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CFC CG 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Karelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kakuto defends it nicely.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Karelin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Karelin
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kakuto swings around for an armbar but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (5) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Karelin won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Karelin pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Karelin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (5) Karelin
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.#T5#
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (8) Karelin
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karelin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (5) vs (11) Karelin
Kakuto tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Karelin controls the action.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T6#
Good control from Karelin.
Kakuto tries to break free.
Karelin is riding his opponent, not letting Kakuto buck him off.
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Karelin biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7##SUB2#
Karelin looking for the choke but no joy.
Karelin biding his time, controlling Kakuto. #SUB2#
Karelin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kakuto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.#SUB#
Kakuto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karelin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (14) Karelin
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto seems a little lost for a moment, as Karelin dominates the positioning.
Kakuto tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Karelin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Let's hope that Karelin 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.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Karelin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (17) Karelin
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karelin taking a breather here. #T11#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Karelin slows the pace down.
It looks like Karelin 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.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
A lull in the action here as Karelin stalls from top position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
Kakuto tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
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.
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
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.
Kakuto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karelin is taking a breather. Kakuto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Karelin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (20) Karelin
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Karelin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (5) vs (23) Karelin
Kakuto tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Kakuto is breathing heavily.
Karelin controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Karelin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
#SUB2#
Karelin is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kakuto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Karelin off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Karelin!
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today)'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 33 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maykit did well to prevent Nelson getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Maykit defending well.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Maykit is working away. #SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Maykit won't allow it. #SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nelson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maykit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nelson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Maykit. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (5) Nelson
Maykit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Maykit defends the submission attempt.
Maykit moves into full guard.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB#
Maykit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maykit. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (8) Nelson
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nelson trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maykit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nelson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (0) vs (10) Nelson#T3#
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
Maykit is looking to get to half guard.
Maykit is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Maykit is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson trying to control but Maykit is having none of it.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Maykit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maykit is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Nelson wants to take his opponent's back but Maykit doesn't allow it.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Maykit is squirming around nicely.
Nelson content just to control the position here. #T5#
Maykit can't escape the position.
Maykit tries to improve his position but instead Nelson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (0) vs (13) Nelson
Maykit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nelson's guard. Nice work there by Maykit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (13) Nelson
Nelson looking to control.
Maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Maykit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Maykit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maykit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Maykit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maykit has Nelson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (15) Nelson#T6##SUB#
Maykit has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Maykit looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
#SUB#
Maykit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Nelson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Maykit. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (2) vs (18) Nelson
Maykit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maykit won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Maykit tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maykit actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson is keen to just control but Maykit is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Maykit looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nelson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (2) vs (21) Nelson
Nelson wants to control the pace but Maykit is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Nelson is looking to work his way around to Maykit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maykit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Nelson is working for a guillotine from mount but Maykit frees his head quite easily.
Maykit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson tries to control but Maykit wriggling away.
Maykit manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Maykit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Maykit looking for subs from the bottom but Nelson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (2) vs (24) Nelson
Maykit is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Maykit is squirming around nicely.
Nelson content just to control the position here. #T10#
Nelson wants to take Maykit's back here but Maykit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maykit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson tries to control but Maykit wriggling away.
Maykit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (2) vs (27) Nelson#T11#
Maykit is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (2) vs (29) Nelson
Maykit has given up his back. Will we see Nelson going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (2) vs (32) Nelson
Maykit tries to escape but Nelson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maykit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maykit is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson tries to control but Maykit wriggling away.
Maykit is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maykit regains half guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Maykit defending well. #T13#
Nelson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maykit actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson is keen to just control but Maykit is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Nelson 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.
#T14#
Nelson is pressing down on Maykit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maykit is holding on for now. #SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying for a kimura here. Maykit looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nelson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stoned Nelson!
After winning the bout, Stoned Nelson 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 85 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder controlling the position.
Le Boulder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Balkan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Le Boulder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.#T2#
Le Boulder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder is controlling Balkan's posture.#T3#
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le Boulder working a defensive guard but Balkan passes into half guard.
Le Boulder manages to get to full guard.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Le Boulder controlling Balkan's posture.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder looking to control.
#SUB#
Balkan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Le Boulder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balkan has managed to get both his arms back between Le Boulder's legs - danger averted.
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Balkan is now in half guard.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Balkan passes into side control, despite Le Boulder's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan taking a breather here.
Le Boulder wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder looking for a sweep but Balkan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Le Boulder (0) vs (7) Balkan#T6#
Le Boulder wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Le Boulder is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (0) vs (10) Balkan#T7#
Le Boulder tries to escape the position.
Le Boulder breaks Balkan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (10) Balkan
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T8#
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself. #T9#
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Le Boulder controlling from the top position.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan controlling Le Boulder's posture.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T12#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder trying to move into half guard but instead Balkan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (12) Balkan
Le Boulder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Le Boulder keeps moving.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Le Boulder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkan defends well.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Le Boulder trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Balkan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (15) Balkan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan controlling the pace for now.
Balkan looking to control but Le Boulder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bob Le Boulder was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit the Buffet.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 49 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crazy Horse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crazy Horse somewhat.
William Crazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy Horse misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crazy Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Crazy Horse's control of his arms but Crazy Horse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Let's hope that Crazy Horse 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.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Crazy Horse has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crazy Horse looking to control.
