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CFC CG 40 PBP Commentary |
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 4 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hunter drives through and clinches with Bainbridge against the cage.
Hunter is trying to drag Bainbridge to the mat but Bainbridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bainbridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hunter drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bainbridge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunter controlling the position.
Hunter is trying to keep Bainbridge in close.
#SUB#
Bainbridge drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Bainbridge off! Bainbridge jumps back into Hunter's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bainbridge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (0) vs (2) Hunter#T1##SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Bainbridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bainbridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (2) Hunter#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Bainbridge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (4) Hunter
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter passes Bainbridge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bainbridge wants to get back to full guard but Hunter has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (7) Hunter
Hunter controlling from side mount. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bainbridge regains half guard.
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.#SUB#
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter trying to control the action but Bainbridge is working from the bottom.
Hunter passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (10) Hunter
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bainbridge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bainbridge is not content to let Hunter control the position.#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bainbridge with the active half guard here but Hunter passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (13) Hunter
Bainbridge is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunter trying to control the position but Bainbridge is working away. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bainbridge prevents Hunter from moving into mount. #T4#
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep.
Bainbridge is trying to work for a sweep but Hunter has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (2) vs (15) Hunter
Bainbridge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hunter working for a submission but Bainbridge is keeping him at bay.
Bainbridge is looking to improve his position but Hunter isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Hunter has hold of Bainbridge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bainbridge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunter wants to control the pace but Bainbridge is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bainbridge is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hunter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bainbridge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bainbridge shrugs it off.
Hunter trying to control but Bainbridge is having none of it.
Hunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Hunter has hold of Bainbridge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bainbridge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bainbridge is looking to escape. #T6#
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Hunter trying to control but Bainbridge is having none of it.
Bainbridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bainbridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Bainbridge is looking to get to half guard.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bainbridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Bainbridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bainbridge is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Hunter controlling from mount.
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Hunter controlling his opponent.
Bainbridge is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking to secure an arm triangle but Bainbridge defends it well.
Bainbridge gets back to half guard.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
#T9##SUB2#
Hunter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bainbridge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saul Hunter!
An out of breath Saul Hunter 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 12 wins and 6 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hozdic tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hozdic to the ground. Hozdic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hozdic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hozdic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hozdic lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hozdic 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hozdic 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.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hozdic pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hozdic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Hozdic steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hozdic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Hozdic! |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Bernardo Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 78 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Belmiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belmiro lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belmiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Notturna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Notturna has an active guard here but Belmiro has managed to pass into half guard.
Belmiro trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belmiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Notturna! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Belmiro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Notturna is holding on tight.
Belmiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Belmiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Belmiro jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (8) vs (0) Notturna
Belmiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Belmiro stalls from top position.
Notturna is not content to let Belmiro control the position. #T3#
Notturna regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Notturna looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Belmiro pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (11) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Belmiro maintains control.
Belmiro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Notturna to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (14) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna can't escape the position.
Belmiro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Belmiro is looking to control Notturna but Notturna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Belmiro is hanging on to Notturna's back as he tries to escape.
Belmiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A lull in the action here.
Notturna tries to break free.
Belmiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Notturna pushed the leg off.
Notturna is really stuck here.
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Belmiro controlling well, preventing Notturna from escaping the position.
#T5#
Belmiro controls the action.
Notturna turns into Belmiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (14) vs (2) Notturna
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #SUB2#
Notturna has gone for a leg lock! Belmiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (16) vs (2) Notturna
Belmiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Notturna won't allow Belmiro to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a kimura from the bottom but Belmiro passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (19) vs (2) Notturna#T6#
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belmiro controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.#T7#
Belmiro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Belmiro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (22) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Notturna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (25) vs (2) Notturna
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Belmiro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Notturna doesn't escape.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Belmiro working for a choke but Notturna is defending well.
Belmiro trying to control momentarily.
#T9##SUB#
Belmiro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Notturna has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Belmiro is hanging on to Notturna's back as he tries to escape.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Belmiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Notturna is trying to break free.
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily.
Notturna looks winded!
Belmiro is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it. #SUB2#
Notturna with the active half guard here but Belmiro passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (28) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Notturna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belmiro's best efforts.#T11##SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belmiro is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Notturna looking for a kimura from the bottom but Belmiro passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (31) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
Belmiro controlling from side mount.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Belmiro stalls from top position.
Notturna 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.#T13#
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro just content to control the position. #T14#
Notturna tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to escape the position but Belmiro is controlling the position.
