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CFC CG 710 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Dracul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Dracul tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Dracul manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Dracul's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nakamura wants the takedown. Dracul is fighting it off but Nakamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dracul's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dracul (0) vs (2) Nakamura#SUB#
Dracul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dracul wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dracul there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (5) Nakamura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Nakamura controlling the pace for now.
Dracul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dracul wants to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Dracul can't escape the position.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul is trying to reverse the position but instead Nakamura has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dracul (0) vs (8) Nakamura#T2#
Dracul trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
Dracul can't escape the position.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dracul trying to control the position but Nakamura manages to sink in the hooks.
Nakamura controls the position.#T3#
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Dracul trying to control but not successfully.
Nakamura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dracul.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
#T4#
Dracul trying to control the hands but Nakamura breaks the grip.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Nakamura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dracul's body.
Nakamura is hanging on to Dracul's back as he tries to escape.
Dracul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Good control from Nakamura.
Dracul tries to escape but Nakamura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nakamura not allowing Dracul to control his hands.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nakamura is continuing to stall.
Dracul wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nakamura.
Let's hope that Nakamura 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Nakamura struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul is in bad spot here.
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.
Dracul wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Nakamura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Nakamura controls the position.
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Dracul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nakamura biding his time, controlling Dracul.
Dracul tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Dracul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nakamura passes into side control, despite Dracul's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (11) Nakamura#T10#
Nakamura just content to control the position.
Dracul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura controlling the position from side mount.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Nakamura trying to control the position but Dracul is working away.
Dracul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dracul trying to get back to full guard but Nakamura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (14) Nakamura#T12#
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dracul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Dracul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dracul regains half guard.#T13#
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dracul gets back to full guard.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Dracul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dracul holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Dracul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dracul working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura wins on points by 14 to 0.
Hideki Nakamura made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Blake Phoenix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 81 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Phoenix throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Phoenix finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phoenix (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Phoenix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phoenix controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lavicci pulls Phoenix in to control the position.
Phoenix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phoenix'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lavicci pulls Phoenix in to control the position.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Phoenix advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Phoenix'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.
Phoenix prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.#T4#
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Phoenix from advancing to side control.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Phoenix is very close to passing his half guard.
Phoenix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Phoenix's back. He's all about the action.
Phoenix wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Lavicci is pulling down on Phoenix's head to control his posture.
Phoenix looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phoenix (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Phoenix prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci wants to control for a moment but Phoenix uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T7#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Phoenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Phoenix trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Phoenix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phoenix. Score +3 for passing guard: Phoenix (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T8#
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Phoenix's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Phoenix is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci tries to control but Phoenix wriggling away.
Lavicci looking to take Phoenix's back but Phoenix rolls and after a scramble, Phoenix ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Phoenix to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (4) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phoenix manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (4) vs (10) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Phoenix trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phoenix won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #T12#
Lavicci trying to advance position but Phoenix counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Phoenix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phoenix (8) vs (10) Lavicci
Phoenix fails to advance to Lavicci's back. #T13#
Phoenix wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Phoenix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 10 to 8.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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.
In defeat, Blake Phoenix stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vernon enables Vakhvakhishvili to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vernon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon 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) Vernon
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Vernon content to control rather than advance.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Vakhvakhishvili desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vernon in particular looking to stall.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vernon in particular looking to stall.
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (5) Vernon
Vakhvakhishvili tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away. #T4#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhvakhishvili is working hard here to advance 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.
Vakhvakhishvili has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vernon keeps control of the position as Vakhvakhishvili tries to break free.
#T5#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but not successfully.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Vernon controlling the position well here. Vakhvakhishvili rolled but Vernon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for the choke from the back position but Vakhvakhishvili is controlling his hands well.
Vernon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vakhvakhishvili's body.
#T7#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to escape the position.
Vakhvakhishvili is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Vernon 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.
