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CFC CG 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Psiris Fuhren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Fuhren closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Fuhren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fuhren has Takahashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takahashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuhren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psiris Fuhren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fuhren pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Takahashi is trying to trip Fuhren. He has hold of a leg but Fuhren is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takahashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuhren (0) vs (2) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Fuhren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuhren controlling Takahashi's posture.
Fuhren being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuhren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuhren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
Takahashi is looking to pass into half guard but Fuhren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuhren is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuhren (2) vs (2) Takahashi
Fuhren sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fuhren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Fuhren tries to pass.
Fuhren trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fuhren stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi seems keen to control Fuhren's posture.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuhren controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuhren 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.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Fuhren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fuhren tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Fuhren looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Takahashi controlling the position.
Fuhren tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Fuhren is working hard here to advance position.
Fuhren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Takahashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuhren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Fuhren trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuhren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuhren wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Fuhren trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Takahashi looking to control.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard.
Fuhren trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Fuhren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuhren controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fuhren.#T9#
Fuhren has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fuhren continues to stall.
Fuhren wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #T10#
Fuhren is really struggling to control Takahashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard.
Fuhren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuhren wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Fuhren looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuhren (2) vs (4) Takahashi
Fuhren wants to control the position but Takahashi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T11#
Fuhren won't allow Takahashi to pass to mount.
Fuhren tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takahashi wants to pass to mount but Fuhren is defending the position.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Takahashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuhren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fuhren trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
#T13#
Fuhren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi trying to mount his opponent but Fuhren defends it.
Fuhren wants to get back to full guard but Takahashi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuhren (2) vs (7) Takahashi#T14#
Fuhren is trying to escape the mount.
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fuhren to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fuhren (2) vs (10) Takahashi
Fuhren looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fuhren manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takahashi's guard. Nice work there by Fuhren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuhren (4) vs (10) Takahashi
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 10 to 4.
Genkei Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Psiris Fuhren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Garak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garak lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (2) Garak
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldarisio 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.
Garak stays in close to Aldarisio's body and controls the position.
Aldarisio controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldarisio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garak 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. #T1#
Aldarisio controlling the position.
Garak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garak is fighting to break Aldarisio's control of his arms but Aldarisio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Aldarisio working a defensive guard but Garak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (5) Garak
A lull in the action here.
Aldarisio prevents Garak from improving position. #T3#
Aldarisio is trying to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aldarisio prevents Garak from improving position.
Garak advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aldarisio (0) vs (7) Garak
Garak controlling from mount. #T4#
Garak is trying to take his opponent's back.
Garak controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Garak 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.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Garak.
Garak tries to control but Aldarisio wriggling away. #T6#
Garak controlling from the full mount.
Garak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aldarisio is looking to escape.
Aldarisio tries to lock up and control but Garak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Garak content just to control the position here.
Garak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garak controlling from mount. #T8#
More stalling from Garak.
Garak tries to control but Aldarisio wriggling away.
Garak controlling from the full mount.
Aldarisio wants to hold on but Garak pushes him away.#T9#
Garak mounts Aldarisio! Really nice guard pass there!
Aldarisio wants to hold on but Garak pushes him away.
Garak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Aldarisio wants to hold on but Garak pushes him away.
Garak looking to control but Aldarisio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garak moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Aldarisio (0) vs (10) Garak
Aldarisio trying to control the hands but Garak breaks the grip. #T11##SUB2#
Aldarisio fending off the submission attempt from Garak. #SUB2#
Aldarisio showing good submission defense here.
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.
#T12#
Aldarisio tries to break free.
Garak controls the position.
Aldarisio tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Garak is riding his opponent, not letting Aldarisio buck him off.
Yet more stalling tactics from Garak.
It looks like Garak 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.#T14#
Aldarisio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garak 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.
Garak is not going to allow Aldarisio to sit and survive in this position.
Aldarisio is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garak wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Elim Garak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Quark darts in and clinches Belmiro up against the cage.#TD#
Quark tightens his grip and picks Belmiro up, before dumping him to the ground. Belmiro manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Belmiro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Quark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belmiro pulls Quark in close to his closed guard and prevents Quark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Quark controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro is trying to control the position but Quark postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Quark defends it easily.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Belmiro pulls Quark in to control the position. #T3#
Quark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quark slips nicely into half guard.
