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CFC CG 712 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dracul drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Dracul
Phillips keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Phillips is pulling down on Dracul's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillips is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dracul postures up.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there. #T2#
Phillips has his hands on Dracul's head, controlling the position.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Phillips controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul forces his way into half guard.
Dracul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phillips is doing well to control the position and prevent Dracul from advancing to side control.#T5#
Dracul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phillips is not content to let Dracul control the position.#SUB2#
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Phillips is looking for a triangle here but Dracul uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (0) vs (5) Dracul#SUB2#
Dracul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dracul trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Phillips seems a little lost for a moment, as Dracul dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Dracul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Dracul tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Phillips is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dracul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (4) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Phillips controlling the position well here. Dracul rolled but Phillips kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dracul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Dracul tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dracul looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Phillips pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (7) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dracul keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Phillips takes Dracul's back. Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (10) vs (5) Dracul
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Phillips trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dracul doesn't escape.
Dracul trying to control but not successfully.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
Dracul trying to control the hands but Phillips breaks the grip.
Phillips controls the position.#T11#
Dracul tries to break free.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
#T12#
Dracul trying to control the hands but Phillips won't let him.
Phillips is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dracul is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Dracul trying to control the position but Phillips manages to sink in the hooks.
Phillips trying to control momentarily.
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dracul 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.
Dracul just trying to survive but Phillips is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Dracul is really stuck here.
Dracul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dracul looks winded!
Phillips has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A victorious Jack Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Stevo Caruga!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caruga.
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Hozdic feints and as Caruga raises his hands in defense, Hozdic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Caruga#SUB2#
Caruga looking for a guillotine here but Hozdic defends easily.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hozdic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Caruga won't allow it.
Hozdic is controlling the pace.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caruga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Caruga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hozdic pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Caruga
Caruga can't escape the position.
Caruga wants to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Caruga is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic controlling from mount.
Caruga wants to control but Hozdic is having none of it.#T2#
Caruga has given up his back. Will we see Hozdic going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Caruga
Hozdic has the hooks in. Caruga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Caruga is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Caruga for as long as he can get away with.
Caruga tries to escape the position.
Hozdic is riding his opponent, not letting Caruga buck him off. #T3#
Hozdic gets his hands free as Caruga looks to control.
Caruga tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hozdic biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Caruga tries to break free.
Hozdic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Caruga's body.
Caruga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Caruga rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Hozdic is riding his opponent, not letting Caruga buck him off.
Caruga wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
Caruga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hozdic controlling from the back.
Hozdic gets his hands free as Caruga looks to control. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caruga is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hozdic is staying active.
Hozdic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caruga trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Hozdic controlling from the back.
Caruga wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
Hozdic is riding his opponent, not letting Caruga buck him off.
Hozdic is not going to allow Caruga to sit and survive in this position.
Caruga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Caruga trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip.
Good control from Hozdic.
Caruga is trying to break free.
Caruga trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip.
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Caruga from escaping the position.
Caruga is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
#T8#
Caruga is in bad spot here.
Hozdic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Caruga trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Caruga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hozdic 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.
Caruga is trying to break free.
Caruga trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip. #SUB#
Hozdic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Caruga has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hozdic not allowing Caruga to control his hands.
Hozdic has the hooks in. Caruga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Caruga trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Caruga tries to roll but Hozdic sticks to his back.
Hozdic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Caruga doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Caruga right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hozdic controlling the positon.
Caruga trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in.
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Caruga trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Caruga right now.
Caruga trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Caruga rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Caruga.
Caruga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Caruga is in bad spot here.
What can Caruga do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Caruga trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
Caruga 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.
Hozdic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Hozdic is hanging on to Caruga's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Hozdic.
Caruga is trying to break free.
Caruga trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him.
Hozdic is riding his opponent, not letting Caruga buck him off.
Caruga trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
Hozdic is riding his opponent, not letting Caruga buck him off.
Caruga trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him. #T14#
Good control from Hozdic.
Caruga trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in.
Caruga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic gets his hands free as Caruga looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 29 wins and 13 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 34 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (0) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Green prevents Catch Wrestler from moving into mount.
Green isn't going anywhere.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Catch Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Green is right now.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Green is defending well. #T1#
Green gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Green is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy.
#T3#
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking to pass Green's guard but actually Green recovers to full guard.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green trying to control the position here. #T4#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green has his hands on Catch Wrestler's head, controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Catch Wrestler keeps trying to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Catch Wrestler controls the pace.
Catch Wrestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
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.
Green pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Green controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (7) Catch Wrestler#T8#
Green struggling a bit here.
Catch Wrestler advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (0) vs (9) Catch Wrestler
Green regains half guard.
