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CFC CG 730 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 40 wins and 48 losses; Patty O'Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
O'Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
O'Reilly decides to pull guard. #SUB#
O'Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ginger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ginger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginger passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (3) Ginger
O'Reilly stops Ginger from passing to mount.
O'Reilly tries to buck Ginger off but Ginger is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
O'Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ginger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Ginger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (6) Ginger#SUB2#
Ginger has hold of O'Reilly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O'Reilly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
O'Reilly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ginger is keen to just control but O'Reilly is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ginger in particular looking to stall.
Ginger wants to take a breather but O'Reilly is having none of it.
Ginger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Ginger wants to pass the guard but O'Reilly is defending well.
Ginger stalling away here and it's allowed O'Reilly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O'Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ginger passes O'Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ginger tries to pass to full mount but O'Reilly defends it. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ginger wants to free his trapped foot but O'Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ginger is looking to take a break and control but O'Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ginger is pressing down on O'Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O'Reilly is holding on for now.
O'Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Ginger sits in half guard.
Ginger trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
O'Reilly is in trouble now - Ginger has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (9) Ginger#T4#
O'Reilly is trying to escape the mount.
O'Reilly is controlling an arm, preventing Ginger from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
O'Reilly tries to reverse the position but Ginger maintains control.
O'Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Ginger wants to take O'Reilly's back here but O'Reilly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
O'Reilly gets back to half guard.
O'Reilly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ginger is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ginger trying to control the action but O'Reilly is working from the bottom. #T5#
O'Reilly tries to roll over but Ginger keeps him under control.#SUB#
O'Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ginger is pressing down on O'Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O'Reilly is holding on for now.
Ginger trying to control the action but O'Reilly is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
O'Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Ginger is pressing down on O'Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O'Reilly is holding on for now. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ginger is trying to work for a kimura but O'Reilly is defending well.
#SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
Ginger is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Ginger wants to work for an arm triangle but O'Reilly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ginger works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (12) Ginger
Ginger is staying tight to O'Reilly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ginger tries to move to mount but O'Reilly blocks the move with his legs.
Ginger wants to lay and pray for a moment but O'Reilly keeps working.
Ginger moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: O'Reilly (0) vs (14) Ginger
O'Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Ginger trying to control but O'Reilly is having none of it.
O'Reilly manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O'Reilly won't allow Ginger to pass to mount.
Ginger moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (17) Ginger
A lull in the action here.
Ginger advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: O'Reilly (0) vs (19) Ginger#T9#
Ginger takes O'Reilly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, O'Reilly is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: O'Reilly (0) vs (22) Ginger#SUB2#
Ginger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. O'Reilly is defending well though. Ginger let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
O'Reilly fending off the submission attempt from Ginger.
O'Reilly breaks Ginger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (22) Ginger
Ginger looking to hit a scissor sweep but O'Reilly is one step ahead there. #T10##SUB#
O'Reilly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ginger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ginger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ginger! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (26) Ginger#SUB2#
Ginger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O'Reilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ginger in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... O'Reilly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Le Boulder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Le Boulder showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Gracie
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Le Boulder prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #T1#
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#T2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Le Boulder is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Boulder is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Le Boulder wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Boulder in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Le Boulder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is staying active underneath Le Boulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Le Boulder is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Boulder is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #T6#
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
Le Boulder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Gracie#T7#
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Le Boulder's attempts to control the action.
Gracie wants to control but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Le Boulder controlling from mount. #T8#
Le Boulder tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Le Boulder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Gracie
Le Boulder controlling from mount.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie stops Le Boulder from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Le Boulder controlling from mount. #T11#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Le Boulder looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Gracie tries to hold on but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here. #T13#
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Le Boulder is trying to take his opponent's back.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Boulder has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bob Le Boulder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Rat Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man shoots for a takedown but Garak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Garak has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Garak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Man looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Garak has hold of one of Man's legs. Man is fighting the takedown attempt but Garak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (0) vs (2) Garak
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Man looking to control.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Garak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garak postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is pulling down on Garak's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Garak won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man pulls Garak in close to prevent any damage.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Garak is proving a slippery customer.
Man pulls Garak in close to prevent any damage.
Man keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully. #T2#
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (2) vs (2) Garak#SUB2#
Garak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (5) vs (2) Garak#SUB#
Man swings around for an armbar but Garak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (5) vs (4) Garak
Man seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garak preventing the sweep. #T3#
Garak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Garak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garak has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Man has his hands on Garak's head, controlling the position.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Man controls Garak momentarily but Garak frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is looking to sweep but instead, Garak has passed into half guard.
Man has a hand on Garak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Garak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Man (5) vs (7) Garak
Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Garak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garak tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man tries to reverse the position but Garak maintains control.
Man tries to lock up and control but Garak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6##SUB2#
Garak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Man has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Man has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Man (5) vs (10) Garak
Garak is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Man is trying to break free.
Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Garak controlling the position well here. Man rolled but Garak kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Man wants to control his opponent's hands but Garak gets his hands free.
