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Pitbull II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Bear!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Escobar showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (0) Bear#SUB#
Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Bear defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bear sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar.
Bear has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Bear defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bear is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
#SUB#
Escobar is working for a kimura here but Bear manages to reverse the position and he's now in Escobar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (2) Bear#T2##SUB#
Escobar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bear escapes and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (2) vs (5) Bear
Escobar is looking to reverse the position.
Escobar sneaks back into half guard.
Escobar tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Escobar moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Bear defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.#SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... Bear has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bear reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bear taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Escobar!
Our winner, Juanito Escobar, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Kanud Odimabesser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Odimabesser drives through and clinches with Complex against the cage.
#TD#
Odimabesser pulls Complex into guard.
Complex is stalling in the full guard.
Odimabesser managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser'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#
Complex wants to pass the guard but Odimabesser is keeping the position.
Odimabesser keeping moving, preventing Complex from controlling successfully.
Odimabesser wants to improve his position but instead Complex has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Odimabesser is trying to maintain the position but Complex is very close to passing his half guard.
Odimabesser controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Odimabesser tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg. #T3#
Odimabesser is doing well to control the position and prevent Complex from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Odimabesser has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Complex. Oh but Odimabesser has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Complex goes limp - he's gone! Odimabesser jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kanud Odimabesser!
Kanud Odimabesser 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wayne did well to prevent Rockmuller getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wayne wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rockmuller in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Rockmuller prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Rockmuller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Wayne wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
Well, if Rockmuller 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.
Wayne trying to control but Rockmuller postures up.
Wayne controlling the position well.
Rockmuller content to control rather than advance.
Rockmuller tries to pass to full mount but Wayne defends it.
Rockmuller controlling the action here.
Wayne won't allow Rockmuller to pass to mount.
Rockmuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Rockmuller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockmuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rockmuller is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rockmuller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne trying to hold on to Rockmuller's head to control him but Rockmuller postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rockmuller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wayne wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
Rockmuller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Rockmuller moves into full mount! Wayne won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (0) vs (5) Rockmuller
Rockmuller controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Rockmuller.
Wayne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rockmuller content just to control the position here.
It looks like Rockmuller 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.
Rockmuller takes Wayne's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wayne is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wayne (0) vs (8) Rockmuller
Rockmuller controls the position.
Wayne is really stuck here.
#T5#
Rockmuller has good solid back control here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rockmuller.
Wayne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller 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.
Rockmuller has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rockmuller biding his time, controlling Wayne. #T6#
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller controls the action.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Wayne right now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rockmuller.
Wayne trying to control the action but Rockmuller just sinks the hooks in.
Wayne tries to roll but Rockmuller sticks to his back.
#T7#
Rockmuller is not going to allow Wayne to sit and survive in this position.
Rockmuller controlling the position well here. Wayne rolled but Rockmuller kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rockmuller is continuing to stall.
Wayne trying to control the action but Rockmuller just sinks the hooks in.
Rockmuller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wayne's body.
Rockmuller avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Rockmuller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rockmuller has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Rockmuller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller controlling from the back.
Wayne just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Rockmuller on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wayne is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wayne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller keeps control of the position as Wayne tries to break free.
#T9#
Rockmuller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wayne doesn't escape.
The adventures of Rockmuller the control monster continue. Boring.
Rockmuller with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rockmuller 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.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller 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.
Wayne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wayne wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Wayne just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rockmuller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wayne.
Rockmuller has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wayne looks to control.
I would not like to be Wayne right now.
#T11#
Wayne trying to control but not successfully.
Rockmuller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wayne doesn't escape.
Wayne just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wayne is really stuck here.
Rockmuller controlling the position well here. Wayne rolled but Rockmuller kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Wayne is in bad spot here.
Rockmuller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wayne rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Good control from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wayne looks to control.
Rockmuller controlling from the back.
Rockmuller avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Rockmuller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wayne trying to control the action but Rockmuller just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller biding his time, controlling Wayne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 8 to 0.
Don Rockmuller 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leroy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Njagi shoots in for a double leg but Jinx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Njagi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Njagi (4) vs (0) Jinx#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jinx has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jinx is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Njagi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jinx is trying to escape and Njagi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jinx is forced to tap! Nice work there by Njagi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Riley scores with a takedown into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Riley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria'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.
Etxeberria continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Riley 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.
Etxeberria 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.#T2#
Etxeberria is controlling Riley's posture.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Riley content to stall in guard here.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
#T3#
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Riley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Riley postures up.
Etxeberria wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Etxeberria working a defensive guard but Riley manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (5) Riley
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Riley in the domination position with Etxeberria hanging on.
Etxeberria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riley's best efforts.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Etxeberria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Riley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Etxeberria defends it.
Riley 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.#T7#
Riley trying to pass the guard but Etxeberria defending well.
Riley is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is concentrating on defense, preventing Riley from advancing position.
Well, if Riley 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.
#T8#
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley controlling the action here.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Riley trying to pass the guard but Etxeberria defending well.
