! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Monk Seal!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Seal closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Maeda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maeda (2) vs (0) Seal#SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Seal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seal won't allow Maeda to pass to mount.
Seal is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Seal wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Seal is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
#T1#
Maeda is pressing down on Seal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seal is holding on for now. #SUB#
Seal is defending against the submission attempts here by Maeda.
Maeda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Seal is defending against the submission attempts here by Maeda.
Seal is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maeda jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maeda (5) vs (0) Seal#T2##SUB#
Maeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seal, who protects the arm well.
Maeda working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seal is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maeda's best efforts.#T3##SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Seal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seal trying to control but Maeda postures up.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Seal defending well.
Seal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Seal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (5) vs (2) Seal
Seal preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maeda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maeda (5) vs (5) Seal#T4#
Seal is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.
Seal trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Maeda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Seal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maeda (5) vs (7) Seal
Maeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seal takes Maeda's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maeda is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Maeda (5) vs (10) Seal
Seal controlling well, preventing Maeda from escaping the position.
Seal tries to keep control of the position but Maeda is staying busy.
Maeda is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Seal is persistently looking for the submission but Maeda is defending it well.
#T6#
Seal trying to control.
Maeda is trying to break free.
Maeda trying to control the hands but Seal breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Maeda 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 Seal gets his way!
Seal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maeda doesn't escape.
Maeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maeda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Seal's guard. Nice work there by Maeda.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (7) vs (10) Seal#T7##SUB2#
Seal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Seal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Seal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
Maeda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seal trying to control the position.
#T8#
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Seal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Seal is retaining full guard.
Maeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seal working a defensive guard here.
Seal can't keep his opponent in guard - Maeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Maeda trying to mount his opponent but Seal defends it. #SUB#
Maeda is working for a kimura here but Seal manages to reverse the position and he's now in Maeda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (7) vs (12) Seal
Seal pushes down on Maeda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Seal is controlling well.
Seal slows the pace down in half guard.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Seal is controlling well.
#T10#
Seal is trying to control the action in half guard but Maeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Seal is stalling here. Maeda is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Seal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maeda has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maeda (11) vs (12) Seal#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seal tries to buck Maeda off but Maeda is having none of it.
Seal prevents Maeda from moving into mount. #SUB#
Maeda swings around for an armbar but Seal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maeda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (11) vs (14) Seal
Seal trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maeda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Seal trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seal tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Maeda trying to keep a closed guard but Seal is proving a slippery customer.
Seal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Seal 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.
Seal is pushing down on Maeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Seal has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Seal wants to free his trapped foot but Maeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maeda is staying active underneath Seal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Seal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maeda (11) vs (17) Seal#SUB2#
Seal looking to secure an arm triangle but Maeda defends it well.
Maeda tries to reverse the position but Seal maintains control.#T13#
Seal moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Maeda (11) vs (20) Seal
Seal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maeda.
Seal struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maeda turns into Seal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (13) vs (20) Seal
Maeda wants to control from the top but Seal keeps moving.
Seal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maeda is looking to pass into half guard but Seal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Seal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maeda (13) vs (22) Seal#T14##SUB#
Maeda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seal has passed into half guard!
Maeda is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Seal trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Seal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Seal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Seal wants to work for an arm triangle but Maeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seal wins on points by 22 to 13.
A very excited looking Monk Seal 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.
Ichiroshi Maeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect to my opponent'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Quandale Dingle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dingle drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Dingle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Dingle
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingle is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Dingle tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Dingle is defending the position.
Dingle is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Dingle tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Dingle wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dingle wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Dingle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingle is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingle is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dingle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dingle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Dingle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Dingle wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dingle is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dingle is having none of it.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie prevents Dingle from improving his position.
Dingle trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dingle keeping control of the position.
Dingle is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Dingle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dingle is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dingle is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Dingle is looking to improve his position.
Dingle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dingle.#T6##SUB2#
Dingle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dingle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dingle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dingle has eaten all the pies!#T7#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dingle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dingle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dingle's guard.
