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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Quandale Dingle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Talakvadze swats away the attempt to clinch by Dingle.#TD2#
Talakvadze is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dingle's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dingle (0) vs (2) Talakvadze
Dingle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dingle wants to improve his position but Talakvadze is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talakvadze is pressing down on Dingle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingle is holding on for now.
Talakvadze is controlling the pace.
Talakvadze prevents Dingle from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Talakvadze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Talakvadze's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dingle (4) vs (2) Talakvadze#SUB#
Dingle sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Talakvadze taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quandale Dingle!
During a confident post fight interview, Quandale Dingle 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montoya tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux is trying to drag Montoya to the mat but Montoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Montoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Montoya holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sincere Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Montoya jumps guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to advance position but Montoya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (4) Montoya
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
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.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Montoya 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.
Montoya controlling his opponent. #T2#
Thibodeaux wants to hold on but Montoya pushes him away.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount but Montoya keeps good control and instead manages to take Thibodeaux's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thibodeaux (0) vs (7) Montoya
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Montoya manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Montoya is hanging on to Thibodeaux's back as he tries to escape.
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Montoya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Thibodeaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in.
Montoya has the hooks in. Thibodeaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Thibodeaux right now.
#T5#
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Montoya manages to sink in the hooks.
Montoya controls the action.
Montoya controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position.
Montoya struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
Montoya keeps control of the position easily here as Thibodeaux tries to buck him off.
Montoya is hanging on to Thibodeaux's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Montoya tightening his grip on Thibodeaux, looking for the choke.
Thibodeaux can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
What can Thibodeaux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thibodeaux tries to escape but Montoya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Montoya is not going to allow Thibodeaux to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Thibodeaux tries to roll but Montoya sticks to his back.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Montoya manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Thibodeaux right now.
#T9#
Montoya controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position.
Montoya struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Montoya is not going to allow Thibodeaux to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Thibodeaux is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Montoya gets his hands free.
Thibodeaux is really stuck here.
#T11#
Montoya tries to get the hooks in deep but Thibodeaux pushed the leg off.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Thibodeaux tries to roll but Montoya sticks to his back.
Montoya not allowing Thibodeaux to control his hands. #T13#
Thibodeaux can't escape the position.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Montoya controls the action.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in.
Montoya wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Montoya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Burrow darts in and clinches Okada up against the cage.
Okada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrow smiles and moves away.
Okada darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Burrow counters with a shoot takedown. Okada fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (0) Okada
Okada keeping full guard, as Burrow tries to pass. #SUB2#
Burrow is posturing up here but Okada has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Burrow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Burrow has to tap! Slick submission there by Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Okada!
A very excited looking Yuki Okada made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Power Striker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Striker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Striker lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Striker
Striker content to stall in guard here.
Striker wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Striker
Striker has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker looking to control.
#T1#
Gracie passes into half guard.
Striker trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Striker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Striker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Striker is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is thwarting Striker's attempts to control the position.
Striker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Striker looking to control.
Striker is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Striker.
Striker is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#T3#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Striker is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Striker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Striker 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.#T4#
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Striker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Striker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie stands and throws Striker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Striker#T5#
Striker manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Striker looking for submissions off his back.
Striker tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Striker is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Striker avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Striker actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6##SUB#
Striker is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Striker
Striker tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. #T7#
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Striker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Striker tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Striker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Striker tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Striker is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Striker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Striker gets back to half guard.
Striker wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (2) Striker
Striker is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Striker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
Striker is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striker keeps working.
Gracie taking a breather here. #T10#
Gracie working away.
Striker is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Striker is keeping him busy.
Striker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Striker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Striker tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T12#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (2) Striker
Gracie prevents Striker from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Striker tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Striker tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Striker can't escape the position.
#T14#
Striker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Striker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker gets back to half guard.
Striker is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Striker won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Power Striker spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a grappling tournament?'. |
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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 5 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tithonus has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tithonus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tithonus clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Tithonus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard successfully.
Tithonus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tithonus wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tithonus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Tithonus postures up. #T1#
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Tithonus forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tithonus trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Tithonus
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Tithonus pushes him away. #T3#
Tithonus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Tithonus#SUB2#
Tithonus is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Thibodeaux won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tithonus off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
Memnon Tithonus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 2 losses; Landen Novak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Sammy Carrillo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Novak moves into the clinch.
