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CFC CG 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vakhvakhishvili shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuhren sprawls well. Fuhren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vakhvakhishvili gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vakhvakhishvili is defended easily by Fuhren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeri Vakhvakhishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fuhren moves into the clinch successfully.
Vakhvakhishvili gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuhren.
Vakhvakhishvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fuhren is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuhren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vakhvakhishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fuhren is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vakhvakhishvili has picked Fuhren up - he's going for a ride! Vakhvakhishvili dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Fuhren
Fuhren keeping hold of Vakhvakhishvili's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Fuhren wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhvakhishvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fuhren is positioning himself well to prevent Vakhvakhishvili advancing to mount.
Fuhren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA 🦍. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to pass to full mount but Fuhren defends it.
Fuhren controlling the position for now.#T2#
Vakhvakhishvili stalling. #T3#
Fuhren trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to take a break and control but Fuhren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fuhren wants to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili is controlling well.
#T4#
Vakhvakhishvili content to control rather than advance.
Fuhren is looking to improve his position.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuhren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuhren tries to get to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has control of the leg.
Fuhren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuhren trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
#T5#
Fuhren tries to get to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has control of the leg.
Vakhvakhishvili stalling.
Fuhren trying to hold on to Vakhvakhishvili's head to control him but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Fuhren tries to roll over but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him under control.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but Fuhren defending well. #T6#
Fuhren controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to take a breather but Fuhren is having none of it.
Fuhren wants to get back to full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Fuhren is in trouble now - Vakhvakhishvili has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (5) vs (0) Fuhren
Fuhren is looking to get to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fuhren is holding on tight.
Fuhren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vakhvakhishvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fuhren gets back to half guard.#T8#
Fuhren is controlling Vakhvakhishvili's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vakhvakhishvili is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fuhren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuhren desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fuhren wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Fuhren tries to get to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has control of the leg.
Fuhren wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili is keeping busy.
Fuhren wants to get back to full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (8) vs (0) Fuhren
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fuhren is not content to let Vakhvakhishvili control the position. #T10#
Fuhren is looking to reverse the position.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position but Fuhren is working away.
Fuhren is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Vakhvakhishvili stalls from top position.#T11#
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Fuhren is keeping him busy.
Fuhren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fuhren wants to get back to full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Fuhren is keeping him busy.
Fuhren wants to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili is controlling well.
#T12#
Vakhvakhishvili looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fuhren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vakhvakhishvili seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fuhren for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Vakhvakhishvili preventing the sweep.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuhren is retaining full guard.
Fuhren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuhren working a defensive guard here.
Fuhren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vakhvakhishvili is one step ahead there.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuhren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Vakhvakhishvili is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuhren wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vakhvakhishvili is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Psiris Fuhren spoke after the fight, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Von Wild back into the cage.#TD#
Von Wild pulls guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee passes Von Wild's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Squirrel Sports 🐿️ inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Von Wild gets full guard.
Von Wild trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Von Wild is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Von Wild is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is pushing down on Von Wild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Wild is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Lee 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.
#T1#
Lee stalling away here and it's allowed Von Wild to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Von Wild 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: Von Wild (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Von Wild is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#T2#
Lee is looking to control Von Wild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Wild forces his way into half guard.
Von Wild keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Lee wants to improve his position but Von Wild is controlling well.
Von Wild is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Von Wild looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Wild sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Von Wild sits in half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Von Wild's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Von Wild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Von Wild sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Wild tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee controls Von Wild momentarily but Von Wild frees himself.
Lee pulls Von Wild in close to prevent any damage.
Von Wild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Von Wild is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Wild has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Wild's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Wild's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Von Wild (2) vs (4) Lee#SUB2#
Lee tightening his grip on Von Wild, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Von Wild defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Lee 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, Von Wild has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Von Wild trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #T6#
Von Wild tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Von Wild is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Lee trying to control.#SUB2#
Lee working for a choke but Von Wild is defending well. #SUB2#
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Von Wild wants to escape the position.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Von Wild pushed the leg off.
Von Wild turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Von Wild from controlling successfully.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is pulling down on Von Wild's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Wild, at least for the moment.
Von Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lee 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: Von Wild (4) vs (6) Lee#SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Wild is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Wild gets full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Von Wild keeps moving.
Von Wild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T9#
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is taking a breather. Von Wild 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.
Von Wild gets full guard.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Wild (4) vs (9) Lee
Lee just content to control the position.
Von Wild is looking for a sweep.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Von Wild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Lee controls the position from side control.
Von Wild sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Von Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Wild (4) vs (12) Lee
Von Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Wild 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.
Von Wild is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Von Wild is defending well.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Wild (4) vs (15) Lee#T11#
Von Wild is working to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Von Wild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Von Wild 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.
Von Wild wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants to control but Von Wild is keeping him busy.
Von Wild tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12##SUB#
Von Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Von Wild defends it.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Von Wild (4) vs (18) Lee
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Lee tries to control but Von Wild wriggling away. #SUB2#
Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Von Wild is now in Lee's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (6) vs (18) Lee
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Wild is stalling in the full guard.
Lee is trying to keep Von Wild in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Wild trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (6) vs (20) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 20 to 6.
Charles Lee really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Senshi Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Casimiro Nicoletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boyd Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nicoletta shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Crowder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nicoletta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crowder is in Nicoletta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nicoletta (0) vs (2) Crowder
Nicoletta 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.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Nicoletta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nicoletta working for a triangle but Crowder defends it easily.
