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CFC CG NY 4 PBP Commentary |
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 13 wins and 10 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 35 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Line drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (0) Anatta
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Line drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Line jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Line pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. #SUB#
Line is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anatta defends it well. #SUB#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Line is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura here.
Line passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Line (5) vs (0) Anatta#SUB#
Line wants to finish this one by submission but Anatta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Line.
Anatta is looking to improve his position but Line isn't that keen on the idea.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Line is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anatta is just riding it out for now. Line eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Line trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Anatta moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Anatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Line gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Line drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Line jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Line drops back looking for a leg! Anatta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anatta manages to kick Line off! Line jumps back into Anatta's guard.
Line pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Line pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anatta defends it well. #SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Line seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Line.
#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Anatta is pressing down on Line's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.#SUB2#
Anatta has his foot on Line's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Line works his way back into a safe position though.
Line wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Anatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anatta is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Line rolls with it to try and escape but Anatta cranks on the arm and Line is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 33 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bainbridge.
Camara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camara wants it to stay on the feet.
Bainbridge goes for a double leg but Camara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camara continues to drive forward.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camara defends well and Bainbridge ends up having to push Camara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bainbridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Camara feinted with a counter takedown.
Bainbridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camara pinned against the cage. Camara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bainbridge gets a double leg takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Bainbridge
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bainbridge is one step ahead there. #T1#
Camara is pulling down on Bainbridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Bainbridge, at least for the moment.
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.
Bainbridge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bainbridge preventing the sweep. #T2#
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camara 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.
Bainbridge wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara pulls Bainbridge in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Bainbridge trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Bainbridge told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bainbridge being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Bainbridge stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Camara pulls Bainbridge in close to his closed guard and prevents Bainbridge from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Camara working for submissions but it's allowed Bainbridge to get to half guard.
Bainbridge uses his free foot to push down on Camara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camara. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Bainbridge#T5#
Bainbridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Bainbridge maintains control.
Camara wants to hold on but Bainbridge pushes him away.
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Camara manages to control the position for a moment.
Bainbridge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara is trying to reverse the position but instead Bainbridge has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (0) vs (8) Bainbridge
Bainbridge controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
Bainbridge really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Camara.#T7#
It looks like Bainbridge 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.#T8#
Bainbridge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bainbridge not allowing Camara to control his hands.
Camara really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bainbridge's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara tries to roll but Bainbridge sticks to his back.
#T9#
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bainbridge.
Camara is really stuck here.
Bainbridge controls the action.
Camara tries to escape but Bainbridge has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Bainbridge avoiding Camara 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bainbridge doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (8) Bainbridge
Bainbridge is trying to control the position but Camara postures up.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Camara is fighting to break Bainbridge's control of his arms but Bainbridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Camara passes into half guard.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bainbridge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (8) Bainbridge#T13#
You can see the frustration on Bainbridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bainbridge is looking to reverse the position.
Bainbridge wants to control but Camara postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Bainbridge prevents Camara from moving into mount.
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.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bainbridge keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bainbridge wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Bartholomew Bainbridge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 32 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rhodeo instigates a clinch. #TD#
Nelson has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo is fighting the takedown attempt but Nelson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nelson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.#SUB#
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rhodeo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Nelson controls the position from side control.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working. #SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (7) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson 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. #T4##SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for subs off his back but Nelson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T6#
Rhodeo has his hands clasped together around Nelson's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has his feet on Nelson's thighs here. He's pushed Nelson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nelson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Phoenix drags the fight down to the ground.
Phoenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie 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 passes Phoenix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves into full mount! Phoenix won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Phoenix#T1#
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Phoenix is squirming around nicely.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Phoenix to control.
Phoenix stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (0) Phoenix#T2#
Phoenix is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #T3#
Phoenix is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
#T4#
Phoenix just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Phoenix doesn't escape.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Phoenix pushed the leg off. #T5#
Phoenix is really stuck here.
Gracie avoiding Phoenix 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Phoenix is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Gracie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Phoenix is doing well to defend. Gracie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Phoenix is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Dog Gracie!
A very excited looking Big Dog Gracie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Blake Phoenix was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fuhren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuhren gets underhooks to prevent Totemo 's takedown attempt.
Fuhren looking for a takedown. #TD#
Totemo jumps guard and drags Fuhren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fuhren preventing the sweep.
Fuhren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Totemo has Fuhren pulled in close to control his posture.
Fuhren wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Fuhren trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren content to stall in guard here.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Fuhren controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuhren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuhren defends well.#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuhren defends well.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Fuhren from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuhren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA ðŸ¦. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuhren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Totemo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Fuhren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Fuhren defends it easily.
Fuhren won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuhren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo looking to control.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuhren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuhren wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#T3#
Totemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuhren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fuhren trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Fuhren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Totemo is controlling Fuhren's posture.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Fuhren postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Fuhren is posturing up here but Totemo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fuhren tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fuhren has to tap! Slick submission there by Totemo !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo !
In defeat, Psiris Fuhren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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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 1 wins and 5 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tijhoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goble pinned against the cage. Goble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Goble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB2#
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tijhoff defends well.#SUB#
Tijhoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tijhoff is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Tijhoff has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tijhoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tijhoff. #SUB#
Tijhoff is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Tijhoff trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it. #SUB#
Tijhoff seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Goble is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 10 wins and 14 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maykit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cicerón on his heels. He'll look to pass Cicerón's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Maykit
Cicerón 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.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Maykit defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maykit defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maykit drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Maykit off! Maykit jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón looking for a sweep. Not yet Cicerón, not yet.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Maykit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maykit has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Maykit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Maykit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maykit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maykit passes Cicerón's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maykit seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maykit 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.