Belmiro trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Belmiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Quark prevents Belmiro from improving his position.#T5#
Quark not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Quark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is controlling Quark's trapped leg to prevent Quark from advancing to side control.#T6##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro is trying to maintain the position but Quark is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB#
Quark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (0) Belmiro
Belmiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Belmiro wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
Quark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Quark looking to secure an arm triangle but Belmiro defends it well.
Quark tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Belmiro tries to hold on but Quark postures up.
Quark looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark can't control as he wanted to and Belmiro manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Quark wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quark in particular looking to stall.
Belmiro trying to control from the bottom.
Belmiro is doing well to control the position and prevent Quark from advancing to side control.#T11#
Quark is thwarting Belmiro's attempts to control the position.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Quark sits in half guard.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg.
Quark controlling the pace. #T12#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro is looking to control Quark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belmiro avoid being mounted?
Belmiro tries to roll over but Quark keeps him under control.
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Quark is keen to just control but Belmiro is a slippery customer.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quark is looking to advance position but Belmiro won't allow it. #T14#
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belmiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmiro.
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is looking to advance position but Belmiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (5) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control but Quark is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Barkeep Quark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Singleton gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Singleton has switched to an armbar! Magomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tubbs Singleton!
An out of breath Tubbs Singleton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sprawls well. He's pushed Goble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgillicutty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Goble (0) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgillicutty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mcgillicutty tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Goble's guard. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goble is tightening it up a little... Mcgillicutty has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcgillicutty reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcgillicutty taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane Goble!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Goble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 77 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Notturna looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy Horse is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Crazy Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crazy Horse manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Crazy Horse's guard. #SUB#
Crazy Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy Horse is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Notturna 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.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Crazy Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crazy Horse manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Crazy Horse's guard. #SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for a guillotine here but Notturna defends easily.
#SUB2#
Notturna 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. #T1#
Notturna passes Crazy Horse's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crazy Horse defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy Horse moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse working for a triangle but Notturna defends it easily.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse has his foot on Notturna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Notturna works his way back into a safe position though.
Notturna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (5) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crazy Horse is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB2#
Notturna is trying to get an arm triangle but Crazy Horse is defending well.
Crazy Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crazy Horse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Notturna's best efforts.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crazy Horse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #T3##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crazy Horse defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crazy Horse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #SUB2#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
Crazy Horse is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crazy Horse defends it well. #SUB2#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crazy Horse is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Notturna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (8) Notturna
Crazy Horse regains half guard.
Crazy Horse is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Notturna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Notturna is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6##SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.
Notturna prevents Crazy Horse from improving his position.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Notturna prevents Crazy Horse from improving his position.#SUB2#
Notturna is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Crazy Horse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crazy Horse defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Notturna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crazy Horse is pressing down on Notturna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Crazy Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Crazy Horse is keeping the position.
Crazy Horse can't keep his opponent in guard - Notturna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crazy Horse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #T8##SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending well.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crazy Horse manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Notturna is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Crazy Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crazy Horse manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Crazy Horse's guard. #T9##SUB#
Notturna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy Horse is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Crazy Horse has his foot on Notturna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Notturna works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Notturna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crazy Horse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Notturna has managed to get both his arms back between Crazy Horse's legs - danger averted.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Notturna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Notturna looks winded!#SUB2#
Notturna 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. #T10##SUB#
Crazy Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Crazy Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crazy Horse manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Crazy Horse's guard. #SUB#
Crazy Horse is looking for a triangle but Notturna pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Notturna is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Crazy Horse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Notturna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Notturna 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. #SUB#
Notturna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11##SUB2#
Notturna 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. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Notturna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Crazy Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Notturna is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Notturna 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. #SUB#
Crazy Horse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Notturna defends it easily.#SUB#
Crazy Horse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Notturna defends it easily.
Notturna forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Crazy Horse moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Notturna pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
Notturna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crazy Horse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13##SUB2#
Notturna is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Notturna pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Notturna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Notturna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending well.
