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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Landen Novak! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Novak moves into the clinch successfully.
Novak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shimada after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Shimada pulls guard. Novak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimada swivels though and keeps the full guard. Novak sitting in guard here, content to control. Novak passes Shimada's right leg, so he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Novak is looking to pass Shimada's guard but actually Shimada recovers to full guard. Novak trying to control but Shimada is working from the bottom. #T1# Novak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimada swivels though and keeps the full guard. Novak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Novak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Novak keeps trying to improve his position. Shimada trying to control the position here. #T2# Novak is looking to pass into half guard but Shimada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shimada is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (0) Novak#SUB2# Novak has an active guard here but Shimada has managed to pass into half guard.
Novak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Novak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3# Novak is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shimada jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (5) vs (0) Novak Novak is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Novak is trying to control Shimada's posture but Shimada avoids it. You can see the frustration on Novak's face as Shimada controls the position. Novak is trying to get back to half guard. A lull in the action here.#T5# Novak tries to buck Shimada off but Shimada is having none of it. Novak holds on to Shimada's head and controls the position momentarily. Shimada controls the position. Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novak keeps working. #T6# Shimada moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7# Novak is trying to get back to half guard. Shimada is staying tight to Novak's torso, preventing him from escaping. Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novak keeps working. #T8# Novak is looking for a sweep. Novak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Novak is trying to get back to full guard. Shimada controlling the pace. Novak trying to hold on to Shimada's head to control him but Shimada postures up.
#T9# Shimada trying to control the pace. Shimada trying to mount his opponent but Novak defends it. #T10# Novak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Novak is trying to maintain the position but Shimada is very close to passing his half guard. Shimada is trying to control the action in half guard but Novak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Novak wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
Novak has a hand on Shimada's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shimada takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (8) vs (0) Novak#T11# Shimada controlling the position easily from mount. Novak tries to control Shimada's body but Shimada pushes him off. Novak squirms to his side and now Shimada has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shimada (11) vs (0) Novak Novak looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12# Shimada doesn't have the hooks in and Novak manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (11) vs (2) Novak Novak stays in close to Shimada's body and controls the position. Shimada can't keep his opponent in guard - Novak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Novak seems to be working for a kimura but Shimada defends the submission attempt.#T13# Novak is looking to pass Shimada's guard but actually Shimada recovers to full guard. Novak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shimada managing to control the position. Novak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14# Novak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimada swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shimada keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully. Novak works a leg free and moves into half guard. Novak performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Shimada is defending against the submission attempts here by Novak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Novak wants to take a breather but Shimada is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Shimada takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Irakli Talakvadze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jaden Burrow! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Burrow takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Burrow has clasped his hands together around Talakvadze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Talakvadze (0) vs (4) Burrow Burrow wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping him busy. Burrow slows the pace down. Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Talakvadze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Talakvadze is looking for a sweep. Burrow working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of a lull in the action here. Talakvadze is trying to control Burrow's posture but Burrow avoids it. Talakvadze tries to buck Burrow off but Burrow is having none of it.#T1# Burrow trying to control the position but Talakvadze is working away. Burrow controls the position. Talakvadze is looking for a sweep. Burrow trying to control the position but Talakvadze is working away. Talakvadze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (4) Burrow Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Burrow defending well. Talakvadze controlling the pace. The fighters are battling for position here. Burrow manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Burrow controls Talakvadze momentarily but Talakvadze frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Talakvadze controls the pace.#T2# Talakvadze postures up.
#SUB2# Burrow working for a triangle but Talakvadze defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Burrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Talakvadze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2# Talakvadze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talakvadze has managed to get both his arms back between Burrow's legs - danger averted. Burrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrow, not yet. Burrow keeping full guard, as Talakvadze tries to pass. Burrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrow, not yet. Burrow trying to control the position.
#T4# Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Burrow is looking for a triangle but Talakvadze pushes his legs off easily.
