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Pitbull VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gracy Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leroy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jinx takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Jinx pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Jinx closes the distance and pushes Jr back into the cage.
Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jinx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jinx jumps guard but Jr stands there with Jinx around his waist. Jinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jinx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gracy Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jinx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jr tries to pull guard but Jinx holds him up against the cage and eventually Jr drops back down to his feet.
Jinx tries to pull guard but Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Jinx drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx is trying to pull guard but Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Jinx jumps guard but Jr stands there with Jinx around his waist. Jinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jinx is pressed up against the cage. Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jinx down to the mat. Jinx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jr shoots in but no luck this time. #T1##CL2#
Jinx has closed the distance and engaged Jr in a clinch.
Jinx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jinx is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jinx jumps guard but Jr stands there with Jinx around his waist. Jinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jinx is trying to pull guard but Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jinx fails to pull guard.
Jinx tries to pull guard but Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jinx is trying to pull guard but Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Jinx tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jr smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jinx clinches up with Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr is trying to drag Jinx to the mat but Jinx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jinx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jinx jumps guard but Jr stands there with Jinx around his waist. Jinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jr tries for a takedown but Jinx manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jinx regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jr (2) vs (0) Jinx
Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Jinx.
Jinx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jinx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr wants to control from the top but Jinx keeps moving.
Jinx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jr passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Jinx tries to roll over but Jr keeps him under control.
Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jr (5) vs (0) Jinx
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jinx can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jinx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jr works to advance to full mount. Jinx defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jr (7) vs (0) Jinx#SUB#
Jr has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jinx is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gracy Jr! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Breaker Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
Jitsu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Wayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jitsu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Wayne pushes Jitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is working for takedown but Jitsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Breaker Jitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wayne.
Jitsu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wayne wants a takedown.
Wayne has Jitsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jitsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne has Jitsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jitsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne wants to take the fight to the mat but Jitsu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Jitsu stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Wayne can't get the takedown.
Jitsu is pressed up against the cage. Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jitsu down to the mat. Jitsu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wayne looks winded!
No luck for Jitsu with that takedown attempt.
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wayne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jitsu sets himself, and Wayne steps forward looking for the clinch! Jitsu avoids it this time.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jitsu is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Wayne forces Jitsu back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Jitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jitsu stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Wayne has Jitsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jitsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wayne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne is looking for a takedown.
Jitsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne is pressed up against the cage. Jitsu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne down to the mat. Wayne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jitsu tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Wayne forces Jitsu back against the cage and clinches.
Jitsu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wayne is trying to drag Jitsu to the mat but Jitsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jitsu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Jitsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jitsu sets himself, and Wayne steps forward looking for the clinch! Jitsu avoids it this time.
Jitsu fails to land the takedown.
Wayne tries to counter with a clinch but Jitsu shakes him off and moves away.
Jitsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Wayne gets a clinch.
Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jitsu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jitsu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayne wants to counter with a clinch but Jitsu pushes him away.#T4##CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Jitsu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Jitsu.
Jitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Wayne counters by clinching up.
Wayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jitsu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne is trying to drag Jitsu to the mat but Jitsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wayne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jitsu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wayne looking for a takedown. #T5#
Jitsu stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Jitsu is trying to drag Wayne to the mat but Wayne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jitsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Wayne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jitsu is trying to drag Wayne to the mat but Wayne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jitsu wants a takedown.
Jitsu stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Jitsu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Jitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into Wayne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Wayne#T6#
Wayne is looking to sweep but instead, Jitsu has passed into half guard.
Wayne tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.
Wayne is still trying to improve position.
Wayne is staying active underneath Jitsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wayne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wayne is trying to keep Jitsu in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wayne holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Wayne looking to control.
Wayne seems keen to control Jitsu's posture.
Wayne is trying to hold Jitsu in close to prevent damage but Jitsu has managed to pass into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to advance position but Wayne won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but Wayne defending well.
Wayne is pressing down on Jitsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Wayne is controlling Jitsu's posture.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne pulls Jitsu in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Wayne 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.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne controlling the position.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
Wayne has Jitsu pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Jitsu trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (2) Wayne
Jitsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (4) vs (2) Wayne
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jitsu is pushing down on Wayne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wayne is fighting to maintain full guard but Jitsu has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10##SUB#
Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jitsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wayne is just riding it out for now. Jitsu eventually gives up the hold.
Wayne is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jitsu has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jitsu pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wayne is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Breaker Jitsu! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ethan Bear! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Complex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bear was covering up waiting for the punch and Complex finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bear (0) vs (2) Complex
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.
Complex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Complex sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Complex looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Complex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Complex advances to half guard. #T2#
Bear is trying to control but can't.
Complex controlling the action here. #T3#
Complex wants to pass to mount but Bear is defending the position.
Complex sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Complex trying to pass the guard but Bear defending well.
Bear is in trouble now - Complex has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bear (0) vs (5) Complex
Bear is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Complex has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bear (0) vs (8) Complex
Complex is riding his opponent, not letting Bear buck him off. #T5#
Let's hope that Complex 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.
Complex controlling well, preventing Bear from escaping the position.
Bear has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Complex.
Bear tries to escape the position.
Complex controlling from the back.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Complex.#T7##T8#
Bear rolls, trying to escape but Complex keeps control of the position.
Complex biding his time, controlling Bear. #T9#
Complex's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10##T11#
It looks like Complex 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.
Bear tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Complex controls the action.#T13#
More stalling from Complex.#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Complex.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Complex wins on points by 8 to 0.
After the big win, Hero Complex made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Grunge Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kiely forces Deathcrush back against the cage and clinches.
Kiely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deathcrush after a bit of a struggle.
