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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 0 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully.
Karelin can't get the takedown.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but Karelin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Karelin.#TD#
Bainbridge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karelin uses from the top position.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Bainbridge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bainbridge (4) vs (0) Karelin
Bainbridge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Karelin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bainbridge (7) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is still trying to improve position.
Bainbridge doesn't have the hooks in and Karelin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (7) vs (2) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bainbridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bainbridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bainbridge! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bainbridge (11) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Karelin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bainbridge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (13) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (13) vs (4) Karelin
Bainbridge trying to control the position here.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is keeping the position.
Bainbridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Karelin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bainbridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bainbridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bainbridge! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bainbridge (17) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Karelin looks to move to half guard but instead Bainbridge has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (19) vs (4) Karelin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bainbridge (22) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin tries to roll but Bainbridge sticks to his back.
Bainbridge is trying to stick to Karelin's back but Karelin is turning into Bainbridge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bainbridge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karelin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (22) vs (6) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bainbridge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (24) vs (6) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bainbridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bainbridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Karelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bainbridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Bainbridge wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bainbridge controls the pace.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bainbridge is sitting in close to Karelin's body. Karelin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bainbridge is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bainbridge is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Karelin! |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesse Thomas Babcock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Bruno Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fortuna feints and as Babcock raises his hands in defense, Fortuna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Babcock (0) vs (2) Fortuna
Fortuna looking to sit in guard and control but Babcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Babcock (2) vs (2) Fortuna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2#
Fortuna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Babcock has picked Fortuna up and slammed him! Fortuna can't keep hold of the triangle and Babcock manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Babcock (5) vs (2) Fortuna
Babcock taking a breather here.
Babcock working away.
Babcock staying calm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fortuna can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Babcock moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Babcock (7) vs (2) Fortuna#T3#
Babcock prevents Fortuna from getting the reversal.
Babcock controlling from the full mount.
Babcock prevents Fortuna from getting the reversal.
Fortuna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babcock controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Fortuna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babcock controlling from mount.
Fortuna is looking to get to half guard.
Babcock looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Babcock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Babcock seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fortuna for as long as he can get away with.
Fortuna tries to hold on but Babcock postures up.
Babcock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Babcock'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#
Fortuna working to try and regain half guard.
Babcock controlling from mount. #T9#
Fortuna wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T10#
Babcock controlling from mount.
Fortuna is looking to improve his position but Babcock isn't that keen on the idea.
Babcock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Babcock avoids the attempt from Fortuna to control.
Babcock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Babcock.#T12#
Further stalling from Babcock.#T13##SUB#
Babcock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fortuna has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fortuna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Babcock looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Fortuna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Babcock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fortuna is surviving well by controlling Babcock's body position as best he can.
Babcock controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Babcock takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Jesse Thomas Babcock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie 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.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Torres stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Torres trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (3) vs (2) Gracie
Torres pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Torres tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (8) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gracie controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (3) vs (10) Gracie#T4#
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Torres wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T5#
Gracie prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Torres gets back to half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie not doing much here.
Torres wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (3) vs (13) Gracie
Torres tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T7#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Torres manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Torres 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.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (5) vs (13) Gracie
Torres pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Torres prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (5) vs (17) Gracie
Gracie is looking to control Torres but Torres is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Torres tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Torres trying to control but not successfully.
Torres is really stuck here.
#T11#
Torres turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (17) Gracie
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (10) vs (17) Gracie#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is not content to let Torres control the position. #T12#
Gracie prevents Torres from moving into mount. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (10) vs (21) Gracie
Torres wants to escape the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Torres tries to buck him off.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Torres tries to break free.
#T13#
Torres manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Torres.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (12) vs (21) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Torres frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Torres is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kron Gracie!
A victorious Kron Gracie 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 9 wins and 5 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (0) vs (2) Sisko#SUB2#
Sisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Singleton is just riding it out for now. Sisko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Singleton is defending against the submission attempts here by Sisko.
#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sisko 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#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.
Singleton 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.#T1##SUB#
Singleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sisko seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sisko seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.
Singleton won't allow Sisko to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Singleton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sisko is trying to work for a kimura but Singleton is defending well.
#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Singleton actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Singleton is defending against the submission attempts here by Sisko.
#SUB2#
Sisko is working for a kimura but Singleton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sisko is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Singleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Singleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Singleton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Singleton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Singleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Singleton looking for a guillotine here but Sisko defends easily.
#SUB#
Singleton looking for a guillotine here but Sisko defends easily.
Sisko looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sisko 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sisko 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#
Singleton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sisko defends well.#SUB#
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB#
Sisko is posturing up here but Singleton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sisko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sisko has to tap! Slick submission there by Singleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tubbs Singleton!