Novak wants a takedown.
#TD#
Novak has hold of one of Carrillo's legs. Carrillo is fighting the takedown attempt but Novak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Novak (2) vs (0) Carrillo
Novak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Novak is pushing down on Carrillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carrillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Novak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Novak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Carrillo actively working from the bottom here.
Carrillo wants to control but Novak is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carrillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrillo tries to get to full guard but Novak has control of the leg. #T1#
Carrillo is not content to let Novak control the position.
Novak wants to free his trapped foot but Carrillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Carrillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novak wants to pass the guard but Carrillo is defending well.
Novak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carrillo is looking for a sweep. Novak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrillo has his hands clasped together around Novak's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Novak is looking for a kimura but Carrillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Novak to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Carrillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Carrillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Novak pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Carrillo actively working from the bottom here.
Carrillo won't allow Novak to pass to mount.
Carrillo tries to get to full guard but Novak has control of the leg.
Novak trying to control the action but Carrillo is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Novak seems to be working for a kimura but Carrillo defends the submission attempt.
Novak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Novak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Novak passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (5) vs (0) Carrillo
Novak tries to control but Carrillo wriggling away. #T4#
Carrillo is looking to get to half guard.
Carrillo is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action.
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carrillo tries to lock up and control but Novak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Carrillo gets back to half guard.
Carrillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Novak is looking to advance position but Carrillo won't allow it.
Novak passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (8) vs (0) Carrillo
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carrillo is looking to escape.
Carrillo is desperately trying to improve his position but Novak has a good base and remains in mount.
Novak avoids the attempt from Carrillo to control.
Novak looking to control but Carrillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Carrillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Novak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carrillo regains half guard.#SUB#
Novak is trying to work for a kimura but Carrillo is defending well.
Carrillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Novak moves into full mount! Carrillo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (11) vs (0) Carrillo#T7#
Carrillo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Novak working for a guillotine from mount but Carrillo is in no mood to give up.
Novak trying to control but Carrillo is having none of it.
Carrillo regains half guard.
Novak is trying to control. Carrillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Novak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Carrillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Novak pulls his head out easily.
Novak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carrillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.
Novak works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (14) vs (0) Carrillo
Carrillo wants to control but Novak is having none of it.#T9#
Carrillo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Novak trying to control but Carrillo is having none of it. #SUB#
Novak wants to finish this one by submission but Carrillo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Novak. #T10#
Novak tries to control but Carrillo wriggling away.
Carrillo is trying to escape the mount.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Novak postures up.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Novak working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Novak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carrillo is looking to escape.
Novak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carrillo is looking to escape.
Novak is really struggling to control Carrillo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carrillo tries to reverse the position but Novak maintains control.#T12#
Carrillo wants to control but Novak is having none of it.
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carrillo is looking to escape.
Novak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carrillo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carrillo tries to lock up and control but Novak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Novak has control of Carrillo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carrillo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Novak pushes him away. #T13#
Novak content just to control the position here.
Novak looking to control but Carrillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Novak controlling from mount.
Carrillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Novak looking to control but Carrillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Novak is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carrillo is surviving well by controlling Novak's body position as best he can.
Carrillo can't escape the position.
#T14#
Carrillo regains half guard.
Novak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carrillo! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (17) vs (0) Carrillo
Carrillo tries to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Novak looking to control but Carrillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Novak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Novak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Novak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Novak takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Monk Seal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Seal clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Seal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seal trying to keep a closed guard but Lara is proving a slippery customer.
Seal keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Lara trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
Seal wants to sweep here but Lara controlling him for the moment.
Seal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara 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: Lara (0) vs (2) Seal
Seal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lara keeping full guard, as Seal tries to pass. #SUB#
Lara has his foot on Seal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seal works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seal escapes and throws Lara's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (5) Seal
Seal works to advance to full mount. Lara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (0) vs (7) Seal
Seal trying to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Seal trying to control but Lara is having none of it.
Seal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Seal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lara is looking to escape.
Lara gets back to half guard.
