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CFC CG 43 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Torres
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Torres
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a triangle here but Camara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Torres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.#T1#
Camara takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Camara taking a breather here.
Torres stops Camara from passing to mount. #T2#
Camara controlling from side mount.
Torres is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (2) Torres
Camara controlling from mount.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Camara controlling from mount. #T3#
Camara prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Camara wants to take Torres's back but he can't do it this time.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Torres is looking to improve his position but Camara isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (2) Torres
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Torres.#T5#
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Torres
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Camara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (4) Torres
Torres wants to improve his position but instead Camara has moved into half guard.
Camara not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Camara controlling the pace.
Camara is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
Camara is taking a breather. Torres 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.#T7#
Torres is holding on to half guard well.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camara uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (4) Torres
Camara wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it. #T8#
Torres tries to improve his position but instead Camara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (18) vs (4) Torres
Camara 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.
Torres just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Camara controlling the position well here. Torres rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Camara is hanging on to Torres's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Torres tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it.
Camara content just to control the position here. #T10#
Torres tries to improve his position but instead Camara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (21) vs (4) Torres
Camara keeps control of the position as Torres tries to break free.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara biding his time, controlling Torres.
Camara gets his hands free as Torres looks to control. #T11#
Torres tries to escape the position.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Camara has the hooks in. Torres is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Torres.#T12#
Torres wants to escape the position.
Good control from Camara.#T13#
Torres is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A victorious Abubakar Camara 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 83 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Balkan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Le Boulder's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Le Boulder
Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Boulder.
Le Boulder looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Balkan prevents Le Boulder from improving his position.
Le Boulder keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is pressing down on Le Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Boulder is holding on for now.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Le Boulder is working away.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is still trying to improve position.
Le Boulder is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Balkan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Le Boulder controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Le Boulder's guard.
Le Boulder trying to control but Balkan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder is trying to control but can't.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Le Boulder won't allow it.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Le Boulder is working away.
Le Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balkan stalling. #T3#
Balkan is looking to advance position but Le Boulder won't allow it.
Le Boulder tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Balkan trying to control the action but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Boulder is holding on to half guard well.
Le Boulder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Le Boulder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder 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.#T4#
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Le Boulder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan trying to control but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan passes Le Boulder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Boulder keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Le Boulder is defending against the submission attempts here by Balkan.
Le Boulder is positioning himself well to prevent Balkan advancing to mount.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Le Boulder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Le Boulder keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Le Boulder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Boulder.#T6#
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Le Boulder
Balkan has Le Boulder pulled in close to control his posture.
Balkan 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.
Le Boulder advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Balkan is not content to let Le Boulder control the position. #T7#
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Le Boulder just content to control the position.
Balkan is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan is trying to control Le Boulder's posture but Le Boulder avoids it.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Balkan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
Le Boulder slows the pace down.
Balkan wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.#T10#
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Balkan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Balkan is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
Balkan is trying to control Le Boulder's posture but Le Boulder avoids it. #T11#
Balkan seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Boulder dominates the positioning.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T12#
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
Balkan wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan wants to control the action here but instead Le Boulder manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Le Boulder#T13#
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Boulder has a good base and remains in mount.
Balkan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
Balkan is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Le Boulder sits in half guard.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Bob Le Boulder thanked Wrestler Wayfare for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 98 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 53 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro working a defensive guard but Sulvar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Sulvar
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.#T2#
Sulvar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turturro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Turturro being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turturro looking for a sweep but Sulvar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Sulvar
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Turturro is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (10) Sulvar
Turturro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Turturro tries to break free.
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape. #T5#
Turturro is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
#T6#
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Sulvar has good solid back control here. #T7#
It looks like Sulvar 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.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
#T8#
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Turturro trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Sulvar is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off. #T9#
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro tries to break free.
#T10#
Sulvar controls the position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sulvar has good solid back control here. #T11#
Sulvar avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sulvar has good solid back control here. #T13#
Turturro tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Sulvar controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar controlling from the back.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Tres Sulvar 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 72 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón dives in and grabs Jello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes down on Cicerón's head and hops out.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cicerón sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cicerón.
Jello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.