Tubbs Singleton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 51 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotch. #TD2#
Alopodis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis prevents Gotch from improving his position.#SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotch'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.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Alopodis 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#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotch is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well. #T3#
Gotch is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotch has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotch has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Gotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well. #SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Gotch is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Gotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Gotch is defending well.
#SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Alopodis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Alopodis advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis 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.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Gotch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alopodis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alopodis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (2) Alopodis#SUB#
Gotch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Gotch let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Gotch is working for a rear naked choke. Alopodis is not defending it well and Gotch has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Alopodis refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Alopodis's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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 35 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cicerón did well to prevent Banner getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner stalling. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a kimura from the bottom but Banner passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Banner stalls from top position.
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner controlling from side mount. #T2#
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner is staying tight to Cicerón's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cicerón is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banner trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Banner slows the pace down.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cicerón is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Banner slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Banner pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cicerón is looking to escape.
Cicerón is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner tries to control but Cicerón wriggling away.
Cicerón 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.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner moves into full mount! Cicerón won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Cicerón has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (14) vs (0) Cicerón
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Banner wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy.
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cicerón rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Cicerón is trying to roll into a better position but Banner has get a rear naked choke and Cicerón is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Globe shoots in for a double leg but Heliogabale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heliogabale leaves Globe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Heliogabale tries to counter it with a takedown but Globe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Globe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Globe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Globe (4) vs (0) Heliogabale
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.
Globe controlling the position.
Heliogabale tries to buck Globe off but Globe is having none of it.#SUB#
Globe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Globe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heliogabale is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rufus Globe!
A relieved looking Rufus Globe 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 5 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cabrera shoots in and gets a takedown into Sixty Five's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Cabrera
Cabrera postures up.
Sixty Five is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cabrera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sixty Five being controlled here, momentarily.
Sixty Five trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB#
Sixty Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sixty Five looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (5) Cabrera
Cabrera prevents Sixty Five from getting the reversal.#T2#
Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action.
Sixty Five wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Sixty Five wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (8) Cabrera
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sixty Five showing good submission defense here.
Cabrera gets his hands free as Sixty Five looks to control. #T3#
Sixty Five can't escape the position.
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?
Cabrera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sixty Five wants to escape the position.
Cabrera doesn't have the hooks in and Sixty Five manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (8) Cabrera
We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sixty Five drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sixty Five has Cabrera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (10) Cabrera
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera passes Sixty Five's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera stalling.
Sixty Five trying to control from the bottom.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five gets back to full guard.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five wants to control but Cabrera passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.
Sixty Five is trying is best to control the position here.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera not doing much here.
Sixty Five slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sixty Five wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sixty Five is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabrera stands and throws Sixty Five's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (13) Cabrera#T8#
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Sixty Five is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T9#
Cabrera controlling the position.
Sixty Five regains half guard.
Cabrera trying to control from half guard but Sixty Five is working away.
Sixty Five wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sixty Five is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera is pressing down on Sixty Five's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixty Five is holding on for now. #T10#
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera prevents Sixty Five from improving his position.
Cabrera content to control rather than advance.
Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Cabrera stalling.
Sixty Five tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cabrera has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (16) Cabrera
Cabrera tries to control but Sixty Five wriggling away.
Sixty Five is working to get back to half guard.
Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sixty Five is looking to escape. #T12#
Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabrera fails to advance to Sixty Five's back.
Sixty Five is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabrera wants to control the pace but Sixty Five is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Sixty Five is controlling an arm, preventing Cabrera from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Cabrera controlling from the full mount.
Sixty Five is working to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Cabrera working for a guillotine from mount but Sixty Five is in no mood to give up.
Sixty Five is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Cabrera working for a guillotine from mount but Sixty Five is in no mood to give up.
Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera wins on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Hendrix Cabrera 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blue did well to prevent Abdul Karim getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blue actively working from the bottom here.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abdul Karim prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Blue wants to sweep but Abdul Karim has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim swings around for an armbar but Blue sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abdul Karim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Blue has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Blue looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blue has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control but Blue postures up.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdul Karim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Blue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul Karim manages to get to full guard.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #T5#
Blue postures up.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue pushing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Abdul Karim defending well. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #T6##SUB#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue moves into full mount! Abdul Karim won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdul Karim is looking to escape.
Blue is really struggling to control Abdul Karim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abdul Karim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Abdul Karim wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (11) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue controlling well, preventing Abdul Karim from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Blue is looking for a rear naked choke here but Abdul Karim reverses the position brilliantly into Blue's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (11) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blue pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Blue wants to hit a sweep here but Abdul Karim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blue there! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (10) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blue is looking to escape.