Riley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Etxeberria looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Riley pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (8) Riley
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Etxeberria tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away. #T10#
Etxeberria is trying desperately to improve position.
Etxeberria wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Etxeberria tries to hold on but Riley postures up.
Riley controlling his opponent.
Etxeberria is squirming around, avoiding Riley's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Etxeberria tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Etxeberria regains half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?#T13#
Riley is controlling the pace.
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Etxeberria controlling the position for now.
Etxeberria regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Etxeberria controlling the position.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riley is looking to advance position but Etxeberria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (4) vs (8) Riley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Riley is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Billy Riley, 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 27 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gracy Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Jr
Rolla is controlling the pace.
Rolla 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.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Jr
Rolla tries to control but Jr wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.#T1#
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Jr prevents Rolla from taking his back.#SUB#
Rolla looking for a guillotine from mount but Jr is having none of it.
Rolla controlling his opponent.
Rolla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Rolla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Jr is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (8) vs (0) Jr#SUB#
Rolla looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jr is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Rolla has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rolla Tightens the hold and Jr taps out furiously! Rolla displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Norman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCoy sprawls well initially but Norman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Norman
Norman wants to pass the guard but McCoy is defending well.
Norman is thwarting McCoy's attempts to control the position.
McCoy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Norman jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (0) vs (5) Norman
McCoy is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy controls the position for a moment.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
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.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman taking a breather here. #T2#
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it.
Norman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Norman slows the pace down.
Norman wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Norman staying calm.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
McCoy gets back to half guard.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Norman has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Norman in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Let's hope that Norman 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.
McCoy trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
McCoy trying to get back to full guard but Norman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (0) vs (8) Norman
McCoy is trying to reverse the position but instead Norman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (0) vs (11) Norman
Norman biding his time, looking for the opening.
McCoy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCoy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Norman has the hooks in. McCoy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCoy is working hard here to advance position.
Norman struggling to keep hold of the position.
McCoy tries to roll but Norman sticks to his back.
#T9#
McCoy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norman's guard. Nice work there by McCoy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (11) Norman
McCoy stands and throws Norman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (11) Norman
Norman is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy trying to control the action but Norman is working from the bottom.
Norman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
McCoy trying to control the position but Norman is working away.
Norman tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.#SUB#
McCoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Norman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
McCoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCoy but great work by Norman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (5) vs (15) Norman#T11#
McCoy is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman trying to control the position but McCoy is working away.
Norman controls the position from side control.#T12#
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
McCoy struggling a bit here.#T13#
McCoy is trying to improve his position.
Well,McCoy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Norman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Norman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
McCoy is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it.
Norman controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Norman 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.
McCoy tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 15 to 5.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 47 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Bleak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Cruz
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (5) vs (0) Cruz
Bleak forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (8) vs (0) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Bleak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Cruz showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bleak is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cruz reverses the position brilliantly into Bleak's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (8) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
#T2#
Cruz not doing much here.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Cruz mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (8) vs (5) Cruz#T3#
Bleak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bleak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz mounts Bleak! Really nice guard pass there!
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz trying to control the action but Bleak is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bleak wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (8) vs (8) Cruz
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (8) vs (11) Cruz
Bleak tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (10) vs (11) Cruz
Bleak looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bleak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bleak has Cruz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (10) vs (13) Cruz
Bleak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (12) vs (13) Cruz#T5#
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (12) vs (15) Cruz
Bleak 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.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bleak's guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Cruz not doing much here.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Bleak gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Cruz controlling the pace.
Bleak trying to get back to full guard but Cruz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (12) vs (18) Cruz
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz fails to take his opponent's back.
Bleak is trying to reverse the position but instead Cruz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (12) vs (21) Cruz
Cruz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bleak rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Bleak is defending it well.
#T10#
Cruz has the hooks in. Bleak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bleak looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cruz.
Cruz has good solid back control here.
Bleak can't escape the position.
Bleak turns into Cruz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (14) vs (21) Cruz#T11#
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Cruz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cruz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (14) vs (23) Cruz#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Cruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (14) vs (26) Cruz
Bleak tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz staying calm.#T12#
Bleak is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Bleak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Bleak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Bleak is trying to improve his position.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz is taking a breather. Bleak 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.
Bleak gets full guard.#T14#
Bleak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (16) vs (26) Cruz
Cruz keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Bleak trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (16) vs (28) Cruz
Bleak is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz pushing down on Bleak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 28 to 16.
A victorious Darian Cruz 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunter 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: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hunter
Gracie working a defensive guard but Hunter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Hunter
Gracie is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter slows the pace down. #T3#
It looks like Hunter 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.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Hunter
What can Hunter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Hunter wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Hunter tries to break free.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Hunter is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Hunter turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Hunter#T6#
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Hunter 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.
Gracie has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Hunter content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Gracie has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter controlling from the top position.
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.#T13#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 7 to 4.
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (0) vs (4) Borgia
The referee asks Borgia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Borgia prefers to stall for the moment 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.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to control but Borgia postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia controls the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov struggling a bit here.#T1#
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia just content to control the position.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Borgia in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Magomedov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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