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CFC CG 36 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 5 wins and 6 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Voluspa enables Francis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Voluspa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Francis
Voluspa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Francis has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (5) Francis
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa is working hard here to advance position.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis postures up.
Voluspa is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Francis stalls from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis postures up.
Voluspa tries to bench press Francis off him but Francis keeps the position.
Francis working away.#T2#
Voluspa is trying to improve his position.
Francis is looking to take a break and control but Voluspa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa can't do much from the bottom here.
Voluspa is trying to improve his position.
Voluspa is trying to control Francis's posture but Francis avoids it. #T3#
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Francis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Voluspa is trying to control Francis's posture but Francis avoids it.
Francis trying to control the action but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Francis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Francis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (8) Francis
Voluspa can't escape the position.
Voluspa tries to hold on but Francis pushes him away.
Voluspa is looking to get to half guard.
Francis controlling from the full mount.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis is having none of it.
Francis controlling from the full mount.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis is having none of it.#T5#
Voluspa can't escape the position.
Francis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voluspa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Francis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Voluspa is trying to escape the mount.
Francis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Voluspa is desperately trying to improve his position but Francis has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Francis tries to control but Voluspa wriggling away.
Voluspa wants to control but Francis is having none of it.
Voluspa regains half guard.
Francis prevents Voluspa from improving his position.
Voluspa trying to control here.
Francis trying to control from Voluspa's half guard. Voluspa has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7##SUB#
Voluspa has an active guard here but Francis has managed to pass into half guard.
Francis wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep. Francis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Voluspa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voluspa.#SUB#
Voluspa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Francis is defending well. Voluspa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Francis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Voluspa celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nori Voluspa!
A very excited looking Nori Voluspa 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Line closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gotch to the mat! Gotch manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Line#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.
Gotch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Line drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Line jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Line wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gotch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Line 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#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Line drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Line jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Line frees his head nicely. Oh but Gotch has switched to an armbar! Line is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 10 wins and 5 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Riley
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is pushing down on Riley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riley is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Riley wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#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.
#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T2##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
Gracie moves into full mount! Riley won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Riley
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Riley manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T5##SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Riley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Our winner, Kron Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 53 wins and 52 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Mondragon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Verus on his heels. He'll look to pass Verus's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Verus#SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Verus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verus manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Verus's guard. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Verus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mondragon rolls with it to try and escape but Verus cranks on the arm and Mondragon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Verus!
In his post fight interview, Cicero Verus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 14 wins and 8 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 24 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly stuffs the takedown attempt from Globe. Globe gets slowly back to his feet.
Globe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Easterly has closed the distance and engaged Globe in a clinch.
Globe stops a takedown attempt from Easterly .
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Globe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Globe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rufus Globe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly .
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Globe manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Globe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Globe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (0) Easterly #T1#
Globe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Easterly 's guard. #SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Globe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Globe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Globe prevents Easterly from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Globe not doing much here.
#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura here.
Globe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Easterly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Globe is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Globe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Globe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Easterly ! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (0) Easterly
Globe fails to move to back control.
Easterly is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Easterly is squirming around, avoiding Globe's attempts to control the action.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Globe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Globe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Easterly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Easterly shrugs it off. #T4#
Globe tries to control but Easterly wriggling away.
Easterly is trying to escape the mount but Globe keeps good control and instead manages to take Easterly 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Globe (8) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Easterly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Globe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5##SUB#
Globe is working for a rear naked choke. Easterly is not defending it well and Globe has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Easterly refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Easterly 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rufus Globe!
Our winner, Rufus Globe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 25 wins and 7 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Bruno Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixty Five circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Fortuna moves into the clinch.
Fortuna tries for a takedown but Sixty Five manages to get underhooks.
Fortuna is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sixty Five gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Sixty Five ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sixty Five no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Sixty Five looking for a guillotine here but Fortuna defends easily.
Fortuna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five pulls Fortuna in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortuna from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a triangle but Fortuna pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sixty Five lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Fortuna
Fortuna controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself. #SUB#
Fortuna is trying to control the position here. Sixty Five has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Fortuna tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Sixty Five jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Banner
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cicerón tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner 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.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Cicerón wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Banner
Cicerón is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Let's hope that Banner 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.
Cicerón keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Cicerón's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cicerón tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#T4#
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (0) vs (8) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cicerón is controlling his hands well. #T5#
Cicerón is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Cicerón trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6##SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cicerón is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cicerón is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cicerón trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks. #T7##SUB2#
Banner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cicerón defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Cicerón is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
Banner controlling the position well here. Cicerón rolled but Banner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8##SUB2#
Banner tightening his grip on Cicerón, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cicerón is controlling his hands well. #T9##SUB2#
Banner is cranking Cicerón's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cicerón! He's tightened the choke and Cicerón is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 43 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Anatta tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Anatta
Cruz wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Anatta has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Anatta has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Anatta 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.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta controlling the position.
Cruz trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Anatta is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Anatta is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Anatta controlling the position.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Anatta#T7#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anatta being controlled here momentarily.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Cruz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (6) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Anatta tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Cruz fails to advance to Anatta's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (9) vs (2) Anatta
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.
Anatta prevents Cruz from getting a body triangle.
Anatta just trying to survive but Cruz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Anatta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cruz is staying active.
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Anatta buck him off.
Cruz has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anatta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip. #T12#
Cruz has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cruz keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Anatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz managing to control the position. #T14#
Anatta wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Darian Cruz 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 5 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amida tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amida.
Amida doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Amida breaks away and moves out of range.
Amida looks to clinch #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Amida
Amida tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amida! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Amida
Amida stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Amida is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Da Silva has control of Amida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Amida is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva tries to control but Amida wriggling away. #SUB#
Da Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Amida defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Da Silva has control of Amida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Da Silva trying to control but Amida is having none of it.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Amida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Da Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Amida frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Amida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Da Silva. #T3#
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Amida is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Amida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva. #SUB#
Da Silva has control of Amida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Amida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Da Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Da Silva but it's paid off an Amida is forced to tap! Nice work by Da Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Anderson Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pete Dunham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dunham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ngannou sprawls well. Ngannou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunham darts in looking for a takedown but Ngannou gets double underhooks and turns Dunham into the ropes.
Dunham tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngannou wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ngannou jumps into guard, dragging Dunham to the mat.
Dunham has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunham is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunham defends well.
Ngannou trying to keep a closed guard but Dunham is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunham is aware though and is defending well.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou looking to control.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunham defends it easily.#T2#
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Dunham from controlling successfully.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dunham (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou advances to half guard.
Dunham keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Ngannou is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dunham (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Dunham tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ngannou jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dunham manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Ngannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunham, who protects the arm well.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but Dunham instead regains half guard. #T4#
Dunham is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dunham trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ngannou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunham sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Ngannou is keen to just control but Dunham is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ngannou.
Ngannou wants to free his trapped foot but Dunham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dunham (0) vs (8) Ngannou#T6##SUB2#
Ngannou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dunham is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dunham (2) vs (8) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dunham postures up.
Dunham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7##SUB2#
Dunham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunham has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Dunham tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dunham trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Dunham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a triangle but Dunham pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ngannou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dunham uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dunham (5) vs (8) Ngannou
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunham pulls his head out easily.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Ngannou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ngannou pushes a forearm under Dunham's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dunham is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou 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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