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CFC CG 38 PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yelnats tries to clinch but Redd moves out of range. #CL2#
Redd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yelnats is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redd is defending well.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Redd manages to get underhooks.
Yelnats is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Yelnats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yelnats tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Yelnats has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Redd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yelnats (4) vs (0) Redd
Redd is keeping busy.
Yelnats seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd tries to escape but Yelnats has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yelnats wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Yelnats has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Redd's body.
#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Redd fending off the submission attempt from Yelnats.
Yelnats struggling to keep hold of the position.
Redd is really stuck here.
Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (2) Redd
Redd is pushing down on Yelnats's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yelnats is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Yelnats defends it.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working.
Yelnats holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Yelnats defends it.
Yelnats is looking to improve his position.
Yelnats is positioning himself well to prevent Redd advancing to mount.
Yelnats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Yelnats is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yelnats avoid being mounted?
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yelnats knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a kimura but Yelnats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redd to get the leverage.
Yelnats makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yelnats.
Redd slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Yelnats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redd is working away from the top position though.
Yelnats desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yelnats tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working. #T5#
Yelnats regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Redd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yelnats is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yelnats has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (6) vs (2) Redd
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yelnats defends well.#SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Yelnats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6##SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yelnats controlling from the top position.
Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Redd is keeping the position.
Yelnats passes Redd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Yelnats seems to be looking for submissions.
Redd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yelnats's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yelnats's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yelnats (6) vs (6) Redd
Yelnats manages to reverse the position and now he's in Redd's guard. Nice work there by Yelnats.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (6) Redd
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yelnats is aware though and is defending well.
Yelnats is pushing down on Redd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redd is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelnats has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Yelnats has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redd manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (8) Redd
Yelnats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (8) Redd
Yelnats controlling from the top position.
Yelnats looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (10) Redd
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yelnats is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Yelnats bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (12) vs (10) Redd#SUB2#
Redd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yelnats escapes and throws Redd's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (15) vs (10) Redd#SUB#
Yelnats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yelnats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yelnats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Yelnats keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Yelnats controlling from side mount.
Yelnats tries to advance to mount but can't.
Redd is not content to let Yelnats control the position.
Yelnats has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (17) vs (10) Redd
Redd is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Yelnats wants to control the pace but Redd is squirming around nicely.
Yelnats seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redd is holding on tight.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount.
Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redd is looking to escape.
Redd tries to hold on but Yelnats postures up.
Redd has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (20) vs (10) Redd#T12#
Yelnats controlling the position well here. Redd rolled but Yelnats kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yelnats controlling the positon.
Redd 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.
Redd rolls, trying to escape but Yelnats keeps control of the 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.
Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (20) vs (12) Redd#T13#
Yelnats keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yelnats is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yelnats has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yelnats looking for a sweep. Not yet Yelnats, not yet. #T14#
Yelnats seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redd trying to control but Yelnats is working from the bottom.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yelnats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (22) vs (12) Redd
Yelnats is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yelnats takes the fight on points by 22 to 12. |
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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 10 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Guilliman gets tackled into the ropes by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hunter ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guilliman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunter is tightening it up a little... Guilliman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Guilliman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Guilliman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saul Hunter!
A very excited looking Saul Hunter 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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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Riley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Riley#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Riley 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#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Riley pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Riley prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Riley is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Gracie!
A relieved looking Kron Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 20 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sisko.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Sisko shoots in.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Sisko avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Magomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Sisko
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sisko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Sisko
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.#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Sisko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sisko uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Sisko
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Sisko keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Magomedov tries to bench press Sisko off him but Sisko keeps the position.
Sisko just content to control the position.
Sisko wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Sisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Sisko has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sisko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Sisko
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sisko is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov 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.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (11) Sisko
Magomedov 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: Magomedov (4) vs (11) Sisko
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Sisko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (13) Sisko
Sisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Sisko defends easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Sisko to get to half guard.
#T6##SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily.
Sisko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (16) Sisko
Sisko controlling his opponent.
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8##SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily.
Sisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sisko controlling the action here. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for subs from the bottom but Sisko mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (19) Sisko
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Sisko mounts Magomedov! Really nice guard pass there!
Magomedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (4) vs (22) Sisko#T9#
Sisko has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sisko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Sisko trying to control.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sisko tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Sisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (25) Sisko
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Sisko's attempts to control the action.
Sisko controlling from mount.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Sisko is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Sisko's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Sisko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Sisko seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Sisko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Sisko takes Magomedov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Magomedov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (4) vs (28) Sisko
Sisko controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov staying busy and making it hard for Sisko to control.
Magomedov tries to roll but Sisko sticks to his back.
#T14#
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.