#T2##SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Maykit is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Maykit is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maykit. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maykit 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.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maykit.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg.
Maykit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Maykit#SUB2#
Maykit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cicerón knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maykit's best efforts.
Cicerón gets back to full guard.
#T6##SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maykit defends well.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Maykit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB2#
Maykit wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Maykit.
Cicerón gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Maykit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maykit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a triangle but Maykit pushes his legs off easily.
Cicerón wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Cicerón escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maykit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maykit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maykit seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maykit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Maykit eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón gets full guard.#SUB#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Maykit defends it easily.
Cicerón is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Maykit drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Maykit off! Maykit jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Maykit off! Maykit jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB#
Cicerón throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB#
Cicerón working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maykit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maykit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maykit is pushing down on Cicerón's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cicerón is fighting to maintain full guard but Maykit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Maykit 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#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Maykit is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
Maykit moves into full mount! Cicerón won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (8) Maykit#SUB2#
Maykit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cicerón sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maykit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maykit. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T13##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maykit 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!#SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 8 to 0.
After the big win, Woodie Maykit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 23 wins and 8 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Trismegistus attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trismegistus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trismegistus shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Banner with the counter takedown but Trismegistus avoids it easily.#TD2#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Trismegistus is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trismegistus 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.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Banner trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Trismegistus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trismegistus wants to sweep but no luck.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trismegistus wants to control the position but Banner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control but can't.
Trismegistus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trismegistus.#T3#
Banner 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.
Trismegistus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet. #SUB#
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Trismegistus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banner has passed into half guard!
Banner moves into full mount! Trismegistus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (5) Banner#T5#
Banner controlling his opponent.
Trismegistus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner is hanging on to Trismegistus's back as he tries to escape.
Trismegistus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Trismegistus is staying busy.
Banner controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Banner 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.#T6#
Trismegistus is in bad spot here.
Trismegistus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus trying to control but Banner postures up.
Trismegistus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Trismegistus actively working from the bottom here.
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7##SUB2#
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trismegistus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner trying to control the action but Trismegistus is working from the bottom. #T8#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Trismegistus defends it.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is defending well. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Banner not doing much here.
Trismegistus wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is keen to just control but Trismegistus is a slippery customer.#T10#
Trismegistus trying to control here.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Trismegistus defends it.
Banner trying to control the pace.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Trismegistus is working away.
Trismegistus trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Trismegistus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trismegistus. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (11) Banner#T11#
Trismegistus manages to control the position for a moment.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner fails to advance to Trismegistus's back.
Trismegistus is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner avoids the attempt from Trismegistus to control.#T12#
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (0) vs (14) Banner#SUB2#
Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Banner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Trismegistus right now.
#T13#
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Trismegistus wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Trismegistus tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Banner just sinks the hooks in.
Banner controls the action.#SUB2#
Banner working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Trismegistus is doing well to defend. Banner seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Trismegistus is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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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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 61 wins and 82 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balkan wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Balkan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Balkan postures up.#SUB#
Balkan tries for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan controls the position from side control.
Lavicci prevents Balkan from improving position. #T1#
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Balkan controls from the top position.
Balkan 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.
Balkan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Balkan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well. #T2#
Balkan taking a break here but Lavicci is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci is controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavicci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavicci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T5#
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Balkan is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Balkan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T6#
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Balkan won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Balkan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavicci looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavicci looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavicci! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (6) vs (6) Lavicci#T7##SUB2#
Lavicci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balkan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Balkan is defending well. #T8#
Balkan stops Lavicci from passing to mount.
Balkan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavicci's best efforts.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (6) vs (9) Lavicci
Balkan tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9#
Balkan wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balkan stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Balkan turns into him and now he's in Lavicci's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (14) Lavicci
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balkan is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #T14#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 14 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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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 96 wins and 46 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 5 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prochazka.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Prochazka avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Prochazka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriquez did well to prevent Prochazka getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Prochazka
Prochazka tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Prochazka is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Prochazka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriquez sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Prochazka is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Prochazka content to control rather than advance.
Rodriquez wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Prochazka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prochazka is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rodriquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Prochazka.
Prochazka wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Prochazka is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodriquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prochazka is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Prochazka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prochazka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prochazka is one step ahead there.
Prochazka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Prochazka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prochazka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but instead Prochazka has moved into half guard.
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Prochazka's head to control his posture.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez controls Prochazka momentarily but Prochazka frees himself. #T6#
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez looking to control.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Prochazka works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Prochazka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Prochazka trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Prochazka passes Rodriquez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Prochazka wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Prochazka 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.
#T8#
Prochazka tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Rodriquez is looking to control Prochazka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Prochazka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prochazka. #T9##SUB2#
Prochazka seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriquez defends the submission attempt.
Rodriquez is trying to maintain the position but Prochazka is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
Prochazka wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Prochazka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prochazka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Prochazka is just content to waste time from the top position. Rodriquez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Prochazka
Rodriquez passes Prochazka's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Prochazka wants to control but Rodriquez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Prochazka
Prochazka tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Prochazka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Prochazka is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Prochazka tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Prochazka looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Prochazka is trying to control but Rodriquez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Prochazka#T13#
Prochazka tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (6) Prochazka#SUB2#
Rodriquez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Prochazka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Prochazka not allowing Rodriquez to control his hands. #T14#
Prochazka has the hooks in. Rodriquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Prochazka 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, Rodriquez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Prochazka manages to sink in the hooks.
Prochazka is looking to control Rodriquez but Rodriquez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Prochazka working for a choke but Rodriquez is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Nick Rodriquez is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez 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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