Kiely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nedser Kiely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Deathcrush clinches up with Kiely and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deathcrush to keep the fight standing.
Deathcrush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiely is looking for a takedown.
Kiely prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deathcrush walks away with a smile on his face. Kiely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kiely instigates a clinch.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Kiely fails to pull guard.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Kiely tries to pull guard but Deathcrush holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiely drops back down to his feet.
Kiely has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deathcrush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deathcrush wants a takedown but no success here.
Deathcrush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deathcrush is working for takedown but Kiely is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiely prevents it.
Kiely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deathcrush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kiely jumps into guard, dragging Deathcrush to the mat.
Kiely seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kiely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deathcrush's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (0) Deathcrush
Deathcrush is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kiely pushes down on Deathcrush's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiely trying to control from half guard but Deathcrush is working away.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is defending well.
Deathcrush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deathcrush.#SUB#
Kiely drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deathcrush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kiely has Deathcrush in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (2) Deathcrush
Deathcrush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (2) Deathcrush
Kiely trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (7) vs (2) Deathcrush#T4##SUB#
Kiely wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deathcrush, who protects the arm well.
Deathcrush is trying to control Kiely's posture but Kiely avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Deathcrush's face as Kiely controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Kiely politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kiely prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Deathcrush is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Deathcrush keeps Kiely under control for a moment.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep.
Kiely trying to control the action but Deathcrush is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well. #T6##SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Deathcrush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kiely's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kiely! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Deathcrush has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chukwuma is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chukwuma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Escobar uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chukwuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (0) vs (2) Chukwuma#SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Escobar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chukwuma throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Escobar's body to avoid the submission. Escobar has instead reached around Chukwuma's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Escobar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juanito Escobar!
A very excited looking Juanito Escobar 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kanud Odimabesser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Odimabesser pushes Sisko up against the cage in a clinch.
Sisko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sisko can't get the takedown.
Odimabesser jumps guard but Sisko stands there with Odimabesser around his waist. Odimabesser gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Odimabesser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Odimabesser after a bit of a struggle.
Kanud Odimabesser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.
Odimabesser tries to pull guard but Sisko holds him up against the cage and eventually Odimabesser drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Sisko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sisko manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Odimabesser (0) vs (4) Sisko
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sisko working away.
Sisko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odimabesser keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Odimabesser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Sisko controls the position.
Sisko trying to control the position but Odimabesser is working away.
Sisko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Odimabesser is not content to let Sisko control the position. #T3#
Sisko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Let's hope that Sisko 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.
Odimabesser wants to control but Sisko postures up.#T5#
Sisko trying to control the action but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Sisko controlling the position.
It looks like Sisko 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.#T6#
Sisko working away.
Sisko controlling from side mount.
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.
Odimabesser can't do much from the bottom here.
Sisko taking a breather here. #T7##T8#
Odimabesser struggling a bit here.#T9#
Odimabesser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sisko trying to control the action but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Sisko taking a breather here. #T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sisko.
You can see the frustration on Odimabesser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sisko is staying tight to Odimabesser's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Sisko working away.
Odimabesser is letting Sisko control him for a moment.
What's Odimabesser going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Odimabesser is trying to escape the position but Sisko is controlling the position. #T13#
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Odimabesser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Sisko controlling from side mount.
Odimabesser is not content to let Sisko control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Riley#SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill'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.
Riley moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riley has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Riley
Hill being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hill wants to control but Riley passes easily into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Riley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hill trying to control but Riley postures up.
#SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Riley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
Riley prevents Hill from improving his position.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Riley prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill is trying to control but Riley passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (5) Riley
Riley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hill is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hill will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hill will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB#
Hill has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riley 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 Hill. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (8) Riley
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Riley slows the pace down. #T8#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Riley is taking a breather. Hill 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.
Hill wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB#
Hill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Riley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Riley! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (11) Riley
Hill tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hill tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#T11#
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.
Hill gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Riley has passed into half guard!
Hill is breathing heavily.#T12#
Riley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hill is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hill 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.#SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
#T13#
Hill wants to improve his position but instead Riley has moved into half guard.
Riley moves into full mount! Hill won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (14) Riley
Hill tries to improve his position but instead Riley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hill (2) vs (17) Riley
Hill rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Hill right now.
#T14#
Riley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley not allowing Hill to control his hands.
Hill is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Billy Riley 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Borgia gets caught flat footed, as Mcgillicutty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mcgillicutty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Borgia is trying to control but Mcgillicutty manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Mcgillicutty maintains control.
Mcgillicutty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Borgia wants to hold on but Mcgillicutty pushes him away.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Mcgillicutty controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mcgillicutty 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.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mcgillicutty.
Borgia wants to hold on but Mcgillicutty pushes him away.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgillicutty controlling his opponent.
Borgia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Borgia tries to hold on but Mcgillicutty pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace. #T7#
Mcgillicutty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T8#
Borgia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mcgillicutty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borgia trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
#T9#
Borgia is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Mcgillicutty'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.#T10#
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Mcgillicutty slips nicely into half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Mcgillicutty passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (8) Mcgillicutty
Borgia wants to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
Mcgillicutty controlling from side mount.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy. #T12#
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty 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 Borgia's shoulder. That is not cool. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Borgia tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty wins on points by 8 to 0.
Paddy Mcgillicutty tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 39 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gracie
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to control the position but Gracie frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Chai grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Gracie there - Chai really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
An out of breath Kron Gracie 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown shoots for a takedown but Rules saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rules looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rules did well to prevent Brown getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Brown
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Brown sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rules doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brown paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rules - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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