Sisko controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sisko.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko wins on points by 28 to 4. |
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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 12 wins and 7 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Heliogabale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (0) vs (2) Heliogabale
Singleton's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Singleton tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg. #SUB#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Singleton defending well.
Heliogabale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Singleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in London MMA inform me that Heliogabale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.
Singleton wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
#SUB#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Singleton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Heliogabale pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (0) vs (5) Heliogabale
Singleton is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Singleton prevents Heliogabale from taking his back.
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.
Singleton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heliogabale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heliogabale manages to capitalize on a mistake by Singleton to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Singleton (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Singleton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Heliogabale is trying to stick to Singleton's back but Singleton is turning into Heliogabale. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heliogabale's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Singleton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale 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#
Singleton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heliogabale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Singleton has Heliogabale in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (10) Heliogabale
Heliogabale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale controlling the action here.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (2) vs (13) Heliogabale
Singleton can't escape the position.
#T4#
Singleton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Singleton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Heliogabale passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (2) vs (16) Heliogabale
Singleton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Heliogabale taking a breather here.
Singleton is looking to reverse the position.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Singleton gets back to half guard.#T6#
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Heliogabale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Singleton defending well.
Singleton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heliogabale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heliogabale's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Singleton (6) vs (16) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Singleton's guard. Nice work there by Heliogabale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (6) vs (18) Heliogabale#SUB#
Singleton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Singleton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Heliogabale escapes and throws Singleton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (6) vs (21) Heliogabale
Singleton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heliogabale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Heliogabale wants to control but Singleton is keeping him busy.
Singleton is looking for a sweep.
Singleton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (8) vs (21) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Singleton postures up.
#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heliogabale defends it well. #T8##SUB#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heliogabale manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Singleton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Heliogabale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Heliogabale has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (8) vs (23) Heliogabale#SUB#
Heliogabale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singleton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heliogabale has managed to get both his arms back between Singleton's legs - danger averted.#T9##SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heliogabale passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (26) Heliogabale
You can see the frustration on Singleton's face as Heliogabale controls the position.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singleton keeps working.
Singleton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Singleton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Heliogabale's best efforts.#SUB#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.
Singleton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Singleton is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Singleton looking for subs from the bottom but Heliogabale mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (29) Heliogabale
Heliogabale controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Singleton tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Singleton is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Singleton from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Singleton is looking to get to half guard.
Singleton 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: Singleton (10) vs (29) Heliogabale#T12#
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Singleton tries to pass. #SUB#
Singleton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Heliogabale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Heliogabale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Heliogabale! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Singleton (10) vs (33) Heliogabale
Singleton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heliogabale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Singleton is not content to let Heliogabale control the position. #T13#
Singleton is trying to improve his position.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Singleton is working from the bottom.
Singleton is looking to regain half guard here but Heliogabale keeps moving and retains side control.
Singleton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14##SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Singleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singleton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to control from half guard but Singleton is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Singleton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 33 to 10.
An out of breath Sardon Heliogabale 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 37 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) George
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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner postures up.
#T1#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
George trying to control the position.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
George working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banner passes George's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Banner seems content to control.
Banner wants to control but George is keeping him busy.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
George wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
George trying to control here.
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
George felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
George wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Banner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so George is just riding it out for now. Banner eventually gives up the hold.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Banner is pressing down on George's thigh, looking to free his foot. George is holding on for now.
George is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can George avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner is controlling the pace.
George wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Banner'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.#T8#
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura here.
George is not content to let Banner control the position.#T9#
Banner wants to pass to mount but George is defending the position.
George is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
George trying to control here.
Banner not doing much here.
#T11#
Banner is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
Banner content to control rather than advance. #T12#
George tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banner has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) George
George is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
George wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#T13#
George is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner fails to move to back control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down George for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
George is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
George is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Banner has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (0) George
What can George do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Roddy Banner 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 London, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 78 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Notturna 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.
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.#SUB#
Notturna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crazy Horse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Notturna's guard! Nice work there by Crazy Horse! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Crazy Horse#SUB#
Notturna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crazy Horse has passed into half guard!
Crazy Horse controlling the pace. #SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crazy Horse pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy Horse is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
Crazy Horse works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (5) Crazy Horse
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Crazy Horse wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna is not content to let Crazy Horse control the position. #T2#
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (5) Crazy Horse#SUB#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Crazy Horse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Notturna seems to be working for a kimura but Crazy Horse defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Crazy Horse to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Notturna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crazy Horse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crazy Horse has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (7) Crazy Horse#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crazy Horse defends well.#T3##SUB#
Crazy Horse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Notturna working for submissions but it's allowed Crazy Horse to get to half guard.
