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CFC CG LV 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Charles Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Alejandro Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laguera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laguera is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Charles Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera.
Laguera has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laguera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee is trying to drag Laguera to the mat but Laguera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laguera stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Laguera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laguera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laguera manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Laguera
Lee is trying to control Laguera's posture but Laguera avoids it. #SUB2#
Laguera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Lee is holding on to half guard well.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laguera is working away from the top position though.
Laguera wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #SUB2#
Laguera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Lee is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Laguera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laguera trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laguera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Laguera wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Laguera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lee defend it? Laguera steps over the head and cranks it - Lee is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Laguera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Laguera! |
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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 15 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test LS!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
LS moves into range and clinches up with Vakhvakhishvili.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LS has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LS drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vakhvakhishvili can't get the takedown.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
LS pulls Vakhvakhishvili into guard.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow LS to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but LS is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow LS to sweep him here.
Vakhvakhishvili's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vakhvakhishvili has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
LS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LS is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LS tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Vakhvakhishvili content to stall in guard here.
LS wants to sweep but no luck.
LS looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow LS to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
LS has control of Vakhvakhishvili's left arm, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from doing any damage.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but LS is working from the bottom.
LS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vakhvakhishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but LS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LS trying to keep a closed guard but Vakhvakhishvili is proving a slippery customer.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to pass the guard.
LS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
LS 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: Vakhvakhishvili (0) vs (2) LS
Vakhvakhishvili tries to get to full guard but LS has control of the leg.
LS controlling the action here.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a sweep. LS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LS content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Vakhvakhishvili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vakhvakhishvili.
LS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LS controlling from the top position.
LS postures up.
#T7#
LS is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
LS wants to control from the top but Vakhvakhishvili keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LS controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping moving, preventing LS from controlling successfully. #T8#
LS looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LS pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakhvakhishvili is keeping the position for now.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vakhvakhishvili 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: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (2) LS
LS is not content to let Vakhvakhishvili control the position.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a breather. LS says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
LS preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control from half guard but LS is working away.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the pace.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control. LS wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
LS wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LS doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vakhvakhishvili.
LS wants to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili is controlling well.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to mount his opponent but LS defends it. #T12#
LS tries to roll over but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him under control.
LS is trying to maintain the position but Vakhvakhishvili is very close to passing his half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to pass to full mount but LS defends it. #T13#
LS is looking for a sweep. Vakhvakhishvili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LS trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (5) vs (2) LS
Vakhvakhishvili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LS is looking to escape.
LS is in all sorts of trouble here.
LS stops Vakhvakhishvili from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T14#
LS tries to improve his position but instead Vakhvakhishvili has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vakhvakhishvili (8) vs (2) LS
Vakhvakhishvili is hanging on to LS's back as he tries to escape.
Vakhvakhishvili struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
LS defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vakhvakhishvili is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on LS's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Kvakkestad forces Torres back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kvakkestad jumps into guard, dragging Torres to the mat.
Kvakkestad keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kvakkestad dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Torres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kvakkestad'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.#T1#
Kvakkestad won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a triangle here but Kvakkestad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (0) Torres
Kvakkestad content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvakkestad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres regains half guard.
Kvakkestad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Torres 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.
Kvakkestad looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Torres wants to sweep here but Kvakkestad controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Torres controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
Kvakkestad won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7##SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kvakkestad passes into half guard.
Kvakkestad is taking a breather. Torres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kvakkestad has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (8) vs (0) Torres#T8#
Torres is trying to reverse the position but instead Kvakkestad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (11) vs (0) Torres
Torres tries to roll but Kvakkestad sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad is trying to stick to Torres's back but Torres is turning into Kvakkestad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kvakkestad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Torres. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (11) vs (2) Torres
Torres trying to control but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Torres is looking to pass into half guard but Kvakkestad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kvakkestad is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (13) vs (2) Torres#T9#
Torres 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.
Kvakkestad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Torres throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kvakkestad escapes and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (16) vs (2) Torres#T10#
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Torres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Torres wants to sweep but Kvakkestad has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (19) vs (2) Torres
Kvakkestad in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Torres tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position. #T12#
Kvakkestad happy to just control the position for now.