Vernon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T8#
Vernon controlling the position well here. Vakhvakhishvili rolled but Vernon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon controlling the pace for now.
Vakhvakhishvili is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Vernon avoids the attempt from Vakhvakhishvili to control.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vakhvakhishvili is holding on tight.
Vakhvakhishvili is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vernon prevents Vakhvakhishvili from getting the reversal.
Vakhvakhishvili stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Vakhvakhishvili gets back to half guard.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vakhvakhishvili manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard.
Vernon passes into half guard.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vernon jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (11) Vernon
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Vakhvakhishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Vakhvakhishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to escape the position but Vernon is controlling the position. #T14#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to improve his position.
Vernon slows the pace down.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhvakhishvili is not content to let Vernon control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 11 to 2.
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Halli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Perkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perkins shoots in for a takedown but Halli shows good takedown defense.
Perkins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
Perkins tries to counter with a takedown but Halli is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Halli has closed the distance and engaged Perkins in a clinch.
#TD2#
Halli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Perkins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli stays in close to Perkins's body and controls the 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.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Perkins has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Perkins has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
Halli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perkins 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.
Halli is fighting to break Perkins's control of his arms but Perkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Perkins is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Perkins is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Perkins keeping hold of Halli's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Perkins wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Perkins is holding on to half guard well.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins 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.#T4##SUB#
Perkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Perkins is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perkins controlling the position for now.#T5#
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins manages to get to full guard.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Perkins is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Perkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Perkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Halli wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Perkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Halli won't allow Perkins to sweep him here.
Halli 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.
Perkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (2) Halli
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkins looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (4) Halli#T10#
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Perkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (4) vs (4) Halli
Perkins is stalling in the full guard.
Perkins looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Halli wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Perkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (4) vs (6) Halli
Perkins seems keen to control Halli's posture.#SUB#
Perkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkins is retaining full guard.
Halli postures up.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Perkins 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: Perkins (6) vs (6) Halli
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Perkins gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Perkins takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Slim Perkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 86 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trismegistus scores with a takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Balkan
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus 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.
Balkan has Trismegistus pulled in close to control his posture.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus controlling from the top position.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Trismegistus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus 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. #T2#
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Trismegistus controlling him for the moment.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Trismegistus content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Balkan is trying to keep Trismegistus in close.
Trismegistus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Balkan looking to control.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
We've been informed that Balkan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Trismegistus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trismegistus stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is not content to let Trismegistus control the position. #T5#
Trismegistus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trismegistus wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (7) vs (0) Balkan
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Trismegistus tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount.
Trismegistus is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount.
Balkan wants to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Trismegistus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a guillotine from mount but Balkan frees his head quite easily.
Balkan can't escape the position.
#T8#
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Trismegistus wants to control the action but instead Balkan gets a body lock and reverses into Trismegistus's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (7) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trismegistus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Balkan looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Trismegistus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkan defends well.#T11#
Trismegistus pulls Balkan in to control the position.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet.
Trismegistus looking to control.
Balkan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Trismegistus has an active guard here but Balkan has managed to pass into half guard.
Trismegistus is positioning himself well to prevent Balkan advancing to mount. #T12#
Trismegistus continues to stall.
Trismegistus trying to control from the bottom.
Trismegistus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Balkan 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.
Balkan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Trismegistus keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Trismegistus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trismegistus wants to improve his position but instead Balkan has moved into half guard.
Trismegistus won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Trismegistus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Balkan controlling the action here. #T14#
Trismegistus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balkan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balkan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trismegistus (11) vs (2) Balkan
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Trismegistus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Yojizo Trismegistus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 39 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 11 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prochazka.
Prochazka tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Prochazka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Camara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Prochazka wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Prochazka trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara not doing much here.
Prochazka trying to control here.
Prochazka 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.#T2#
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara moves into full mount! Prochazka won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Prochazka
Camara 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.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka just holding on.
Prochazka regains half guard.