Crazy Horse is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crazy Horse wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Notturna is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Crazy Horse jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (6) vs (10) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse slows the pace down.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy Horse 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 Notturna's shoulder. That is not cool.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crazy Horse working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Crazy Horse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Crazy Horse taking a breather here.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Notturna is letting Crazy Horse control him for a moment.
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.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crazy Horse is staying tight to Notturna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Notturna tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Crazy Horse trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Notturna is being controlled here.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Notturna looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crazy Horse pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (6) vs (13) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna is controlling an arm, preventing Crazy Horse from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Crazy Horse maintains control.
Notturna is breathing heavily.#T8#
Crazy Horse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Notturna is trying to reverse the position but instead Crazy Horse has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (6) vs (16) Crazy Horse
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.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Crazy Horse controlling the position well here. Notturna rolled but Crazy Horse kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crazy Horse's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Notturna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crazy Horse.
Notturna tries to escape the position.
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.
Notturna tries to roll but Crazy Horse sticks to his back.
#T10#
Crazy Horse is trying to stick to Notturna's back but Notturna is turning into Crazy Horse. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crazy Horse's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Notturna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (8) vs (16) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crazy Horse is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Notturna has gone for a leg lock! Crazy Horse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (8) vs (18) Crazy Horse#SUB#
Crazy Horse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Crazy Horse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
More stalling from Crazy Horse.#SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Notturna has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Crazy Horse is looking to defend but Notturna has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Crazy Horse! Notturna pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Crazy Horse taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Strega Notturna!
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dunham gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (0) vs (4) Dunham
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Green manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dunham's best efforts.
Green is pressing down on Dunham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dunham is fighting to break Green's control of his arms but Green is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green has his foot on Dunham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dunham works his way back into a safe position though.
Green wants to sweep here but Dunham controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Green trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Dunham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green is trying to keep Dunham in close.
Dunham wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Dunham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dunham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Dunham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Green has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dunham should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Green has tightened it up now! Dunham should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walon Green!
During a confident post fight interview, Walon Green thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 32 wins and 33 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Goble
Goble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Goble has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Goble
Anatta trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Anatta is not content to let Goble control the position.
Anatta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is trying to control. Anatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Goble
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (2) vs (11) Goble
Anatta tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Anatta right now.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
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.
Goble is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (11) Goble#T3#
Goble keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard.
Goble gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Anatta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (13) Goble
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Anatta has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anatta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goble stacks Anatta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (4) vs (16) Goble
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goble off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (8) vs (16) Goble#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Goble is defending well. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Goble's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Goble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #SUB#
Anatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Goble reverses nicely into Anatta 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (8) vs (18) Goble
Goble content to stall in guard here.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Goble has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anatta is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #T7##SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is staying active underneath Goble, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (21) Goble
Goble 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 Anatta's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Goble controls the position from side control.#T9#
Goble trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Goble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
Anatta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (21) Goble#T10##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#T11##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Goble is trying is best to control the position here.
Goble 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.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13##SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Goble to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (23) Goble#SUB#
Anatta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goble has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (26) Goble
Goble taking a breather here. #T14#
Anatta is not content to let Goble control the position.
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 26 to 10.
Our winner, Shane Goble, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cabrera drives through with a takedown into Philbert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Cabrera
Philbert wants to sweep but no luck.
Philbert controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Philbert wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Cabrera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Philbert trying to control the position.
Philbert is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Philbert wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Philbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cabrera prevents Philbert from improving his position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Cabrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Philbert looking for submissions off his back.
Philbert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Philbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Philbert's legs - danger averted.
Philbert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Cabrera
Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Philbert seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cabrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Philbert works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (2) Cabrera#T7#
Philbert works to advance to full mount. Cabrera defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (2) Cabrera
Philbert wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Philbert goes for an armbar but Cabrera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cabrera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (7) vs (4) Cabrera
Philbert looking to control.
#T8#
Philbert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cabrera won't allow Philbert to sweep him here.
Cabrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera stands and throws Philbert's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (7) Cabrera
Philbert is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Philbert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Philbert won't allow it.
Cabrera moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (10) Cabrera
Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cabrera looking to control but Philbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Philbert wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Philbert looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (7) vs (13) Cabrera
Philbert tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Philbert is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Philbert tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
Cabrera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More stalling from Cabrera.
Let's hope that Cabrera 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.
Philbert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cabrera controlling from the back.#T13#
Philbert tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Philbert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
Philbert working a defensive guard but Cabrera passes into half guard.
Philbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Philbert has a hand on Cabrera's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cabrera takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (16) Cabrera
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cabrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Philbert to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (7) vs (19) Cabrera
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera controlling well, preventing Philbert from escaping the position.
Cabrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera wins on points by 19 to 7.
Hendrix Cabrera 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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