Dingle tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Dingle is trying to get back to full guard.
Dingle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dingle is keeping the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Dingle is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Dingle
Dingle is looking for a sweep.
Dingle wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T9#
Dingle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dingle keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dingle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dingle is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Dingle is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dingle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Dingle is keeping him busy.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Dingle trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Dingle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Dingle
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dingle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dingle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dingle not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Dingle is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Dingle doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Dingle
Dingle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Dingle
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
Dingle struggling a bit here.
Dingle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Gracie slows the pace down.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the action but Dingle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dingle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dingle tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Dingle is still trying to improve position.
Dingle regains half guard.
Dingle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dingle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dingle won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Okada pushes Lara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lara tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the cage and eventually Lara drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Okada pulls guard. #SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a leg! Okada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okada manages to kick Lara off! Lara jumps back into Okada's guard.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Okada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lara stacks Okada on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (3) vs (0) Okada
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (5) vs (0) Okada
Lara tries to control but Okada wriggling away. #T1##SUB#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Okada reaches up to try and control the position but Lara seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Okada rolls and tries to escape and now Lara has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lara (8) vs (0) Okada
Okada tries to escape the position.
Lara controlling from the back.
Okada trying to control the action but Lara just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Okada right now.
What can Okada do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Lara looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB#
Okada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lara's arms. #SUB#
Lara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Okada trying to control the hands but Lara breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada tries to roll but Lara sticks to his back.
Okada turns into Lara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (8) vs (2) Okada
Okada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lara is looking for a triangle here but Okada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (8) vs (5) Okada
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lara looking for subs from the bottom but Okada mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (8) vs (8) Okada
Lara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okada trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Okada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (10) vs (8) Okada#T4#
Okada looking to control.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okada working for submissions but it's allowed Lara to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Okada has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (13) vs (8) Okada
Okada stops Lara from passing to mount.
Lara advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (15) vs (8) Okada#SUB#
Lara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okada has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okada! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (15) vs (10) Okada
Okada stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.#T5#
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara keeping full guard, as Okada tries to pass.
Lara 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: Lara (17) vs (10) Okada#SUB#
Lara is looking for a kimura but Okada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lara to get the leverage.
Lara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okada! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (20) vs (10) Okada#T6##SUB#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okada keeps trying to improve his position.
Okada tries to hold on but Lara postures up.
Okada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Lara content just to control the position here.
Okada sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lara wants to pass the guard but Okada is defending well. #SUB#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okada sees it coming and defends easily.
Okada tries to roll over but Lara keeps him under control.
Lara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okada keeps working. #T8##SUB2#
Okada looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lara passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (23) vs (10) Okada
Okada wants to control but Lara postures up.
Lara advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (25) vs (10) Okada
Okada tries to hold on but Lara pushes him away.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely.
Okada tries to hold on but Lara postures up.#T9#
Okada working to try and regain half guard.
Okada is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lara has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lara (28) vs (10) Okada
Okada is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Lara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Okada has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lara working for a choke but Okada is defending well.
Lara keeps control of the position as Okada tries to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Okada defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Okada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lara keeps control of the position easily here as Okada tries to buck him off.
Okada tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Lara trying to control but Okada is having none of it.
Lara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Okada is trying to escape the mount.
Okada wants to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okada is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lara has control of Okada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T12#
Lara looking to control but Okada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lara controlling from the full mount.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely.
Okada tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lara mounts Okada! Really nice guard pass there!
Lara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lara moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lara (31) vs (10) Okada#SUB#
Lara is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Okada trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Lara is trying to stick to Okada's back but Okada is turning into Lara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (31) vs (12) Okada
Okada advances to half guard.
Lara gets full guard.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okada is aware though and is defending well.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lara takes the fight on points by 31 to 12. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Carrillo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fischer has Carrillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fischer is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fischer jumps into guard, dragging Carrillo to the mat.