Garak keeps control of the position as Man tries to break free.
Garak really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Man.#SUB2#
Man is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Garak gets his way!
#T8#
Man can't escape the position.
Man tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape. #T9#
Garak prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Garak wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Man wants to control but Garak is having none of it.
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Man tries to improve his position but instead Garak has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Man (5) vs (13) Garak
Garak is trying to stick to Man's back but Man is turning into Garak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Man. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (7) vs (13) Garak#T10#
Garak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (7) vs (15) Garak
Garak won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Garak 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.
Garak wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man pulls Garak in to control the position. #T11#
Garak preventing the sweep.
Garak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man being controlled here, momentarily.
Man has his hands on Garak's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Garak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garak won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Garak passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Man wants to improve his position but Garak is controlling well.
#T13#
Man is not content to let Garak control the position.
Man trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Garak.
Man trying to control but Garak postures up.
#T14#
Man is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garak wins on points by 15 to 7.
An out of breath Elim Garak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 67 losses; Donovan Trumpinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 69 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ramirez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trumpinov (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Trumpinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trumpinov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Trumpinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Trumpinov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Trumpinov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Trumpinov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Trumpinov tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trumpinov (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez avoiding Trumpinov 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T1#
Let's hope that Ramirez 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.
Trumpinov trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
Well, with Ramirez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Trumpinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Trumpinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Trumpinov rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
What can Trumpinov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
Trumpinov trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Ramirez controlling from the back.#T3#
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Trumpinov's back but Trumpinov is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trumpinov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (8) Ramirez#T4#
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trumpinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trumpinov looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Trumpinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.#T5#
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Trumpinov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ramirez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trumpinov. Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the position. #T6#
Trumpinov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trumpinov (2) vs (15) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez is continuing to stall.#T7#
Trumpinov is trying to escape the mount.
Trumpinov wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Trumpinov is holding on tight.
Trumpinov tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trumpinov prevents Ramirez from taking his back.
Trumpinov is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Trumpinov can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Trumpinov working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Trumpinov is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Trumpinov working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Trumpinov working to try and regain half guard.
Trumpinov stops Ramirez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Trumpinov tries to control the position but Ramirez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trumpinov (2) vs (18) Ramirez
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as Trumpinov tries to buck him off.
Trumpinov tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ramirez.
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
#T12#
Trumpinov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Trumpinov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (18) Ramirez
Trumpinov trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (20) Ramirez
Trumpinov wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Trumpinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Trumpinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trumpinov.#SUB#
Trumpinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Trumpinov up and slammed him! Trumpinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (23) Ramirez
Trumpinov looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trumpinov (4) vs (25) Ramirez
Trumpinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Trumpinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 25 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 103 wins and 74 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working.
Ignatowski works to advance to full mount. Adeoluwa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (6) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adeoluwa tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Adeoluwa tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adeoluwa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adeoluwa regains half guard.
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Adeoluwa defends it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adeoluwa defends it well.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Adeoluwa is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Adeoluwa is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Adeoluwa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adeoluwa is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski 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#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adeoluwa being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T3#
Adeoluwa is continuing to stall.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Adeoluwa pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Ignatowski in the domination position with Adeoluwa hanging on.
Ignatowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adeoluwa's legs.
Adeoluwa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Adeoluwa is still trying to improve position.
Adeoluwa manages to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T5#
Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adeoluwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adeoluwa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Ignatowski trying to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adeoluwa is looking to escape.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Adeoluwa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Adeoluwa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is trying to escape the mount but Ignatowski keeps good control and instead manages to take Adeoluwa's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (15) vs (0) Adeoluwa#T7#
Adeoluwa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adeoluwa is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Adeoluwa defending well.
Adeoluwa trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Adeoluwa is a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Adeoluwa is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Adeoluwa has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.#T9#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Adeoluwa tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adeoluwa is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski looking to control but Adeoluwa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adeoluwa for as long as he can get away with.
Adeoluwa is trying to escape the mount.
Adeoluwa wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Adeoluwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Adeoluwa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Adeoluwa is working away.
Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on Adeoluwa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adeoluwa. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Adeoluwa is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (24) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adeoluwa tries to break free.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Adeoluwa is really stuck here.
Adeoluwa looks winded!
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Despite being in a bad position, Adeoluwa is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adeoluwa is trying to break free.
Adeoluwa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Adeoluwa is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (27) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Ignatowski tries to control but Adeoluwa wriggling away. #T14#
Adeoluwa working to try and regain half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adeoluwa 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (30) vs (0) Adeoluwa
Ignatowski tries to control but Adeoluwa wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 30 to 0.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chukwu Adeoluwa was interviewed post fight and 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Cicerón finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón is taking a breather. Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón is controlling the pace.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Magomedov keeping hold of Cicerón's head, controlling as best he can.
Cicerón is thwarting Magomedov's attempts 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.#T3#
Magomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cicerón not doing much here.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Cicerón controlling him for the moment.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Magomedov looking to control but Cicerón passes into half guard.