Talakvadze looking to pass the guard. Talakvadze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Talakvadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5##SUB2# Burrow is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Talakvadze has his hands clasped together but Burrow extends and breaks Talakvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Burrow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaden Burrow! |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okada.#CL2# Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches. Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the cage. Okada tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
#TD# Okada pulls guard successfully.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Okada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Okada is tightening it up a little... Thibodeaux has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thibodeaux reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thibodeaux taps out! Nice BJJ there by Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuki Okada! During a confident post fight interview, Yuki Okada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Quandale Dingle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Dingle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.#TD2# Thibodeaux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dingle (0) vs (4) Thibodeaux Dingle can't do much from the bottom here. Dingle tries to buck Thibodeaux off but Thibodeaux is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dingle prevents Thibodeaux from improving position. Dingle tries to improve position but can't. A control attempt from Dingle but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dingle (0) vs (6) Thibodeaux#T1# Dingle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dingle is looking to escape. Dingle can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Thibodeaux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dingle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dingle (2) vs (6) Thibodeaux#T2##SUB2# Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dingle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dingle trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dingle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thibodeaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dingle has Thibodeaux in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dingle (2) vs (8) Thibodeaux Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Dingle.#T3# Thibodeaux trying to control but Dingle is working from the bottom. #SUB# Dingle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thibodeaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dingle. Score +3 for passing guard: Dingle (2) vs (11) Thibodeaux Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dingle keeps working. Dingle is trying to improve his position. Dingle is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position. #T4##SUB2# Thibodeaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Dingle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Dingle tries to roll over but Thibodeaux keeps him under control. Dingle trying to hold on to Thibodeaux's head to control him but Thibodeaux postures up.
#SUB2# Thibodeaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dingle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thibodeaux. #T5# Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Dingle is working from the bottom. Dingle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The fighters are battling for position here. Dingle manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dingle looking to control.
Dingle wants to sweep but no luck. Dingle working a defensive guard but Thibodeaux manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dingle (2) vs (14) Thibodeaux#T6# Dingle tries to bench press Thibodeaux off him but Thibodeaux keeps the position. Dingle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Dingle is working hard here to advance position.#T7# Dingle looking for a sweep but Thibodeaux has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dingle (2) vs (16) Thibodeaux#SUB2# Thibodeaux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Dingle 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: Dingle (4) vs (16) Thibodeaux Dingle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Thibodeaux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dingle doesn't defend quickly enough and Thibodeaux has managed to lock this one up! Can Dingle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thibodeaux on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sincere Thibodeaux! A relieved looking Sincere Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maeda napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Maeda Maeda can't do much from the bottom here. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Maeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts. Maeda is trying to get back to full guard. 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maeda wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2# Maeda looking for submissions off his back. Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control. Maeda tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Maeda keeps trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maeda won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. Maeda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Maeda is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Maeda is looking to improve his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Maeda defends it. Maeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maeda.#SUB# Gracie 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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maeda holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well. Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. Maeda is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Maeda keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4# 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.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard. Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (0) Maeda Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Maeda tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T5# Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Maeda tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Maeda is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Maeda is having none of it. Maeda tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.#T6# Maeda is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (10) vs (0) Maeda Maeda wants to escape the position.
Maeda turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Maeda Gracie keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass. #SUB2# Maeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Maeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (12) vs (2) Maeda Gracie is stalling in the full guard. Gracie preventing the sweep. #T7# Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maeda's guard. Gracie controlling the action here. #T8# Maeda wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (2) Maeda Maeda trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.#T9# Maeda is not content to let Gracie control the position. Maeda is looking for a sweep. Gracie trying to control the position but Maeda is working away. #SUB# Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Maeda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Gracie! In defeat, Ichiroshi Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Sammy Carrillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Lara! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Carrillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrillo (2) vs (0) Lara The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carrillo wants to pass to mount but Lara is defending the position. #SUB2# Lara looking for submissions off his back. Lara wants to control but Carrillo is keeping busy.
Carrillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Carrillo is working for a kimura but Lara is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lara gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB2# Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now. Carrillo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lara's guard. #SUB# Carrillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lara is looking to improve his position.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara. Lara keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Lara has his foot on Carrillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrillo works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Lara can't keep his opponent in guard - Carrillo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Carrillo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Carrillo trying to pass the guard but Lara defending well. Lara is trying to maintain the position but Carrillo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2# Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Carrillo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Carrillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Carrillo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lara won't allow Carrillo to pass to mount. #SUB# Carrillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lara defends it well. #SUB# Carrillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4# Carrillo wants to pass the guard but Lara is defending well. Carrillo prevents Lara from improving his position.#SUB2# Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Carrillo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lara reverses the position - he's now on top in Carrillo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrillo (2) vs (2) Lara#SUB# Carrillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Carrillo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lara escapes and throws Carrillo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrillo (2) vs (5) Lara#T5##SUB2# Lara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carrillo, who protects the arm well. Lara wants to control but Carrillo is keeping him busy. Carrillo wants to control but Lara postures up. Lara trying to control the position but Carrillo is working away. Carrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Lara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Lara tries for a kimura but Carrillo is defending well. #T6##SUB2# Lara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carrillo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lara tries to advance to mount but can't. Carrillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7# Carrillo is looking for a sweep. Carrillo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Carrillo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Lara is trying to work for a kimura but Carrillo is defending well.
Lara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrillo keeps working. #SUB2# Lara is working for a submission of some sort.
Lara passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrillo (2) vs (8) Lara#T8##SUB2# Lara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Carrillo is trying to get back to half guard. Carrillo wants to control but Lara postures up. Carrillo looking for a sweep but Lara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carrillo (2) vs (10) Lara Lara content just to control the position here. #T9# Carrillo is looking to get to half guard. Carrillo tries to hold on but Lara postures up.#SUB2# Lara moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carrillo has worked his arm free - good work by Carrillo!
Carrillo is trying to control Lara's posture but Lara avoids it. Carrillo looking for a sweep but Lara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carrillo (2) vs (12) Lara Carrillo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Carrillo (2) vs (15) Lara#T10##SUB2# Lara looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2# Lara looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Lara seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Carrillo's chin but Carrillo turns very nicely into Lara's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Carrillo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrillo (4) vs (15) Lara Lara keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass. Lara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11# Carrillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now. Carrillo pushes down on Lara's leg and manages to get into half guard. Carrillo tries to pass to full mount but Lara defends it. #SUB# Carrillo seems to be working for a kimura but Lara defends the submission attempt. Lara regains full guard. Nicely done. Lara controls Carrillo momentarily but Carrillo frees himself. #SUB2# Lara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12# Lara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrillo (4) vs (17) Lara Lara wants to control from the top but Carrillo keeps moving. #SUB# Carrillo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lara stacks Carrillo 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: Carrillo (4) vs (20) Lara#SUB2# Lara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13##SUB2# Lara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Carrillo tries to bench press Lara off him but Lara keeps the position. #SUB2# Lara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Carrillo tries to improve position but can't. #T14# Carrillo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carrillo (8) vs (20) Lara Lara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carrillo wants to free his trapped foot but Lara is holding on for dear life with his legs. Carrillo prevents Lara from improving his position. Lara is trying to maintain the position but Carrillo is very close to passing his half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Carrillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lara defends it well. Lara is looking to control Carrillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lara avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight! Lara wins on points by 20 to 8. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Monk Seal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vadim Morozov! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Seal swats away the attempt to clinch by Morozov.#CL2# Morozov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Seal pulls guard. Morozov sitting in guard here, content to control. Seal wants to sweep here but Morozov controlling him for the moment. Seal is trying to keep Morozov in close.
Morozov trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seal looking to control but Morozov passes into half guard.
