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CFC CG NY 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Belmiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belmiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yelnats sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Belmiro drives through with a takedown into Yelnats's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Yelnats managing to control the position.
Belmiro won't allow Yelnats to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belmiro stands and throws Yelnats's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (0) vs (5) Belmiro
Yelnats tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
Yelnats's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym 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.
Yelnats can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Belmiro slows the pace down.
Yelnats tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro controlling the position.
Yelnats manages to get back to half guard.
Belmiro trying to mount his opponent but Yelnats defends it. #T3#
Belmiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Yelnats is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belmiro is looking to advance position but Yelnats won't allow it.
Yelnats wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belmiro uses his free foot to push down on Yelnats's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yelnats. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (0) vs (8) Belmiro#T4#
Yelnats really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belmiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belmiro fails to take his opponent's back.
Yelnats really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Belmiro controlling from the full mount.
Yelnats is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yelnats has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yelnats! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass. #T6#
Yelnats trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Yelnats sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yelnats's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (10) Belmiro#T7#
Yelnats is pulling down on Belmiro's head to control his posture.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (13) Belmiro
Yelnats seems a little lost for a moment, as Belmiro dominates the positioning.
Yelnats is looking for a sweep.
Yelnats can't do much from the bottom here.
Belmiro trying to control the position but Yelnats is working away.
Yelnats is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Belmiro slows the pace down.
Belmiro working away.
Yelnats is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Yelnats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yelnats holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Belmiro 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.
Belmiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (16) Belmiro
Belmiro controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Yelnats is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belmiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Belmiro tries to control but Yelnats wriggling away.
Yelnats manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yelnats tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.#T12#
Belmiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yelnats wants to get back to full guard but Belmiro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (19) Belmiro
Yelnats tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Yelnats manages to get back to half guard.
Yelnats wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Yelnats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Yelnats keeping hold of Belmiro's head, controlling as best he can.
Yelnats trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belmiro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (22) Belmiro
Belmiro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yelnats is holding on tight.
#T14#
Belmiro content just to control the position here.
Yelnats is looking to improve his position but Belmiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Yelnats tries to lock up and control but Belmiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belmiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yelnats tries to hold on but Belmiro postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yelnats tries to reverse the position but Belmiro maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 31 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takahashi dives in and grabs Halli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes down on Takahashi's head and hops out.#CL#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi has Halli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Takahashi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Takahashi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Takahashi 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.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T4#
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. #T5#
Takahashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T6#
Takahashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi controlling his opponent.
Halli tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.#T7#
Takahashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Takahashi controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Takahashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it.
Halli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Takahashi#T9#
Halli tries to break free.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Takahashi tries to keep control of the position but Halli is staying busy.#T10#
Good control from Takahashi.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for the RNC.
Takahashi keeps control of the position easily here as Halli tries to buck him off.
#T11##SUB2#
Takahashi has got his arm under Halli's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Halli has spun round into Takahashi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Takahashi
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Takahashi 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.#T13#
Takahashi pulls Halli in to control the position.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Halli won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
Takahashi is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 8 to 2.
Genkei Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 53 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Perkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Perkins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkins controls the pace.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkins is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Perkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perkins is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Perkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Alopodis has his hands clasped together around Perkins's back. He's all about the action.
Alopodis is trying to control but can't.
Perkins is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now. #T2#
Perkins wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Perkins is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis keeping control of the position.
Perkins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Perkins#T3#
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Perkins maintains control.
Perkins wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Perkins postures up.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Perkins keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Perkins
Perkins is trying to stick to Alopodis's back but Alopodis is turning into Perkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Perkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alopodis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Perkins#T5#
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Perkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Perkins has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position.
Perkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkins, not yet.
Alopodis is stalling in the full guard.
Alopodis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perkins for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Perkins trying to control the position here.
Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis is pushing down on Perkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis controlling the action here.
Perkins tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis is thwarting Perkins's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (8) Perkins
Perkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Perkins to control.
Alopodis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Perkins is looking to get to half guard.
Alopodis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkins is just holding on here. Alopodis manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (8) Perkins#T10#
Perkins tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
Perkins trying to control but not successfully.
Perkins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Alopodis is staying active.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC.
Perkins is really stuck here.
Perkins is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Perkins staying busy and making it hard for Alopodis to control.
Perkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Perkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alopodis controlling his opponent.
Perkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Alopodis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T12#
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Perkins is squirming around nicely.
Perkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perkins holds of for dear life.#T13#
Perkins tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Perkins has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (11) vs (8) Perkins
Alopodis not allowing Perkins to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alopodis not allowing Perkins to control his hands. #T14#
Perkins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Perkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alopodis's guard. Nice work there by Perkins.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (10) Perkins
Perkins controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ceph Alopodis made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Marden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hardy! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hardy (0) vs (4) Marden
Marden just content to control the position.