Jello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jello wants it to stay on the feet.
Cicerón doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Jello counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cicerón! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Cicerón
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón is letting Jello control him for a moment.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón regains half guard.
Cicerón is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (0) Cicerón#T1#
Jello happy to just control the position for now.
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jello trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jello trying to control the position but Cicerón is working away.
Jello staying calm.#T4##SUB#
Cicerón wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Jello has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cicerón's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cicerón is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Jello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Moldy Jello!
Our winner, Moldy Jello, 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 54 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Octavio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Octavio
Octavio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Octavio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Octavio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Octavio
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Kulik controlling the position well here. Octavio rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Octavio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Octavio
Octavio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Octavio trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Octavio tries to pass.
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik has his hands clasped together around Octavio's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik 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.
Octavio trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #T3#
Kulik gets back to full guard.
Octavio stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Octavio tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Octavio trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Octavio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Octavio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Octavio preventing the sweep.
Octavio is looking to advance position but Kulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (8) vs (4) Octavio
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Octavio stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik tries to control but Octavio wriggling away.
Octavio tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Octavio working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Octavio tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik fails to advance to Octavio's back.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Octavio to control.
Octavio 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.#T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Octavio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Octavio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Octavio to control.#T8#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Octavio tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Octavio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T9#
Octavio wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Octavio is trying to escape the mount.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Octavio for as long as he can get away with.
Octavio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Octavio tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T11#
Octavio has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kulik's lack of action.
Octavio trying to control from the bottom.
Octavio has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik is trying to control. Octavio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Octavio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (8) vs (8) Octavio#SUB2#
Octavio working for the choke. #SUB2#
Octavio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Octavio is not going to allow Kulik to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Kulik wants to hold on but Octavio pushes him away.
Octavio content just to control the position here.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Octavio wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Octavio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Octavio trying to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio wants to control but Kulik has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Octavio gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Octavio wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Pablo Octavio 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Gracie
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci 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.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie controlling the position.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Lavicci prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Gracie
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Gracie#T3#
Lavicci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lavicci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Gracie#T4#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci looking to control.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (4) Gracie
Lavicci passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Gracie
Lavicci 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.#T8#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (6) Gracie
Lavicci stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (11) vs (6) Gracie#T11#
Lavicci wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Lavicci working away.
Lavicci tries to move to full mount but Gracie actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci 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 Lavicci.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Gracie controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T13#
Lavicci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lavicci won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T14#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Gracie is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (11) vs (8) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Anthony Lavicci 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Trismegistus gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is controlling Kakuto's posture.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Trismegistus wants to sweep but no luck.
Trismegistus has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Trismegistus working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Trismegistus trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trismegistus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Trismegistus is controlling Kakuto's posture.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trismegistus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Trismegistus
Trismegistus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Trismegistus controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Trismegistus defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trismegistus is one step ahead there.
Trismegistus stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Trismegistus
Kakuto tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus controlling from side mount.
Trismegistus gets to mount! Kakuto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (2) vs (7) Trismegistus
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Trismegistus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (10) Trismegistus
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Trismegistus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trismegistus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Well, with Trismegistus on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kakuto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Trismegistus 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.
Kakuto tries to roll but Trismegistus sticks to his back.
Trismegistus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
Good control from Trismegistus.#T5##SUB2#
Kakuto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trismegistus's arms.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Trismegistus controls the action.#SUB2#
Kakuto fending off the submission attempt from Trismegistus.
Trismegistus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kakuto's body.
#SUB2#
Kakuto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trismegistus's arms.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Kakuto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trismegistus.
Trismegistus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trismegistus doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (10) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Trismegistus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (12) Trismegistus
Trismegistus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Trismegistus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (12) Trismegistus#SUB2#
Trismegistus working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
Kakuto is pressing down on Trismegistus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trismegistus is holding on for now. #T9#
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Trismegistus wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (12) Trismegistus
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Trismegistus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trismegistus reaches up to try and control the position but Kakuto seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Trismegistus rolls and tries to escape and now Kakuto has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (12) vs (12) Trismegistus#T10#
Kakuto keeps control of the position as Trismegistus tries to break free.