Morozov prevents Seal from improving his position.#T1# Seal is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard. Morozov is taking a breather. Seal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Seal is looking to control Morozov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seal avoid being mounted? Seal gets full guard. Morozov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seal (2) vs (0) Morozov Morozov is pulling down on Seal's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2# Morozov working for submissions but it's allowed Seal to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seal pulls his head out easily. Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Seal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morozov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Morozov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Seal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seal (5) vs (0) Morozov Morozov is trying to escape the position but Seal is controlling the position. #T3# Seal trying to control the position but Morozov is working away. Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Seal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB# Seal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB# Seal tries for a kimura but Morozov is defending well. Morozov struggling a bit here. Morozov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Morozov is still trying to improve position. Seal controls the position from side control.#T5# Seal tries to advance to mount but can't. Morozov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Morozov gets back to half guard. Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seal is working away from the top position though. Seal is keen to just control but Morozov is a slippery customer. Morozov wants to control but Seal is keeping busy.
Morozov controlling the position well. #T6# Seal is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seal in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Seal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seal pulls his head out easily. #T7# Morozov regains full guard. Nicely done. Seal looking to pass the guard. Seal trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Morozov is looking for a triangle but Seal pushes his legs off easily.
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morozov is trying to keep Seal in close.
#T8##SUB2# Morozov looking for subs off his back but Seal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Seal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Morozov is trying to get back to full guard. Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Seal (5) vs (4) Morozov#T9# Seal breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seal (7) vs (4) Morozov Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morozov is trying to hold Seal in close to prevent damage but Seal has managed to pass into half guard.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Seal is looking for a kimura but Morozov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seal to get the leverage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov. Seal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10# Morozov wants to sweep but no luck. Morozov working a defensive guard here.
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morozov has control of Seal's left arm, preventing Seal from doing any damage. #SUB2# Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11# Seal slips nicely into half guard. Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Seal is very close to passing his half guard. Seal wants to pass the guard but Morozov is defending well. Seal trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away. #T12##SUB# Seal is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Seal (7) vs (8) Morozov Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Morozov tries to keep control of the position but Seal is staying busy.#SUB2# Morozov working for a choke but Seal is defending well. Morozov keeps control of the position as Seal tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2# Morozov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Seal wants to escape the position.
#SUB2# Morozov looking for the choke but no joy. Morozov 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.
Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14# Morozov trying to control. Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Morozov keeps control of the position easily here as Seal tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Seal right now.
Seal wants to control his opponent's hands but Morozov gets his hands free. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morozov is hanging on to Seal's back as he tries to escape.
Seal is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight! Morozov wins on points by 8 to 7. Vadim Morozov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 4 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Montoya drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Montoya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montoya jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Montoya gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Montoya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. 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. Gracie passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gracie stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Montoya is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard. Montoya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Gracie controlling the pace. Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2# Gracie trying to control the action but Montoya is working from the bottom. Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. It looks like Gracie 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.#T3# Gracie is continuing to stall. The adventures of Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.#T4# Gracie is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position. Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control. Montoya is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount. Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5# Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it. Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Montoya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gracie trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom. #T6# Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Montoya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard. #T7# Gracie content to stall in guard here. Montoya pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. Gracie trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom. #T8# Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard. #T9# Gracie controlling from the top position. Gracie wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving. Montoya is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10# Gracie passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (0) vs (3) Gracie Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montoya is looking to escape. #T11# Montoya tries to hold on but Gracie postures up. Montoya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Montoya has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T12# Gracie 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. Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montoya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gracie is trying to control. Montoya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13# Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Montoya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gracie looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14# Montoya controlling the position. Montoya working a defensive guard here.
Montoya keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie 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: Montoya (2) vs (3) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight! Gracie wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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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 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Tithonus clinches up with Lara and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Tithonus lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tithonus (2) vs (0) Lara Lara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tithonus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (2) vs (2) Lara Tithonus tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lara trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tithonus 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tithonus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (4) vs (2) Lara Tithonus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tithonus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now. Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Lara keeping full guard, as Tithonus tries to pass. Lara keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Lara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tithonus passes Lara's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Lara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tithonus passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (7) vs (2) Lara Lara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tithonus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tithonus (7) vs (6) Lara#SUB2# Lara is persistently looking for the submission but Tithonus is defending it well.