Torres tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kvakkestad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Torres is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Kvakkestad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvakkestad prevents Torres from improving his position.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvakkestad is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvakkestad takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Loki Kvakkestad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview. |
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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 32 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fuhren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
Fuhren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vernon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuhren gets underhooks to prevent Vernon's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Vernon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fuhren regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Fuhren
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Fuhren.
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.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Fuhren is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuhren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Fuhren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon stays in close to Fuhren's body and controls the position.
Fuhren is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Fuhren wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fuhren gets full guard.
Fuhren wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Fuhren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Fuhren is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Let's hope that Fuhren 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.
Fuhren keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuhren holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuhren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA 🦍. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuhren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Fuhren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fuhren trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Fuhren is keeping the position.
Fuhren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard.
Fuhren seems keen to control Vernon's posture.#T6#
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Fuhren is keeping the position.
Fuhren is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture.
Fuhren working a defensive guard but Vernon passes into half guard.
Well, if Vernon 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.
Vernon wants to take a breather but Fuhren is having none of it.
Fuhren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Vernon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but Fuhren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vernon to get the leverage.
Fuhren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuhren.
Fuhren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fuhren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
Fuhren keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T8#
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuhren wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fuhren's guard.
Fuhren trying to control but Vernon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon moves into full mount! Fuhren won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Fuhren
Fuhren 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.#T9#
Vernon wants to control but Fuhren is keeping him busy.
Vernon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Fuhren is defending the position.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fuhren wants to get back to full guard but Vernon has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Fuhren#T10##SUB#
Fuhren wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Vernon has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Fuhren's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Fuhren is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Vernon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Vernon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Isaac Vernon waved his t-shirt featuring Pulling Guard's logo in front of the cameras.
Psiris Fuhren spoke after the fight, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mcgillicutty scores with a takedown into Bates's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Bates
Bates is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head to control his posture.
Mcgillicutty is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgillicutty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Mcgillicutty 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Bates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bates is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mcgillicutty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Bates is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T5#
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bates is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount. #T6#
Mcgillicutty is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty'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.#T7#
Mcgillicutty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bates for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Bates defends it. #T9#
Bates is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Well, if Mcgillicutty 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.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
Bates keeping hold of Mcgillicutty's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Mcgillicutty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty prevents Bates from improving his position.#T12#
Mcgillicutty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcgillicutty stalling away here and it's allowed Bates to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mcgillicutty 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. #T13#
Bates is trying to hold Mcgillicutty in close to prevent damage but Mcgillicutty has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is stalling here. Bates is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mcgillicutty seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bates has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (4) Bates
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (4) Bates#T14#
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mcgillicutty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mcgillicutty gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Paddy Mcgillicutty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 26 wins and 21 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Crazy Horse drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie 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.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing that Crazy Horse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crazy Horse wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crazy Horse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Crazy Horse mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (5) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy Horse controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Crazy Horse has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Crazy Horse controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Crazy Horse has good solid back control here. #T2#
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Crazy Horse tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Gracie tries to roll but Crazy Horse sticks to his back.
Crazy Horse tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crazy Horse biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T3#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crazy Horse has good solid back control here.
Crazy Horse has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Gracie breaks Crazy Horse's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (8) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crazy Horse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crazy Horse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crazy Horse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (12) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Crazy Horse taking a breather here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Crazy Horse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy Horse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Crazy Horse 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.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Crazy Horse is controlling well.
Gracie won't allow Crazy Horse to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Crazy Horse takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Crazy Horse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Crazy Horse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Crazy Horse has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (18) vs (2) Gracie#T8#
Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Crazy Horse'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.
Gracie tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crazy Horse controls the position.
Crazy Horse has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crazy Horse slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie turns into Crazy Horse and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (18) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crazy Horse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crazy Horse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crazy Horse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (22) vs (4) Gracie
Crazy Horse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T10#
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Crazy Horse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crazy Horse's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crazy Horse controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crazy Horse passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crazy Horse passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (25) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looks winded!#T12#
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Crazy Horse is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crazy Horse slows the pace down.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crazy Horse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse not doing much here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crazy Horse in particular looking to stall.