Green is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Catch Wrestler slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Green won't allow Catch Wrestler to pass to mount.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is controlling Catch Wrestler's trapped leg to prevent Catch Wrestler from advancing to side control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green is looking to control Catch Wrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?#T11#
Catch Wrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green controlling Catch Wrestler's posture. #T12#
Green working a defensive guard but Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Green is positioning himself well to prevent Catch Wrestler advancing to mount.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Green gets full guard.
We've been informed that Catch Wrestler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Catch Wrestler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (12) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Green is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 12 to 0.
Bjj Catch Wrestler gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 29 wins and 11 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (4) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild struggling a bit here.
Von Wild tries to improve position but can't.
Von Wild is still trying to improve position.
Da Silva just content to control the position.
Von Wild tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Da Silva stalls from top position.#T1#
Von Wild is looking for a sweep.
Von Wild gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Von Wild wants to sweep but Da Silva has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (7) vs (0) Von Wild
Da Silva takes a little break here. Von Wild wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Da Silva working away.#T2#
Da Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Von Wild is looking for a sweep.
Von Wild is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Wild struggling a bit here.
Von Wild tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Da Silva controlling the position.
Von Wild felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Von Wild tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Von Wild's shoulder. That is not cool.
Von Wild is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva controlling the position from side mount. #T4##SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Wild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Wild keeps working. #T5#
Von Wild is trying to improve his position.
Von Wild sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Da Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Wild is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Da Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Von Wild is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva trying to control the pace. #T7#
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard.
Von Wild is looking to get back to full guard here but Da Silva has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (10) vs (0) Von Wild
Da Silva trying to control the position but Von Wild is working away.
Von Wild is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Von Wild manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Silva's best efforts.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Von Wild is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Wild avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Von Wild actively working from the bottom here.
Von Wild is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Von Wild trying to get back to full guard but Da Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (13) vs (0) Von Wild
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Wild is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Wild tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva mounts Von Wild! Really nice guard pass there!
Von Wild is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Von Wild to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (16) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild tries to escape the position.
Da Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Von Wild tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Da Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Von Wild tries to escape but Da Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Von Wild trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him.
Von Wild tries to escape but Da Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Da Silva has good solid back control here.
Von Wild tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Von Wild is trying to roll into a better position but Da Silva has get a rear naked choke and Von Wild is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Da Silva!
A relieved looking Anderson Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 72 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Adeoluwa gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kersikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adeoluwa uses from the top position.
Adeoluwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Adeoluwa looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Adeoluwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Adeoluwa controlling the position.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Kersikov 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.
Adeoluwa controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Adeoluwa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Adeoluwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adeoluwa is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adeoluwa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Adeoluwa taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Adeoluwa seems content to control.#T6#
Adeoluwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Kersikov pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Adeoluwa content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Kersikov 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.
Adeoluwa advances to half guard.
Adeoluwa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard. #T10#
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adeoluwa has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (8) vs (2) Kersikov#T12#
Adeoluwa tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adeoluwa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adeoluwa (8) vs (6) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on Adeoluwa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov not allowing Adeoluwa to control his hands.
I would not like to be Adeoluwa right now.
#T13#
Adeoluwa tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Adeoluwa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov is hanging on to Adeoluwa's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Adeoluwa. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adeoluwa wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Post fight, an emotional Chukwu Adeoluwa said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixty Five fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Quark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Quark
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Sixty Five seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Quark is pushing down on Sixty Five's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixty Five is fighting to maintain full guard but Quark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quark in particular looking to stall.
Quark tries to pass to full mount but Sixty Five defends it.
Quark wants to take a breather but Sixty Five is having none of it. #T2#
Sixty Five is in trouble now - Quark has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (5) Quark
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Quark's attempts to control the action.
Quark controlling from mount. #T3#
Quark trying to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.
Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Quark fails to move to back control.
Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Quark's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Quark controlling the pace for now.
Quark wants to control but instead Sixty Five manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark wants to free his trapped foot but Sixty Five is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.#T5#
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working.
Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.
Quark trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Sixty Five works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Sixty Five is looking to sweep but instead, Quark has passed into half guard.
Quark is keen to just control but Sixty Five is a slippery customer.
Quark wants to free his trapped foot but Sixty Five is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sixty Five keeping hold of Quark's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Well, if Quark 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.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five is doing well to control the position and prevent Quark from advancing to side control.#T9#
Quark passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (8) Quark
Quark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sixty Five is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quark off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (8) Quark
Quark is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Quark trying to control but not successfully.
Quark tries to break free.
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.
Sixty Five keeps control of the position easily here as Quark tries to buck him off.
Sixty Five doesn't have the hooks in and Quark manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (10) Quark#T11#
Sixty Five trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer.