Belmiro'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.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Notturna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro takes the fight on points by 31 to 2. |
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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 51 wins and 43 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty in the domination position with Brown hanging on.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Brown content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Brown prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgillicutty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty gets back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.#T6##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgillicutty is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Brown trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgillicutty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgillicutty's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#T9##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgillicutty is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown stays in close to Mcgillicutty's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgillicutty looks winded!#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown passes Mcgillicutty's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Brown moves into full mount! Mcgillicutty won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Brown is looking to work his way around to Mcgillicutty's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Mcgillicutty tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty is working to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Mcgillicutty won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Mcgillicutty cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maykit drives through with a takedown into Crazy Horse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (2) Maykit
Crazy Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maykit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Crazy Horse keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit is fighting to break Crazy Horse's control of his arms but Crazy Horse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Maykit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crazy Horse's guard. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse is defending against the submission attempts here by Maykit.
Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crazy Horse is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Crazy Horse is trying to control but Maykit manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (5) Maykit
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Maykit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Crazy Horse is holding on tight.
#T4#
Maykit controlling his opponent.
Crazy Horse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crazy Horse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maykit is looking to advance position but Crazy Horse won't allow it. #T6#
Crazy Horse is controlling Maykit's trapped leg to prevent Maykit from advancing to side control.
Maykit trying to control the pace.
Crazy Horse controlling the position for now.
Maykit controlling the action here. #T7#
Maykit wants to pass to mount but Crazy Horse is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Maykit controlling the action here.
Crazy Horse is looking to improve his position.
Crazy Horse trying to control here.
Maykit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Crazy Horse is concentrating on defense, preventing Maykit from advancing position.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Maykit passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (8) Maykit
Maykit controls the position from side control.
Crazy Horse is trying to control Maykit's posture but Maykit avoids it. #T10#
Crazy Horse is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maykit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maykit controlling the position from side mount.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T11#
Maykit controlling the position.
It looks like Maykit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Maykit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crazy Horse 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.
Crazy Horse is looking for a sweep.
Maykit wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Maykit stalls from top position.#T13#
Crazy Horse is not content to let Maykit control the position.
Crazy Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Maykit trying to control the action but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Crazy Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 8 to 0.
Woodie Maykit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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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 38 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; JuliĂ¡n CicerĂ³n!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
CicerĂ³n throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing CicerĂ³n off to one side. #TD#
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) CicerĂ³n
CicerĂ³n wants to control but Banner postures up.
You can see the frustration on CicerĂ³n's face as Banner controls the position.
CicerĂ³n is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
CicerĂ³n tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
CicerĂ³n is looking for a sweep.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but CicerĂ³n is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Banner wants to control but CicerĂ³n is keeping him busy.
CicerĂ³n tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on CicerĂ³n's face as Banner controls the position. #SUB#
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CicerĂ³n is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Banner slows the pace down. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CicerĂ³n has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but CicerĂ³n is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CicerĂ³n is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Banner trying to control the action but CicerĂ³n is working from the bottom.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but CicerĂ³n is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but CicerĂ³n keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, CicerĂ³n has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) CicerĂ³n
Banner tries to control but CicerĂ³n wriggling away. #T6#
Banner controlling his opponent.
CicerĂ³n tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner takes CicerĂ³n's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, CicerĂ³n is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) CicerĂ³n
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for CicerĂ³n.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner working for the choke.
Banner trying to control momentarily.
#T8#
CicerĂ³n holding on to Banner's left wrist, preventing the choke.
CicerĂ³n manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by CicerĂ³n.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) CicerĂ³n
Banner 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#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner wants to sweep here but CicerĂ³n controlling him for the moment. #T9#
CicerĂ³n slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (10) vs (5) CicerĂ³n
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
CicerĂ³n showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10##SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Banner controls CicerĂ³n momentarily but CicerĂ³n frees himself.
CicerĂ³n sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but CicerĂ³n is proving a slippery customer.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but CicerĂ³n puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CicerĂ³n tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner controlling the position.
Banner is trying to keep CicerĂ³n in close.
CicerĂ³n showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
CicerĂ³n won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CicerĂ³n being controlled here momentarily.
CicerĂ³n won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Banner is trying to control the position but CicerĂ³n postures up.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because CicerĂ³n is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but CicerĂ³n has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (10) vs (8) CicerĂ³n
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner 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 4 wins and 8 losses; Elijah Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 37 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kakuto is looking to pass into half guard but Anderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (4) Kakuto
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (4) Kakuto
Anderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kakuto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (7) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto is not going to allow Anderson to sit and survive in this position.
Will Kakuto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anderson tries to roll but Kakuto sticks to his back.