Rodriquez won't allow Crazy Horse to sweep him here.
Crazy Horse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Crazy Horse sits in half guard.
Crazy Horse slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##T5#
Rodriquez wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazy Horse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Crazy Horse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Crazy Horse stalling away here and it's allowed Rodriquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crazy Horse won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Crazy Horse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Rodriquez pulls Crazy Horse in to control the position.
Crazy Horse stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Crazy Horse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crazy Horse controls the pace.
Crazy Horse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Crazy Horse wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Crazy Horse preventing the sweep. #T9#
Crazy Horse trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crazy Horse for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse keeps Rodriquez under control for a moment.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Crazy Horse's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy Horse is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Crazy Horse wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Crazy Horse is defending the position. #T12#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Crazy Horse wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Crazy Horse is positioning himself well to prevent Rodriquez advancing to mount.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crazy Horse keeps working.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Crazy Horse won't allow it. #T14#
Rodriquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 56 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kulik shoots in and bounces Vernon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (0) vs (2) Kulik
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulik 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.
Vernon is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Vernon 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.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vernon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon is trying to control but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vernon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
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.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Vernon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vernon content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T7#
Vernon won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vernon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kulik for as long as he can get away with.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T9#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T10#
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik 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.#T11#
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Well,Vernon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T14#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik has Vernon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Octavio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Octavio keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Octavio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio trying to control the position.
Octavio controlling Magomedov's posture. #T1#
Octavio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Octavio looking to control.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Octavio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Octavio working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Octavio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov pushes down on Octavio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Octavio is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Octavio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #T5#
Octavio keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Octavio trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Octavio tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov tries to control but Octavio wriggling away.
Octavio wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.#T6#
Octavio tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavio is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount. #T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Octavio tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Octavio is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Octavio is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Octavio stops Magomedov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Octavio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavio is looking to escape. #T9#
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Octavio tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.#T10#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavio is looking to escape.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Octavio has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (0) vs (8) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape. #T11#
Octavio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Octavio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is not going to allow Octavio to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for the choke. #T12#
Magomedov not allowing Octavio to control his hands.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Octavio's body.
Octavio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Octavio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Magomedov fails to advance to Octavio's back.
Octavio is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Octavio doesn't allow it.
Octavio regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Octavio keeps working. #T14#
Magomedov is looking to pass Octavio's guard but actually Octavio recovers to full guard.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (0) vs (11) Magomedov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is staying tight to Octavio's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 11 to 0.
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 95 wins and 67 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 64 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt - Ignatowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juncker shoots in but Ignatowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignatowski attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T1#
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juncker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Juncker passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Juncker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Juncker trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Juncker recovers full guard.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Juncker blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T5#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Juncker trying to control here.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Juncker is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Ignatowski tries to take his opponent's back but Juncker turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (7) Juncker#T7#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatowski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (10) Juncker
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (10) Juncker
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (14) Juncker
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Juncker has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski stops Juncker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker controlling his opponent. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (17) Juncker
Juncker keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
Juncker avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Ignatowski is in bad spot here.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
#T13#
Juncker keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
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.
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski tries to break free.
#T14#
Ignatowski just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 17 to 12. Gaston Juncker retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 141 wins and 104 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Gracie
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx 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.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Sparxx won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
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.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T5#
Gracie managing to control the position.
Sparxx trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up. #T6#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sparxx jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Gracie#T7#
Gracie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Sparxx controls the position.
Sparxx wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Sparxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparxx prefers to stall for the moment though.#T8#
Sparxx working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T9#
Gracie tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control but Sparxx manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Gracie is just holding on here. Sparxx manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T11#
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparxx controls the position.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T12#
Sparxx is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.#T13#
Gracie trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Sparxx struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Sparxx trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 42 wins and 53 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Alopodis pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Alopodis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramirez to the mat! Ramirez manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alopodis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Ramirez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Alopodis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Alopodis's head. It's preventing any offense from Alopodis, at least for the moment.
Ramirez 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.#T3#
Alopodis content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T4#
Alopodis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramirez 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.#T5#
Ramirez has control of Alopodis's left arm, preventing Alopodis from doing any damage.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Alopodis content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T7#
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ramirez pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Alopodis controlling from the top position.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Alopodis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis looking to control.
Alopodis has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Alopodis controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alopodis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Ramirez keeping hold of Alopodis's head, controlling as best he can.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis.
Alopodis trying to control the pace. #T14#
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Ceph Alopodis is the new middleweight champion!
Ceph Alopodis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 83 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 128 wins and 73 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Jello as Wang shoots in.#TD#
Wang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (4) vs (0) Jello
Wang 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 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.
Jello struggling a bit here.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Wang is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Jello desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang prevents Jello from improving his position.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jello trying to control here.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jello looking to control.
Wang 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.
Wang'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.
Wang is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Jello
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Jello looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello not doing much here.
Jello prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang controlling the position.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T7#
Wang trying to control the position.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#SUB#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (4) Jello
Wang 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.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang 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.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Wang pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T11#
Wang trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Wang is taking a breather. Jello 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.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well. #T12#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang 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. #T14#
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Wang stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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