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sixty Five has his hands on Quark's head, controlling the position.
Sixty Five bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (6) vs (10) Quark
Sixty Five stands and throws Quark's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (10) Quark#T12#
Quark is trying to control Sixty Five's posture but Sixty Five avoids it.
Quark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sixty Five haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Quark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Quark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quark is trying to control but can't.
Quark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sixty Five controlling the pace. #T14#
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quark keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 10 to 9.
Barkeep Quark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner gets caught flat footed, as Kvakkestad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Banner has Kvakkestad pulled in close to control his posture.
Kvakkestad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Banner is pulling down on Kvakkestad's head to control his posture.
Kvakkestad sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kvakkestad trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Kvakkestad preventing the sweep.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is controlling Kvakkestad's posture.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Banner seems keen to control Kvakkestad's posture.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvakkestad controls the pace.
Banner has his hands on Kvakkestad's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Kvakkestad is stalling in the full guard.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Banner controlling the position.#T5#
Kvakkestad looking to pass the guard.
Banner pulls Kvakkestad in close to prevent any damage.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Banner has Kvakkestad pulled in close to control his posture.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvakkestad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner managing to control the position.
Kvakkestad controlling from the top position. #T7#
Banner managing to control the position.
Kvakkestad 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. #T8#
Banner has control of Kvakkestad's left arm, preventing Kvakkestad from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T9#
Kvakkestad won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvakkestad has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (0) vs (5) Kvakkestad
Banner trying to remain calm as Kvakkestad controls from the top position.
Banner is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Kvakkestad is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Banner is trying to control Kvakkestad's posture but Kvakkestad avoids it.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Banner is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Banner is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is controlling Kvakkestad's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Banner'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.
Kvakkestad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvakkestad wins on points by 5 to 0.
Loki Kvakkestad is the new heavyweight champion!
Loki Kvakkestad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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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 7 wins and 6 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 116 wins and 63 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Perkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Perkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
Perkins stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Perkins trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
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 (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Perkins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Ramirez is controlling Perkins's posture.
Perkins trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Perkins wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Perkins pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramirez wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Ramirez tries to improve his position but Perkins has taken his back! Perkins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ramirez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Perkins pushes Ramirez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slim Perkins!
Slim Perkins is the new middleweight champion!
Slim Perkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ngannou or perhaps it was just good defense by Alopodis, which made it look bad.
Alopodis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ngannou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ngannou is in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ngannou
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.#T1#
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alopodis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is taking a breather. Ngannou 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.
Ngannou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Alopodis is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
Ngannou 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.#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but Alopodis defends easily.
Ngannou seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#T3#
Alopodis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Alopodis is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ngannou has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ngannou looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alopodis has picked Ngannou up and slammed him! Ngannou can't keep hold of the triangle and Alopodis manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ngannou's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou is still trying to improve position.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Alopodis taking a breather here. #T6#
I wouldn't like to be where Ngannou is right now.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis controls the position.
Ngannou is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it. #T7#
Ngannou stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Alopodis controls the position.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alopodis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (5) vs (6) Ngannou#SUB2#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ngannou.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now.
#T8#
Alopodis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ngannou is persistently looking for the submission but Alopodis is defending it well.
Ngannou has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Alopodis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
Alopodis holding on to Ngannou's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Ngannou gets his hands free as Alopodis looks to control. #SUB2#
Ngannou patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Ngannou keeps control of the position.
Ngannou is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ngannou wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alopodis wants to control his opponent's hands but Ngannou gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ngannou's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alopodis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ngannou controls the position.
Ngannou struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ngannou controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alopodis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alopodis just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ngannou trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Alopodis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control.
Ngannou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis trying to control the hands but Ngannou won't let him.
Ngannou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis is really stuck here.
#T14##SUB2#
Ngannou is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Ngannou let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a choke. Alopodis gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Alopodis manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (6) Ngannou
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alopodis controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Ceph Alopodis retains his welterweight title!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 59 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kulik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wang to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik 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: Kulik (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Kulik from advancing to side control.
Kulik controlling the action here. #T1#
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang trying to control but Kulik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (4) Wang
Wang passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Kulik is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Kulik trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kulik's thigh. Kulik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik controlling the position.
Wang passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#T4#
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (7) Wang
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Kulik wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang controlling the pace.
Kulik is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Wang is looking to pass Kulik's guard but actually Kulik recovers to full guard.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #T8#
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Wang not doing much here.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (10) Wang
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Wang wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Wang.#T11#
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T12#
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wang has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (13) Wang
Wang controls the action.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Kulik turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (13) Wang
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang trying to control the position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulik defends well.
Wang controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 13 to 10. Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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