Blue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Blue tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Abdul Karim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (13) Abdul Karim
Blue regains half guard.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a triangle here but Abdul Karim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (16) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim taking a breather here.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position. #T11##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well.
Abdul Karim working away.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (13) vs (16) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Blue postures up. #T14#
Blue content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Blue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdul Karim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdul Karim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdul Karim! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (13) vs (20) Abdul Karim
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Abdul Karim working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 20 to 13.
Khadem Abdul Karim is the new light heavyweight champion!
Khadem Abdul Karim 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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Main event
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trismegistus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trismegistus lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Trismegistus#SUB#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Trismegistus slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prochazka defends it well.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away. #T1#
Trismegistus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (5) Trismegistus
Prochazka is trying to get back to half guard.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to advance to full mount but Prochazka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Prochazka controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Trismegistus stands and throws Prochazka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (8) Trismegistus
Trismegistus in the domination position with Prochazka hanging on.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trismegistus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prochazka has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Trismegistus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prochazka, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Prochazka is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka gets back to half guard.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Prochazka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Trismegistus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Trismegistus seems to be looking for submissions.
Trismegistus tries to pass to full mount but Prochazka defends it.
Trismegistus trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away.
Trismegistus prevents Prochazka from improving his position.#SUB2#
Trismegistus seems to be looking for submissions.
Prochazka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trismegistus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trismegistus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (8) Trismegistus
Prochazka has the hooks in. Trismegistus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Trismegistus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Prochazka working for the choke. #T4#
Trismegistus is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking to break Trismegistus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trismegistus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prochazka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Trismegistus right now.
Trismegistus keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Prochazka working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Trismegistus defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (10) Trismegistus#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trismegistus defends well.
Trismegistus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochazka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (4) vs (13) Trismegistus
Prochazka tries to bench press Trismegistus off him but Trismegistus keeps the position.
Trismegistus tries to move to mount but Prochazka blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Trismegistus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prochazka, who protects the arm well.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Trismegistus wants to control but Prochazka is keeping him busy.
Prochazka won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount. #SUB#
Prochazka actively working from the bottom here.
Trismegistus trying to mount his opponent but Prochazka defends it.
Trismegistus trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away.
Prochazka moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prochazka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (6) vs (13) Trismegistus#T7##SUB2#
Trismegistus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Prochazka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prochazka stands and throws Trismegistus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (9) vs (13) Trismegistus
Prochazka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trismegistus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (11) vs (13) Trismegistus#SUB#
Prochazka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trismegistus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trismegistus shrugs it off. #SUB#
Prochazka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trismegistus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Prochazka off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (11) vs (17) Trismegistus#T8#
Trismegistus controlling well, preventing Prochazka from escaping the position.
Trismegistus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking for the choke from the back position but Prochazka is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Prochazka 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 Trismegistus gets his way!
Trismegistus is trying to stick to Prochazka's back but Prochazka is turning into Trismegistus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Prochazka. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (13) vs (17) Trismegistus#SUB2#
Trismegistus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Prochazka defends it easily.
#T9#
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prochazka defends well.
Prochazka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prochazka is pushing down on Trismegistus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trismegistus is fighting to maintain full guard but Prochazka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Prochazka is trying to control the action in half guard but Trismegistus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Trismegistus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Prochazka wants to pass to mount but Trismegistus is defending the position.
Trismegistus wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Prochazka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trismegistus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Prochazka is trying to work for a kimura but Trismegistus is defending well.
Trismegistus is trying to control but Prochazka manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (16) vs (17) Trismegistus#T11##SUB#
Prochazka working for a guillotine from mount but Trismegistus is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Prochazka goes for an armbar but Trismegistus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trismegistus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (16) vs (19) Trismegistus#SUB#
Prochazka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Prochazka controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Prochazka tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prochazka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (18) vs (19) Trismegistus
Prochazka won't allow Trismegistus to sweep him here.
Trismegistus is pulling down on Prochazka's head. It's preventing any offense from Prochazka, at least for the moment.
Prochazka trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus controls Prochazka momentarily but Prochazka frees himself.
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Prochazka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prochazka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prochazka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trismegistus's guard. #T14#
Prochazka is keen to just control but Trismegistus is a slippery customer.
Trismegistus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prochazka is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Prochazka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trismegistus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prochazka has managed to get both his arms back between Trismegistus's legs - danger averted.
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trismegistus has his foot on Prochazka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prochazka works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 19 to 18.
Yojizo Trismegistus is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Yojizo Trismegistus, 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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