Carrillo wants to pass the guard but Fischer is keeping the position.
Carrillo is still trying to improve position.
Fischer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer is pulling down on Carrillo's head. It's preventing any offense from Carrillo, at least for the moment.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass. #T1#
Fischer wants to sweep here but Carrillo controlling him for the moment.
Fischer has control of Carrillo's left arm, preventing Carrillo from doing any damage.
Carrillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Carrillo keeps trying to improve his position.
Carrillo is looking to advance position but Fischer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fischer (4) vs (0) Carrillo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Carrillo is trying to escape the mount.
Carrillo is trying to reverse the position but instead Fischer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (7) vs (0) Carrillo
Fischer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fischer is riding his opponent, not letting Carrillo buck him off. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Carrillo just trying to survive but Fischer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fischer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carrillo doesn't escape.
Carrillo is really stuck here.
Carrillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carrillo wants to control his opponent's hands but Fischer gets his hands free.
Fischer controls the action.
I really don't envy Carrillo right now.
#T5#
Carrillo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carrillo wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Carrillo right now.
Carrillo can't escape the position.
Good control from Fischer.
Fischer continues to stall.#T6#
Carrillo just trying to survive but Fischer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Carrillo rolls, trying to escape but Fischer keeps control of the position.
Fischer is trying to stick to Carrillo's back but Carrillo is turning into Fischer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fischer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carrillo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (7) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Fischer is controlling Carrillo's posture.#T7#
Fischer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carrillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fischer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrillo won't allow Fischer to sweep him here.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fischer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (9) vs (2) Carrillo#T8##SUB2#
Fischer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Carrillo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Carrillo is looking for a triangle here but Fischer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (12) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo tries to bench press Fischer off him but Fischer keeps the position.
Fischer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T9#
More hug and hope from Fischer.
Carrillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fischer gets to mount! Carrillo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fischer (14) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo tries to improve his position but instead Fischer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (17) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo is really stuck here.
What can Carrillo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Carrillo is really stuck here.
Carrillo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fischer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Carrillo tries to roll but Fischer sticks to his back.
Fischer has good solid back control here.
Fischer not allowing Carrillo to control his hands. #T11#
Fischer 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.
Fischer gets his hands free as Carrillo looks to control.
Fischer has the hooks in. Carrillo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carrillo trying to control the position but Fischer manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Fischer is hanging on to Carrillo's back as he tries to escape.
Carrillo turns into Fischer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (17) vs (4) Carrillo
Carrillo looking to pass the guard.
Fischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrillo passes into half guard.
Carrillo trying to mount his opponent but Fischer defends it. #T13#
Fischer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carrillo being controlled here momentarily.
Carrillo looking to pass the guard.
Fischer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carrillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (19) vs (4) Carrillo#SUB2#
Carrillo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fischer passes into half guard.
#T14#
Fischer controlling the action here.
Fischer'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.#SUB2#
Carrillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer prevents Carrillo from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fischer takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
An out of breath Billy Fischer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Landen Novak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Novak (2) vs (0) Montoya
Montoya won't allow Novak to pass to mount.
Montoya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Montoya keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Novak is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Novak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Novak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Novak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montoya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montoya desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Montoya is refusing to be controlled, as Novak sits in half guard.
Montoya keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Novak is trying to work for a kimura but Montoya is defending well.
Montoya controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Novak slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Novak seems to be working for a kimura but Montoya defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Montoya trying to control here.
Novak wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak wants to control but Montoya is keeping him busy.
Montoya desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Novak is pressing down on Montoya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montoya is holding on for now. #T4#
Montoya is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Montoya defends it.
Montoya trying to control from the bottom.
Novak is trying to control. Montoya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montoya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Novak looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Novak trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Novak looking to sit in guard and control but Montoya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Novak (2) vs (2) Montoya
Novak wants to control but Montoya passes easily into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but Novak defending well.
Novak wants to sweep but Montoya has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (2) vs (5) Montoya#T6#
Novak tries to bench press Montoya off him but Montoya keeps the position.