Marden trying to control the position but Hardy is working away. #SUB2#
Marden tries for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Marden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Marden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marden wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hardy prevents Marden from moving into mount.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden tries to advance to mount but Hardy denies him. #SUB2#
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Marden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hardy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marden's guard! Nice work there by Hardy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (4) Marden#T3#
Marden is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Marden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardy in particular looking to stall.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Marden is defending the position. #T5#
Marden trying to control from the bottom.
Marden gets full guard.#SUB2#
Marden is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hardy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marden's body to avoid the submission. Marden has instead reached around Hardy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marden arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bulla Marden!
A relieved looking Bulla Marden 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garak has Adeoluwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adeoluwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Adeoluwa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Adeoluwa manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adeoluwa (4) vs (0) Garak
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Adeoluwa stalls from top position.
Garak is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garak wants to control but Adeoluwa postures up.#T1#
Adeoluwa happy to just control the position for now.
Garak tries to buck Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garak keeps working.
Garak is trying to improve his position.
Adeoluwa controls the position from side control.
Garak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Garak stops Adeoluwa from passing to mount.
Garak is letting Adeoluwa control him for a moment.
Garak struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down. #T3#
Adeoluwa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Adeoluwa (6) vs (0) Garak
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.
Adeoluwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Garak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from Garak to control.
Garak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adeoluwa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Adeoluwa'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.#T5#
Garak working to try and regain half guard.
Garak is squirming around, avoiding Adeoluwa's attempts to control the action.
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
Garak wants to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Adeoluwa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adeoluwa looking to control but Garak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
Adeoluwa tries to control but Garak wriggling away.
Garak tries to lock up and control but Adeoluwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adeoluwa controlling his opponent.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.#T7#
Adeoluwa content just to control the position here.
Garak is trying to escape the mount.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Garak is having none of it.
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garak wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa prevents Garak from getting the reversal.#T8#
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garak is squirming around, avoiding Adeoluwa's attempts to control the action.
Adeoluwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Adeoluwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adeoluwa continues to stall.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.#T10#
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Garak wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Garak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Garak keeping control of the position. #T11#
Adeoluwa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Garak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garak is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa is working hard here to advance position.
Garak is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.#T12#
Garak is trying to control but can't.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Garak looking for submissions off his back.
Adeoluwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garak! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (9) vs (0) Garak
Garak tries to lock up and control but Adeoluwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garak regains half guard.#T13#
Garak gets full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Garak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garak is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head to control his posture.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Garak is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14##SUB2#
Garak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garak looking to control.
Garak has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Adeoluwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garak controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Chukwu Adeoluwa took some time post fight to say the following; 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 54 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; JuliĂ¡n CicerĂ³n!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
CicerĂ³n shoots in for a takedown but Sulvar shows good takedown defense.
CicerĂ³n looks for a takedown but Sulvar sprawls well.#TD2#
CicerĂ³n gets a double leg takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) CicerĂ³n
CicerĂ³n stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar pulls CicerĂ³n in to control the position.
Sulvar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CicerĂ³n trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T1#
CicerĂ³n sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar is pulling down on CicerĂ³n's head. It's preventing any offense from CicerĂ³n, at least for the moment.
CicerĂ³n stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like CicerĂ³n 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.
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.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as CicerĂ³n tries to pass.
Sulvar controlling CicerĂ³n's posture.
CicerĂ³n's corner is telling him to maintain position.
CicerĂ³n must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
CicerĂ³n slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) CicerĂ³n#T4#
CicerĂ³n working away.
CicerĂ³n trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
CicerĂ³n takes a little break here. Sulvar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
CicerĂ³n trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
CicerĂ³n content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sulvar is not content to let CicerĂ³n control the position. #T7#
CicerĂ³n controlling the position from side mount.
CicerĂ³n's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Let's hope that CicerĂ³n 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.#T9#
Sulvar is trying to control CicerĂ³n's posture but CicerĂ³n avoids it.
CicerĂ³n controlling the position. #T10#
CicerĂ³n trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
CicerĂ³n is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sulvar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't.
CicerĂ³n is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sulvar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
More stalling from CicerĂ³n.