Magomedov is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Cicerón controlling the action here.
Magomedov gets full guard.#T6#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cicerón haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Cicerón manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Cicerón controlling the position.
Cicerón is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Cicerón'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.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Cicerón is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cicerón taking a breather here. #T9#
Magomedov tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cicerón moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Cicerón stalls from top position.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #T11#
Magomedov tries to bench press Cicerón off him but Cicerón keeps the position.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Cicerón trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Cicerón postures up.#T13#
Who's going to make the next move?
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Cicerón politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cicerón prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #T14#
Magomedov wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Singleton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Blue
Singleton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Singleton is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Blue keeps trying to improve his position.
Singleton controlling the action here.
Singleton'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.
Singleton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blue for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blue won't allow Singleton to pass to mount.
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Blue trying to control but Singleton postures up.
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.
Singleton controlling the action here.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Singleton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Singleton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Singleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blue 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.#T6#
Singleton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Singleton stalling.
Blue won't allow Singleton to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily.
Blue gets back to full guard.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singleton 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. #T8#
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton'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.
Singleton looking to pass the guard.
Singleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Blue wants to hit a sweep here but Singleton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blue there! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (5) vs (0) Blue
Singleton controlling the pace for now.
Singleton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10##T11#
Singleton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blue working to try and regain half guard.
Singleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Singleton avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Blue manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Singleton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13##T14#
Blue is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Singleton seems content to control.
Blue wants to control but Singleton passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (0) Blue
Singleton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is trying to control Singleton's posture but Singleton avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tubbs Singleton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 67 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 74 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juncker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
Juncker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juncker off to one side.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Juncker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Kersikov 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: Juncker (2) vs (2) Kersikov#T4#
Juncker keeping control of the position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
It looks like Kersikov 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.#T5#
Juncker gets full guard.
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here. #T6#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T9#
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Juncker is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T12#
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain 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.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Juncker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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! Juncker is heads and Kersikov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Gaston Juncker is the new welterweight champion!
Gaston Juncker 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes shoots in but no luck this time.
Perkins stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gomes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Perkins
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkins 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.
Perkins is positioning himself well to prevent Gomes advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins has a hand on Gomes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gomes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Perkins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Perkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Perkins is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkins avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Perkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gomes prevents Perkins from improving his position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Perkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Perkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Perkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Perkins defends it.
Perkins manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Perkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
Perkins has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Perkins is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Perkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Perkins is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
Gomes trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes pushes down on Perkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perkins tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Perkins#T9#
Gomes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Perkins to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (0) Perkins
Gomes controls the position.
Perkins trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him. #SUB#
Perkins is in a bad position with Gomes working for a choke. Perkins manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (2) Perkins#T10#
Gomes 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.
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes is trying to keep Perkins in close.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perkins being controlled here momentarily.
Perkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Perkins is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Perkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes is staying active underneath Perkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Perkins prevents Gomes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Perkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perkins is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Perkins trying to control from Gomes's half guard. Gomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Perkins wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes 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.
Gomes is pulling down on Perkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Perkins, at least for the moment.#T14#
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Gomes 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: Gomes (13) vs (2) Perkins
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkins keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
David Gomes is the new middleweight champion!
David Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 39 wins and 16 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Prochazka gets a double leg takedown into Crazy Horse's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse wants to hit a sweep here but Prochazka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crazy Horse there! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Crazy Horse
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka prevents Crazy Horse from getting the reversal.
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.
Prochazka controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka wants to take his opponent's back but Crazy Horse doesn't allow it. #T1#
Crazy Horse tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.
Prochazka controlling from the full mount.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Prochazka pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crazy Horse wants to hold on but Prochazka pushes him away.
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prochazka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crazy Horse for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Crazy Horse 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.
Crazy Horse is desperately trying to improve his position but Prochazka has a good base and remains in mount.
Prochazka controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Crazy Horse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prochazka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prochazka avoids the attempt from Crazy Horse to control.#T5#
Crazy Horse is squirming around, avoiding Prochazka's attempts to control the action.
Crazy Horse is controlling an arm, preventing Prochazka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Prochazka controlling from the full mount.
Prochazka pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.
Prochazka tries to take his opponent's back but Crazy Horse turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (5) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Crazy Horse trying to move into half guard but instead Prochazka has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (7) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.#T8#
Prochazka passes Crazy Horse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prochazka content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Crazy Horse manages to get to full guard.
Crazy Horse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prochazka is one step ahead there.
Prochazka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Prochazka looking to pass the guard.
Prochazka stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse controlling Prochazka's posture.
Prochazka's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11##SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crazy Horse is trying to control the position but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse looking to control but Prochazka passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prochazka in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Crazy Horse is defending well.
Prochazka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Prochazka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crazy Horse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Prochazka is looking to stall here but Crazy Horse recovers full guard.
Crazy Horse being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Crazy Horse is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Yuri Prochazka is the new heavyweight champion!
Yuri Prochazka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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