Crazy Horse prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Crazy Horse is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Our winner, William Crazy Horse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Voluspa rushes Rules and presses him up against the cage.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Rules tightens his grip and picks Voluspa up, before dumping him to the ground. Voluspa manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Rules
Voluspa pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Voluspa has his foot on Rules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rules works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa can't keep his opponent in guard - Rules advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules moves into full mount! Voluspa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (5) Rules#T1#
Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Rules gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Voluspa is trying to reverse the position but instead Rules has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Voluspa (0) vs (8) Rules
Rules has good solid back control here.
Voluspa trying to control the hands but Rules won't let him.
Voluspa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Voluspa is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rules controlling the positon.
It looks like Rules 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.
Voluspa's coaches at 3Band MMA 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.#T2#
Voluspa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Voluspa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rules.
Voluspa tries to escape the position.
Voluspa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rules is hanging on to Voluspa's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Rules patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Voluspa wants to escape the position.
Rules controls the position.
Voluspa wants to escape the position.
Rules is not going to allow Voluspa to sit and survive in this position.
Rules keeps control of the position as Voluspa tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rules working for the choke.
Rules really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Voluspa.
I really don't envy Voluspa right now.
#T4#
Rules has good solid back control here.
Voluspa trying to control the position but Rules manages to sink in the hooks.
Rules biding his time, controlling Voluspa.
Rules gets his hands free as Voluspa looks to control.
What can Voluspa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Voluspa tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Rules has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Voluspa is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceasar Rules! |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Magnificent Chulalongkorn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chulalongkorn (0) vs (2) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Chulalongkorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Philbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Philbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back.
Chulalongkorn is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Chulalongkorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura but Chulalongkorn is defending well.
Chulalongkorn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Philbert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Philbert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Philbert looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for a guillotine here but Philbert defends easily.
#SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for a guillotine here but Philbert defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Philbert 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.
Philbert looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chulalongkorn is tightening it up a little... Philbert has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Philbert reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Philbert taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chulalongkorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
A victorious Magnificent Chulalongkorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quark stuffs the takedown attempt from Norman. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Quark shows good takedown defense.
Quark 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.#TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quark was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Norman
Quark seems keen to control Norman's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark has his hands on Norman's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quark holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Quark continues to stall.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
Quark keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Norman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quark keeps working. #T5#
Quark struggling a bit here.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norman wants to control for a moment but Quark uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Norman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there. #T7#
Quark is working hard here to advance position.
Norman stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (5) Norman#T8#
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Quark is stalling in the full guard.
Quark trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Norman 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: Quark (2) vs (7) Norman
Quark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (6) vs (7) Norman#SUB#
Norman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Quark gets his way!
Norman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Quark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Norman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Norman for a finish. #T10#
Norman prevents Quark from getting a body triangle.
Norman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Norman tries to break free.
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.
#SUB#
Quark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T11#
Norman is keeping busy.
Quark controlling from the back.
Quark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norman for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Norman turns into Quark and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (6) vs (9) Norman
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Quark has his foot on Norman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norman works his way back into a safe position though.
Norman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quark pulls Norman in close to prevent any damage.
Quark is looking to sweep but instead, Norman has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Quark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Norman is stalling here. Quark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Norman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Quark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (10) vs (9) Norman
Quark controls the position. #T14#
Norman can't do much from the bottom here.
Norman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Norman seems a little lost for a moment, as Quark dominates the positioning.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Barkeep Quark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 46 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 7 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Da Silva
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Silva passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Da Silva is looking to pass Brown 's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva 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. #T1#
Brown looking to control.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Brown trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown '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.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Brown has his hands on Da Silva's head, controlling the position.
Brown is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Da Silva trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away. #T5#
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Brown stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB2#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Da Silva pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown lying in Da Silva's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Da Silva decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Brown taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
An out of breath Anderson Da Silva 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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