#SUB2#
Notturna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14##SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crazy Horse has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending well.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Notturna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Notturna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Strega Notturna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 5 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bainbridge tries for a takedown but Prochazka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bainbridge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bainbridge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bainbridge (4) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bainbridge swings around for an armbar but Prochazka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bainbridge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (4) vs (2) Prochazka#SUB#
Bainbridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bainbridge working for a triangle but Prochazka defends it easily.
Prochazka advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bainbridge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Bainbridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prochazka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bainbridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prochazka is aware though and is defending well.
Prochazka looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bainbridge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.#SUB#
Bainbridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prochazka 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. #T2##SUB#
Bainbridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prochazka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bainbridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prochazka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prochazka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Prochazka drops back looking for a leg! Bainbridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bainbridge manages to kick Prochazka off! Prochazka jumps back into Bainbridge's guard. #T3##SUB#
Bainbridge has an active guard here but Prochazka has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Prochazka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bainbridge. Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (4) vs (5) Prochazka
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka trying to control the position but Bainbridge is working away.
Bainbridge tries to bench press Prochazka off him but Prochazka keeps the position.
Prochazka is looking to take a break and control but Bainbridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Prochazka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Prochazka prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka wants to control but Bainbridge is keeping him busy.
Bainbridge stops Prochazka from passing to mount.
Bainbridge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prochazka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bainbridge looking for a sweep but Prochazka has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (4) vs (7) Prochazka
Prochazka wants to take Bainbridge's back but he can't do it this time.
Bainbridge can't escape the position.
Bainbridge 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: Bainbridge (6) vs (7) Prochazka#T5#
Bainbridge wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.
Bainbridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Bainbridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bainbridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prochazka has control of Bainbridge's left arm, preventing Bainbridge from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bainbridge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prochazka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prochazka has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (6) vs (9) Prochazka#SUB#
Bainbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prochazka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bainbridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prochazka is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Prochazka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Bainbridge keeps moving. #SUB#
Bainbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prochazka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prochazka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Bainbridge looking for a guillotine here but Prochazka defends easily.
#T7##SUB#
Bainbridge has his foot on Prochazka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prochazka works his way back into a safe position though.
Prochazka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prochazka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Bainbridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prochazka defends it easily.
Prochazka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8##SUB#
Prochazka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bainbridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prochazka has managed to get both his arms back between Bainbridge's legs - danger averted.
Prochazka passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (6) vs (12) Prochazka
Prochazka wants to control but Bainbridge is keeping him busy.
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bainbridge keeps working.
Prochazka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bainbridge's legs.
Prochazka has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (6) vs (14) Prochazka
Bainbridge is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Prochazka controlling from the full mount.
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.
Bainbridge is working hard here to advance position.
Prochazka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bainbridge is trying to escape the mount.
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.#T10#
Prochazka moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bainbridge (6) vs (17) Prochazka#SUB2#
Bainbridge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bainbridge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bainbridge tries to escape the position.
Prochazka 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.
Bainbridge is in bad spot here.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Prochazka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Prochazka is riding his opponent, not letting Bainbridge buck him off.
Bainbridge tries to break free.
Bainbridge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prochazka.
Prochazka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge wants to escape the position.
Prochazka trying to control momentarily.
Bainbridge is really stuck here.
#T12#
Prochazka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bainbridge doesn't escape.
Bainbridge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Prochazka forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bainbridge (6) vs (20) Prochazka
Prochazka controls the position.
Bainbridge rolls, trying to escape but Prochazka keeps control of the position.
Prochazka controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Bainbridge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Prochazka's arms. #SUB2#
Bainbridge fending off the submission attempt from Prochazka. #T13#
Bainbridge tries to break free.
Bainbridge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prochazka.
Bainbridge can't escape the position.
Prochazka 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.
More stalling from Prochazka.#T14#
Bainbridge rolls, trying to escape but Prochazka keeps control of the position.
Prochazka is trying to stick to Bainbridge's back but Bainbridge is turning into Prochazka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Prochazka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bainbridge. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (8) vs (20) Prochazka
Bainbridge is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bainbridge wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.
Bainbridge stands and throws Prochazka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (11) vs (20) Prochazka
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka regains half guard.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Bainbridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 20 to 11.
A victorious Yuri Prochazka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blue closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul Karim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul Karim prevents it.
#TD#
Blue jumps guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue controlling the position.