Trismegistus trying to control the position but Kakuto manages to sink in the hooks.
Trismegistus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Trismegistus to control.#T11#
Kakuto is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Trismegistus is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (15) vs (12) Trismegistus
Trismegistus breaks Kakuto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (15) vs (14) Trismegistus
Trismegistus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Trismegistus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Trismegistus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Trismegistus has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (17) Trismegistus
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trismegistus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (15) vs (19) Trismegistus
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Trismegistus is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Trismegistus is taking a breather. Kakuto 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.
Trismegistus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (22) Trismegistus
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Trismegistus has control of the leg.
Trismegistus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (25) Trismegistus
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus staying calm.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trismegistus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 25 to 15.
A victorious Yojizo Trismegistus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today)'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 6 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Banner gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner prevents Prochazka from improving his position.
Banner controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (5) Banner
Prochazka tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#T1#
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Prochazka is looking to get to half guard.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner avoids the attempt from Prochazka to control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Prochazka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prochazka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Well, if Banner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prochazka sees it coming and defends easily.
Prochazka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Prochazka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Banner postures up. #T4#
Prochazka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prochazka trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner 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.
Banner postures up.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard. #T5#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner won't allow Prochazka to sweep him here.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Prochazka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (5) Banner#T6#
Banner managing to control the position.
Banner is trying to keep Prochazka in close.
Prochazka looking to pass the guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Prochazka looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Prochazka trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard but Banner has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (2) vs (10) Banner
Banner avoids the attempt from Prochazka to control.
Prochazka is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner fails to advance to Prochazka's back.
Prochazka tries to control the position but Banner now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (2) vs (13) Banner#SUB2#
Banner has the hooks in. Prochazka is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Banner passes his arm under Prochazka's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Prochazka taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
An out of breath Roddy Banner 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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Co-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 New York, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 46 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 103 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away.
Rodriquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparxx sprawls and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sparxx sprawls and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparxx.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparxx goes for a double leg but Rodriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriquez continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparxx fails with the takedown.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Rodriquez. No joy for Sparxx on that attempt.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in for a double leg but Rodriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriquez feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sparxx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Rodriquez.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.#T3#
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
#T4#
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.#T5#
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T6#
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T8#
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Rodriquez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (4) Sparxx
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.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T11#
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Rodriquez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sparxx has locked up a guillotine! Sparxx's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rodriquez is holding on here and Sparxx must be using up a lot of energy. Rodriquez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sparxx gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 77 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Wang
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.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Blue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang controlling the pace.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Blue trying to control but Wang postures up.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Blue looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wang pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Blue wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Blue is trying to escape the mount but Wang keeps good control and instead manages to take Blue's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Wang.
Blue just trying to survive but Wang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Blue is really stuck here.
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Blue is in bad spot here.
Wang controlling the position well here. Blue rolled but Wang kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Blue looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wang keeps control of the position easily here as Blue tries to buck him off.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blue is trying to break free.
#T6#
Wang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blue's body.
Wang gets his hands free as Blue looks to control.
Wang keeps control of the position easily here as Blue tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Wang 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.#T7#
It looks like Wang 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.
Despite being in a bad position, Blue is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wang avoiding Blue 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang 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.
#T8#
Blue tries to escape the position.
Wang not allowing Blue to control his hands.
Blue holding both Wang 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blue.
Blue trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang has good solid back control here. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Blue right now.
Blue is really stuck here.
#T10#
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blue.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Blue trying to control the position but Wang manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
I would not like to be Blue right now.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Blue wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I would not like to be Blue right now.
Blue tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
#T12#
Blue trying to control but not successfully.
Wang 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.
Wang gets his hands free as Blue looks to control.
Wang controlling from the back.#T13#
Wang is hanging on to Blue's back as he tries to escape.
Blue trying to control but not successfully.
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Blue wants to escape the position.
Good control from Wang.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Wang is hanging on to Blue's back as he tries to escape.
Wang controlling from the back.
Wang not allowing Blue to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (8) Wang
Wang pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Wang keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 8 to 2.
Long Wang is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Long Wang 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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