Prochazka desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Camara trying to control the pace.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prochazka for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prochazka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Prochazka is controlling Camara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Camara trying to pass the guard but Prochazka defending well.
Prochazka is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Prochazka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Prochazka 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.
Camara 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.
Prochazka is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Camara 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. #SUB2#
Prochazka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Camara trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but Prochazka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prochazka is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Prochazka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prochazka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prochazka looking to control.
Prochazka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Prochazka trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Prochazka managing to control the position.
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #T10#
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prochazka trying to control the position.
Prochazka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Prochazka controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Prochazka is controlling Camara's posture.
Prochazka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prochazka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.#T12#
Prochazka pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prochazka has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Prochazka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (0) Prochazka#T14#
Prochazka trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prochazka trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Prochazka tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara gets to mount! Prochazka was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (13) vs (0) Prochazka
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 51 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kvakkestad fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Kvakkestad avoids it easily.#TD#
Kvakkestad feints and as Rodriquez raises his hands in defense, Kvakkestad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is controlling Kvakkestad's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kvakkestad wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Kvakkestad stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Kvakkestad pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Kvakkestad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Kvakkestad pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Kvakkestad looking to control.
Kvakkestad managing to control the 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.#T4#
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Kvakkestad's control of his arms but Kvakkestad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Kvakkestad looking to control.
Kvakkestad seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvakkestad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez is pushing down on Kvakkestad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kvakkestad is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Kvakkestad is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Kvakkestad trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Kvakkestad is defending the position.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Rodriquez wants to advance to full mount but Kvakkestad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kvakkestad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kvakkestad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Well,Kvakkestad is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kvakkestad is heads and Rodriquez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kvakkestad takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Loki Kvakkestad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 70 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Alopodis gets caught flat footed, as Ignatowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis controlling the position for now.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Alopodis defends it. #T1#
Alopodis is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well. #T2#
Ignatowski is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Alopodis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski pulls Alopodis in to control the position.
Alopodis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Alopodis won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Ignatowski#T7#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Alopodis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Alopodis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #T9#
Alopodis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Alopodis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T10#
Alopodis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to escape the position but Alopodis is controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Alopodis postures up.#T11#
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (4) Ignatowski
Alopodis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Alopodis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Ignatowski is looking to pass Alopodis's guard but actually Alopodis recovers to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis managing to control the position.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Alopodis defends it.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Alopodis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Alopodis recovers full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Ceph Alopodis retains his welterweight title!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 63 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quark wants it to stay on the feet.
Quark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quark stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Quark
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
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.
Quark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ramirez controls the position.
Quark is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez working away.#T2#
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Quark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Quark 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.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Quark won't allow it. #T3#
Quark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Quark wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quark is trying to get back to full guard.
Quark trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Quark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quark.
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.#T4#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Quark pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Quark pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Quark is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Quark is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Quark's thigh. Quark counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T7#
Quark has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark looking for a sweep. Not yet Quark, not yet.
Quark is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up. #T8#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ramirez trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Quark wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Quark
Quark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Quark 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.#T11#
Quark tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Quark defends it.
Quark wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Quark
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
Quark is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Quark is working away.
Quark is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Quark is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ramirez is staying active.#T13#
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Quark struggling a bit here.
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Quark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Quark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Quark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Quark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Quark
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez just trying to survive but Quark is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 24 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 145 wins and 106 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sparxx on his heels. He'll look to pass Sparxx's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Sparxx has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner continues to stall.#T1#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T3#
Banner 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: Banner (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well. #T4#
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?#T6#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner stalling.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Sparxx trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
#T8#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Banner.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Sparxx#T10#
Banner controlling from mount.
Sparxx is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparxx prevents Banner from taking his back.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Banner trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.#T13#
Sparxx 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.
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx controlling the position well. #T14#
Sparxx is trying to control but Banner manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Sparxx
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner fails to advance to Sparxx's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Roddy Banner retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Roddy Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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