Novak looking for a sweep but Montoya has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Novak (2) vs (7) Montoya
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Novak is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya fails to move to back control.
Novak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Novak (2) vs (10) Montoya
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Novak tries to roll but Montoya sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Montoya is trying to stick to Novak's back but Novak is turning into Montoya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Montoya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Novak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Novak (4) vs (10) Montoya
Novak pushing down on Montoya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montoya wants to control but Novak is keeping busy.
#T10#
Novak wants to pass to mount but Montoya is defending the position.
Montoya keeping hold of Novak's head, controlling as best he can.
Montoya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Novak pushes down on Montoya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Novak trying to pass the guard but Montoya defending well. #T11#
Montoya trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Montoya keeping control of the position.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Montoya defends it.
Novak wants to advance to full mount but Montoya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Montoya has Novak pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Novak advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (7) vs (10) Montoya
Montoya stops Novak from passing to mount.
Montoya tries to buck Novak off but Novak is having none of it.
Novak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Novak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Montoya is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
Novak tries to move to mount but Montoya blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Montoya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
I wouldn't like to be where Montoya is right now.
Novak trying to control the position but Montoya is working away.
Novak tries to advance to mount but Montoya denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kyung Quyen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quyen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quyen tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Quyen tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Quyen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quyen (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Quyen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (2) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quyen wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Quyen looking to pass the guard.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quyen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Quyen is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Quyen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Quyen has control of the leg.
Gracie is not content to let Quyen control the position.#SUB#
Quyen is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Quyen tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T2#
Quyen is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quyen wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quyen defends it easily.
Quyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quyen looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (2) vs (4) Gracie
Quyen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Quyen working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Quyen trying to control from the bottom.
Quyen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quyen.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quyen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Quyen's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Quyen working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Quyen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (2) vs (7) Gracie
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Quyen is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Quyen regains half guard.
Quyen wants to get back to full guard.
Quyen is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Quyen trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Quyen tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Quyen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quyen.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quyen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (4) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie has his hands on Quyen's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quyen is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Quyen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quyen wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T7#
Gracie is trying to keep Quyen in close.
Quyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Quyen trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Quyen passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Quyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quyen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Quyen is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB#
Quyen is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Quyen from advancing position.
Quyen wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Quyen wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #T9#
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Quyen has control of the leg.
Quyen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quyen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (7) vs (7) Gracie
Quyen wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T10#
Quyen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Quyen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Quyen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gracie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Quyen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Quyen lets go of the hold and Gracie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyung Quyen!
After winning the bout, Kyung Quyen 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tithonus keeps the fight on the outside.
And Tithonus tries to counter it with a takedown but Morozov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Tithonus clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tithonus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morozov can't fight it off and eventually Tithonus manages to take the fight to the floor. Morozov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Tithonus
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Tithonus pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morozov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tithonus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Tithonus
Morozov tries to hold on but Tithonus postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Tithonus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tithonus wants to take his opponent's back but instead Morozov manages to regain half guard.
Tithonus is trying to control the action in half guard but Morozov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tithonus not doing much here.
Tithonus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Tithonus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tithonus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tithonus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tithonus seems to be looking for submissions.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tithonus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tithonus trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tithonus is aware though and is defending well.
Tithonus stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.
Tithonus looking to pass the guard.
Tithonus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (11) Tithonus
Morozov is not content to let Tithonus control the position.
Tithonus tries to move to mount but Morozov blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position.
Tithonus trying to control the position but Morozov is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position. #T5#
Tithonus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morozov (0) vs (13) Tithonus
Tithonus prevents Morozov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Tithonus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morozov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morozov shrugs it off.
Tithonus looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tithonus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (0) vs (16) Tithonus
Morozov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is trying to defend against the choke here but Tithonus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tithonus Tightens the hold and Morozov taps out furiously! Tithonus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
An out of breath Memnon Tithonus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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