Sulvar keeping his opponent close.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because CicerĂ³n is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sulvar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for CicerĂ³n but great work by Sulvar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (5) CicerĂ³n
CicerĂ³n is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sulvar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (6) vs (5) CicerĂ³n
CicerĂ³n tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar wants to control the pace but CicerĂ³n is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar prevents CicerĂ³n from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Tres Sulvar 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bainbridge drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (0) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Bainbridge defends easily.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bainbridge pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner is pressing down on Bainbridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bainbridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bainbridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Bainbridge defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Bainbridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bainbridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bainbridge 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#
Bainbridge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bainbridge has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bainbridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Banner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bainbridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (2) Banner#T2#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Banner 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#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
Bainbridge is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bainbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bainbridge has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Bainbridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bainbridge manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Bainbridge's guard. #SUB#
Bainbridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Banner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bainbridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bainbridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bainbridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.#SUB#
Bainbridge has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bainbridge is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bainbridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Banner 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#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Bainbridge is defending well.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Banner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bainbridge could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banner has cracked it and Bainbridge is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Prochazka with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Camara counters with a shoot takedown. Prochazka fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara won't allow Prochazka to sweep him here.
Prochazka seems keen to control Camara's posture.
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Prochazka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prochazka is trying to keep Camara in close.
Prochazka pulls Camara in to control the position.
Prochazka trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prochazka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Camara
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Prochazka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (2) Camara
You can see the frustration on Camara's face as Prochazka controls the position. #T3#
Camara is trying to control Prochazka's posture but Prochazka avoids it.
Camara is being controlled here.
Camara gets back to half guard.
Prochazka is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Camara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Prochazka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Prochazka tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it. #T5#
Prochazka not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #T6#
Camara manages to get to full guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prochazka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Prochazka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Prochazka looking to pass the guard.
Prochazka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Camara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Prochazka is proving a slippery customer.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Camara pulls Prochazka in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara managing to control the position. #T10#
Prochazka tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Prochazka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prochazka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camara for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Prochazka from controlling successfully.
Prochazka stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Camara pulls Prochazka in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Prochazka controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Prochazka trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Prochazka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Prochazka trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Prochazka controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Prochazka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tijhoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tijhoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Tijhoff looking to score a takedown here. Oh is defending well but Tijhoff drives through and ends up in Oh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Tijhoff
Tijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Tijhoff won't allow Oh to sweep him here.
Tijhoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (2) Tijhoff
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tijhoff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oh has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tijhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Tijhoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for subs from the bottom but Oh mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (2) Tijhoff
Oh content just to control the position here.
Oh 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.
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tijhoff for as long as he can get away with.
Tijhoff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tijhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Oh wants to free his trapped foot but Tijhoff is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Oh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Oh! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (8) vs (2) Tijhoff
Tijhoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tijhoff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oh's best efforts.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tijhoff is in trouble now - Oh has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (11) vs (2) Tijhoff
Tijhoff regains half guard.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tijhoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#T4#
Oh controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Oh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oh advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (14) vs (2) Tijhoff
A lull in the action here as Oh stalls from top position.
Tijhoff is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
Tijhoff being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Tijhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh controls the position.
Tijhoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Tijhoff is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
Tijhoff is being controlled here.
Oh continues to stall.
Tijhoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
A lull in the action here as Oh stalls from top position.
Tijhoff tries to bench press Oh off him but Oh keeps the position.
Oh is staying tight to Tijhoff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tijhoff is trying to improve his position.
Oh taking a breather here. #T8#
Tijhoff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oh's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tijhoff has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Oh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Oh! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (17) vs (2) Tijhoff
Oh controlling the position.
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.#T9#
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Oh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tijhoff is trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff manages to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (17) vs (6) Tijhoff#SUB2#
Tijhoff is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Oh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tijhoff looks winded!
Oh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Oh defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (19) vs (6) Tijhoff#SUB2#
Tijhoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oh stacks Tijhoff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oh! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (22) vs (6) Tijhoff#T10#
Tijhoff is being controlled here.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
Oh takes a little break here. Tijhoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Oh is staying tight to Tijhoff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Tijhoff tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Oh taking a breather here.
Tijhoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh controlling the position from side mount.
Tijhoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Oh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tijhoff's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tijhoff tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
Oh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Oh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tijhoff tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.#T13#
Oh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tijhoff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh takes a little break here. Tijhoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Tijhoff sneaks back into half guard.
Oh is pressing down on Tijhoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tijhoff is holding on for now.
Oh is taking a breather. Tijhoff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Tijhoff with the active half guard here but Oh passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (25) vs (6) Tijhoff
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tijhoff tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh is staying tight to Tijhoff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tijhoff is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
A very excited looking Jisoo Oh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 64 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Green shoots in and bounces Juncker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker controlling Green's posture.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green 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.
Juncker pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Juncker
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Green 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.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Green controlling the position.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Green is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Green is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Green'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.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Juncker 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.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Green pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Green wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Juncker won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (2) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Juncker 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.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away. #T10#
Green can't escape the position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Green wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.#T11#
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Green to control.
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Green tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Green is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Green tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away. #T13#
Juncker moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (2) vs (8) Juncker
Green is trying to break free.
Green looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Green buck him off.
Green trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Juncker has the hooks in. Green is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Green do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker 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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