#T4#
Anderson trying to control the hands but Kakuto breaks the grip.
Anderson controlling Kakuto 's hands.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
#T5#
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto trying to control.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
#T6##SUB2#
Anderson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (9) vs (8) Kakuto
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (9) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T7#
Anderson pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?#T8#
Anderson keeping control of the position.
Anderson trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Anderson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (13) Kakuto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB2#
Kakuto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Kakuto gets to mount! Anderson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (9) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Anderson tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (9) vs (18) Kakuto
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
#T11#
Anderson prevents Kakuto from getting a body triangle.
Anderson trying to control but not successfully.
Kakuto tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off. #T12#
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Kakuto keeps control of the position.
Kakuto is trying to control but Anderson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
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.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away. #T13#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 18 to 9.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance đŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 32 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 34 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Anatta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goble to the mat! Goble manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
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: Goble (2) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goble is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Goble pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (2) Anatta
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goble controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anatta tries to break free.
What can Anatta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anatta is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Anatta is still trying to improve position.
Goble doesn't have the hooks in and Anatta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (8) vs (4) Anatta
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
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: Goble (10) vs (4) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goble has picked Anatta up and slammed him! Anatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Goble manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (13) vs (4) Anatta#T5#
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
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.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Goble controlling the position.
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta is letting Goble control him for a moment. #T6#
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Goble'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.
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.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Anatta tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (16) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Goble looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta looks winded!
Goble controlling his opponent.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble fails to take his opponent's back.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (19) vs (4) Anatta
What can Anatta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anatta wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Goble biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anatta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anatta tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Anatta tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Anatta tries to buck him off.
Goble has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Anatta tries to buck him off.
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: Goble (19) vs (6) Anatta
Goble is controlling Anatta's posture.
Goble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (21) vs (6) Anatta
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12##SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (24) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Anatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble is taking a breather. Anatta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Goble wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (27) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Anatta is trying to escape the position but Goble is controlling the position.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Goble staying calm.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul Karim controls the pace.
It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Abdul Karim looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim has an active guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cabrera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Abdul Karim. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (2) Abdul Karim#T2#
Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cabrera working away.
Cabrera controls the position.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working. #T3#
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
Abdul Karim struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working.
Cabrera is staying tight to Abdul Karim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Cabrera working away.#T7#
Abdul Karim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position.
Cabrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Abdul Karim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cabrera working away.#T9#
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't.
Abdul Karim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well.
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position here.
Abdul Karim is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard but Cabrera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (8) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T12#
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim struggling a bit here.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't.
Cabrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abdul Karim will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Cabrera'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Cabrera control the position.
Abdul Karim is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Cabrera trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 0 wins and 5 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou gets caught napping as Tijhoff dives in and scores a takedown. Ngannou manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tijhoff is now in half guard.
Tijhoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tijhoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ngannou gets full guard.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Tijhoff postures up.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully.
Ngannou is controlling Tijhoff's posture.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Ngannou wants to hit a sweep here but Tijhoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ngannou there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (5) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ngannou is just holding on here. Tijhoff manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tijhoff (8) vs (0) Ngannou
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Tijhoff is hanging on to Ngannou's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Tijhoff keeps control of the position.
Ngannou staying busy and making it hard for Tijhoff to control.
Ngannou just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ngannou wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ngannou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Ngannou is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tijhoff.
Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff trying to control momentarily.
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
What can Ngannou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Tijhoff'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.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Tijhoff gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Ngannou right now.
Tijhoff is not going to allow Ngannou to sit and survive in this position.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff is looking to control Ngannou but Ngannou is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Tijhoff just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Ngannou is trying to break free.
Ngannou trying to control but not successfully.
Tijhoff controlling well, preventing Ngannou from escaping the position.
Tijhoff controlling the position well here. Ngannou rolled but Tijhoff kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou is keeping busy.
#T8#
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
Tijhoff trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ngannou doesn't escape.
Tijhoff not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tijhoff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Ngannou right now.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Tijhoff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ngannou is in bad spot here.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Tijhoff breaks the grip. #SUB#
Tijhoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Tijhoff just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Tijhoff controls the action.
Tijhoff not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Ngannou just trying to survive but Tijhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tijhoff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ngannou turns into Tijhoff and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (8) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou passes Tijhoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou stalling away here and it's allowed Tijhoff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Tijhoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (10) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to control but Tijhoff passes easily into half guard.
Tijhoff controlling the action here.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to sweep but Tijhoff has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (13) vs (2) Ngannou#T14#
Ngannou is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ngannou is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked Nevermore Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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