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicoletta is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nicoletta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nicoletta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Crowder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nicoletta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Nicoletta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicoletta manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Nicoletta's guard.
Crowder passes Nicoletta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nicoletta tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Nicoletta defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.
Crowder tries to pass to full mount but Nicoletta defends it. #SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Crowder is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
Nicoletta gets full guard.#SUB#
Nicoletta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nicoletta is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
#SUB2#
Crowder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicoletta sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crowder wants to free his trapped foot but Nicoletta is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicoletta defends it well. #SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Nicoletta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crowder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicoletta regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Nicoletta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicoletta manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Nicoletta's guard. #T6##SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Crowder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Nicoletta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicoletta manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Nicoletta's guard. #SUB#
Nicoletta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nicoletta working for a triangle but Crowder defends it easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Crowder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crowder pushing down on Nicoletta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nicoletta wants to improve his position but Crowder is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Nicoletta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage.
Nicoletta tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Nicoletta is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Nicoletta defends the submission attempt.#T9##SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nicoletta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicoletta tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
Crowder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nicoletta! Score +3 for passing guard: Nicoletta (0) vs (5) Crowder#SUB2#
Crowder is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nicoletta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nicoletta shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Crowder is working for a guillotine from mount but Nicoletta frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Crowder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nicoletta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nicoletta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crowder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T11#
Nicoletta is trying to improve his position.
Nicoletta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
Nicoletta is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Nicoletta defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Crowder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicoletta sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicoletta tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nicoletta tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Nicoletta is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
#SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicoletta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T14##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crowder wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 36 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Cicero Verus!
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.#TD#
Anatta scores with a takedown into Verus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Verus#SUB2#
Verus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Anatta seems to have locked his on tight now - Verus screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Anatta, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shanti Anatta! |
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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 0 losses; Magnificent Chulalongkorn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Borgia 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: Chulalongkorn (0) vs (4) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chulalongkorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chulalongkorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chulalongkorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chulalongkorn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Chulalongkorn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Chulalongkorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Chulalongkorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chulalongkorn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chulalongkorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chulalongkorn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Borgia has cracked it and Chulalongkorn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 41 wins and 23 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banner enables Crazy Horse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy Horse passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (0) vs (5) Crazy Horse
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crazy Horse working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Crazy Horse has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Banner is defending against the submission attempts here by Crazy Horse.
#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Crazy Horse has control of the leg. #SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crazy Horse pulls his head out easily.
Banner's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Crazy Horse eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Crazy Horse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crazy Horse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Crazy Horse frees his head nicely. Oh but Banner has switched to an armbar! Crazy Horse is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 63 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 66 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski staying calm.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Juncker is working away. #T1#
Ignatowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Juncker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from Juncker's half guard. Juncker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (4) Ignatowski#T3#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski 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.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ignatowski pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (6) Ignatowski#T5#
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control.
#T6#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski 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: Juncker (4) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (4) vs (11) Ignatowski
Juncker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juncker is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker controlling the position.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (4) vs (14) Ignatowski
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face as Ignatowski controls the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from improving position.
Juncker is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Ignatowski 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.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ignatowski.
It looks like Ignatowski 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.#T11#
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (6) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Juncker passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (9) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (9) vs (16) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Juncker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 16 to 9. The Reverend Jim Ignatowski retains his welterweight title!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 64 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 47 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriquez but Rodriquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lavicci has been working on his balance at Ground Zero Workout Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rodriquez.#TD#
Lavicci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lavicci seems content to control.#T1#
Lavicci is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Rodriquez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci 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.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T2#
Rodriquez 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 (5) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rodriquez 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.#T3#
Lavicci keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (5) Rodriquez
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. #T6##SUB2#
Rodriquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lavicci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci stops Rodriquez from passing to mount. #T7#
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from improving position. #T8#
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Rodriquez controlling from side mount.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
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. #T10#
Rodriquez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (5) vs (7) Rodriquez
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 controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez wants to take Lavicci's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away. #T13#
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#T14#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 5.
Nick Rodriquez is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Nick Rodriquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 72 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 77 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but Wang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Wang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Wang prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Wang is looking to work his way around to Jello's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Wang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Jello wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (0) vs (8) Wang#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang biding his time, controlling Jello. #T6#
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?
Wang controlling well, preventing Jello from escaping the position.
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 wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Wang controls the action.
Jello looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
#T7#
Jello turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (8) Wang
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (8) Wang
Wang is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Jello content just to control the position here. #T8#
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Jello passes into half guard.
Jello prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (8) Wang#T10#
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (11) vs (8) Wang
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (11) vs (10) Wang#T11#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Wang wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Wang controlling the pace. #T13#
Jello trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Jello is not content to let Wang control the position.#T14#
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Moldy Jello is the new light heavyweight champion!
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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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 25 wins and 15 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Oh pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Oh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet. #T1#
Oh seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Oh keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh'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.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage. #T2#
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Oh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Oh is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oh's guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Oh 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.
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.#T4#
Let's hope that Ramirez 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.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Ramirez#T5#
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T6#
Oh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Oh is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Oh is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Oh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Oh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Oh trying to control.
Oh biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Oh keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Good control from Oh.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oh keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Oh struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Oh won't let him.
Oh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Oh 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 Ramirez's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez is keeping busy.
Oh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #T12#
Oh'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.
Ramirez tries to escape but Oh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Ramirez tries to escape the position.
Ramirez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Oh's guard. Nice work there by Ramirez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ramirez passes Oh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 7 to 4. Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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