I really don't envy Tithonus right now.
#T2##SUB2# Tithonus has hold of Lara's leg, trying to break free but it's let Lara lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Tithonus is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Lara throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Lara! In defeat, Memnon Tithonus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Kyung Quyen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Billy Fischer! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Quyen wants to clinch up but Fischer keeps it at a distance.#TD# Fischer tries to sprawl but Quyen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quyen (2) vs (0) Fischer Quyen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (5) vs (0) Fischer Quyen trying to control but Fischer is having none of it. Fischer tries to hold on but Quyen postures up. Quyen looking to control but Fischer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quyen wants to take Fischer's back here but Fischer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB# Quyen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fischer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fischer and Quyen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Fischer can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Quyen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fischer keeps working. Quyen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quyen (7) vs (0) Fischer Fischer is trying to escape the mount but Quyen keeps good control and instead manages to take Fischer's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Quyen (10) vs (0) Fischer#SUB# Quyen working for a choke but Fischer is defending well. Will Quyen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2##SUB# Quyen looking to break Fischer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fischer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Quyen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Quyen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Quyen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Quyen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fischer reverses the position brilliantly into Quyen's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (10) vs (2) Fischer Fischer preventing the sweep. Fischer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3# Quyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Quyen has an active guard here but Fischer has managed to pass into half guard.
Quyen wants to improve his position but Fischer is controlling well.
#SUB# Quyen looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Fischer is controlling the pace.
Fischer wants to take a breather but Quyen is having none of it. Quyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Quyen trying to control from the bottom.
Quyen is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2# Fischer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quyen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fischer. Fischer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quyen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Quyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Quyen is trying to control but can't.
#T6# Quyen gets full guard. Quyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Quyen is looking for a triangle but Fischer pushes his legs off easily.
Fischer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quyen is keeping the position for now. Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Quyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Quyen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fischer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (12) vs (2) Fischer Quyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fischer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7# Fischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Quyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fischer being controlled here, momentarily. Quyen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8# Fischer keeping full guard, as Quyen tries to pass. Quyen stopping the sweep attempt from Fischer. Quyen looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Quyen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fischer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (12) vs (4) Fischer#T9# Fischer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. 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 (14) vs (4) Fischer Quyen won't allow Fischer to sweep him here. Quyen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (17) vs (4) Fischer Quyen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quyen (19) vs (4) Fischer#T10# Fischer tries to reverse the position but Quyen maintains control. Quyen tries to control but Fischer wriggling away. Fischer tries to hold on but Quyen postures up.#SUB# Quyen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fischer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fischer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (19) vs (6) Fischer#SUB# Quyen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fischer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Quyen looking for subs off his back but Fischer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Quyen tries to roll over but Fischer keeps him under control.#T11# Quyen wants to get back to full guard but Fischer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (19) vs (9) Fischer Quyen tries to improve position but can't. Fischer is looking to take a break and control but Quyen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12# Quyen is looking for a sweep. Fischer in side control, just content to control the action for now. Quyen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fischer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Quyen struggling a bit here. Quyen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13# Quyen is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Quyen is trying to maintain the position but Fischer is very close to passing his half guard. Quyen is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Quyen is working hard here to advance position. Quyen is not content to let Fischer control the position.#T14# Quyen trying to control but Fischer postures up.
Quyen wants to improve his position but Fischer is controlling well.
Quyen wants to sweep but Fischer has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (19) vs (12) Fischer Quyen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fischer moves into full mount! Quyen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (19) vs (15) Fischer Fischer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Quyen takes the fight on points by 19 to 15. Kyung Quyen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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