Lara is looking for a sweep. Seal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Seal is controlling the pace.
Lara is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seal in particular looking to stall.
Lara is refusing to be controlled, as Seal sits in half guard.
Lara gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Seal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Seal passes Lara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seal is taking a breather. Lara 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.#T5##SUB2#
Seal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lara is just riding it out for now. Seal eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seal in particular looking to stall.
Lara is in trouble now - Seal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (10) Seal
Lara tries to control Seal's body but Seal pushes him off. Lara squirms to his side and now Seal has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lara (0) vs (13) Seal#T6#
Seal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Seal controlling well, preventing Lara from escaping the position.
Seal tries to keep control of the position but Lara is staying busy.
Lara can't escape the position.
Seal biding his time, controlling Lara. #SUB2#
Seal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lara trying to control the hands but Seal breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Seal looking for the choke from the back. #T7#
Seal is trying to stick to Lara's back but Lara is turning into Seal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Seal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (2) vs (13) Seal
Lara pushing down on Seal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lara is looking for a kimura but Seal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lara to get the leverage.
Seal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Seal is trying to control but Lara passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (5) vs (13) Seal#SUB#
Lara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lara trying to control the action but Seal is working from the bottom.
Seal is trying to control Lara's posture but Lara avoids it. #T8#
Lara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seal keeps working.
Seal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lara's best efforts.
Lara trying to mount his opponent but Seal defends it.
Seal wants to get back to full guard.
Seal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lara is working away from the top position though.
Lara is trying to control the action in half guard but Seal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Seal is trying to maintain the position but Lara is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Seal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lara pulls his head out easily.
Seal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lara wants to control from the top but Seal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lara wants to pass the guard but Seal is keeping the position.#T10#
Seal is pulling down on Lara's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seal keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
Lara is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Seal wants to control the position but Lara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Seal is looking for a sweep. Lara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB#
Seal is defending against the submission attempts here by Lara.
#SUB#
Lara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lara trying to mount his opponent but Seal defends it.
Seal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seal.
Seal wants to control the position but Lara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura but Seal is defending well.
Seal is looking to control Lara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seal avoid being mounted?#T12#
Seal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lara is staying active.
Seal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lara stalling.
Seal trying to hold on to Lara's head to control him but Lara postures up.
#T13#
Lara wants to control but Seal is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seal trying to control but Lara postures up.
#SUB#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seal sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seal sees it coming and defends easily.
Seal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lara is looking to take a break and control but Seal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Seal is defending against the submission attempts here by Lara.
#SUB#
Lara seems to be working for a kimura but Seal defends the submission attempt.
Seal is pressing down on Lara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a leg! Seal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seal manages to kick Lara off! Lara jumps back into Seal's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seal working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seal wins on points by 13 to 5.
Monk Seal 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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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Kyung Quyen!
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.#TD2#
Quyen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lara (0) vs (4) Quyen
Quyen tries to advance to mount but Lara denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Quyen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quyen tries to move to mount but Lara blocks the move with his legs.
Lara tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara prevents Quyen from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quyen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lara is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyung Quyen!
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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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Morozov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Maeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morozov (0) vs (4) Maeda
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Maeda has hold of Morozov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morozov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maeda cranks the arm and Morozov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morozov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ichiroshi Maeda!
Ichiroshi Maeda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 3 wins and 2 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fischer defends it well.
Fischer tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Fischer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fischer (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie postures up.
Fischer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is thwarting Fischer's attempts to control the position.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Gracie prevents Fischer from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Fischer won't allow it. #T2#
Gracie stalling.
Fischer tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Fischer is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Fischer is defending it quite comfortably.
Fischer wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fischer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Fischer is looking to improve his position.
Fischer is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fischer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fischer working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Let's hope that Gracie 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.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T7#
Fischer controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie is pushing down on Fischer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fischer is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Fischer is defending well.
Fischer manages to get to full guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Fischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Fischer, not yet.
Fischer working a defensive guard here.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
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.#T10##SUB#
Fischer is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (0) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fischer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fischer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Fischer trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is taking a breather. Fischer 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.
Fischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Fischer is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie not doing much here.
#T13#
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Fischer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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