Abdul Karim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Blue's body and controls the position. #T2#
More stalling from Abdul Karim.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Abdul Karim passes Blue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Blue is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue wants to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (3) Abdul Karim#T4#
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Abdul Karim taking a break here but Blue is having none of it and regains half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Blue preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
Blue trying to control here.
Blue is staying active underneath Abdul Karim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Abdul Karim is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdul Karim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdul Karim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (3) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Abdul Karim defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blue's arms. #SUB#
Blue looking for the RNC.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Blue manages to sink in the hooks.
Abdul Karim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Blue.
#T7#
Abdul Karim breaks Blue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Blue trying to control the position.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blue looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blue still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blue has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is not content to let Blue control the position.
Blue working away.#T10#
Abdul Karim has one of Blue's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Blue is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (10) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is trying desperately to improve position.
Abdul Karim is still trying to improve position.
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
Abdul Karim tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Blue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abdul Karim for as long as he can get away with.
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Abdul Karim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Abdul Karim 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: Blue (10) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T14#
Blue is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture.
Abdul Karim slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Satan Blue is the new light heavyweight champion!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 6 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Oh ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
#TD#
Oh tightens his grip and picks Green up, before dumping him to the ground. Green manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Green
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is trying to keep Oh in close.
Oh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Green is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oh defends well.
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.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Oh won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green pulls Oh in to control the position.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Green tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Green trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well. #T4#
Oh is taking a breather. Green 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.
Oh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Green is doing well to control the position and prevent Oh from advancing to side control.
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Green looking to control.
#T7#
Oh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Green wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oh is now in half guard.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.#T8#
Green working a defensive guard but Oh passes into half guard.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green wants to get back to full guard but Oh has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (0) Green#T9#
Oh wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green isn't going anywhere.
Green is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
Green sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Oh wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position. #SUB#
Oh is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Well, if Oh 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.
Green trying to control but Oh postures up.
#T11#
Green holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (5) vs (4) Green
A bit of a pause in the action here. Green controlling the positon.
Oh trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Oh is keeping busy.
Green not allowing Oh to control his hands.
Oh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Green is not going to allow Oh to sit and survive in this position.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Green tightening his grip on Oh, looking for the choke. #T13#
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Oh pushed the leg off.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Green looking to hold on to the position here but Oh rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T14#
Green wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Green postures up.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Oh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green won't allow Oh to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Jisoo Oh retains his middleweight title!
Jisoo Oh 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 6 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Trismegistus fails with the takedown.
Camara stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Camara enables Trismegistus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Camara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Trismegistus
Trismegistus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Camara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara 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.#SUB#
Camara looking for subs off his back but Trismegistus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trismegistus is stalling here. Camara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trismegistus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Trismegistus#T2#
Trismegistus tries to improve position but can't.
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trismegistus's legs.
Camara is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trismegistus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camara tries to advance to mount but Trismegistus denies him.
Trismegistus tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. #T3#
Trismegistus is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (6) vs (2) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position but Camara isn't that keen on the idea.
Camara controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Camara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trismegistus wants to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Trismegistus is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Trismegistus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Trismegistus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Trismegistus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camara has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (9) vs (2) Trismegistus
Camara fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trismegistus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camara content just to control the position here.
Trismegistus stops Camara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara tries to control but Trismegistus wriggling away.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T8#
Camara prevents Trismegistus from getting the reversal.
Trismegistus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.
Camara trying to control the pace. #T9#
Trismegistus trying to control but Camara postures up.
Trismegistus controlling the position well.
Trismegistus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (9) vs (6) Trismegistus#T10#
Trismegistus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camara doesn't escape.
Trismegistus is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Trismegistus gets his hands free as Camara looks to control.
Will Trismegistus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Camara rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
Good control from Trismegistus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara trying to control the position but Trismegistus manages to sink in the hooks.
Camara is in bad spot here.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Camara can't escape the position.
Trismegistus wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
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.
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
Trismegistus is trying to stick to Camara's back but Camara is turning into Trismegistus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Camara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (11) vs (6) Trismegistus
Trismegistus wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
Trismegistus is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Trismegistus wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Trismegistus wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara stalling.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trismegistus for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Trismegistus defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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