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Pitbull VII 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dude McWrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McWrestler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
McWrestler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lauzon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McWrestler to the mat. McWrestler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McWrestler (0) vs (2) Lauzon
Lauzon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McWrestler (0) vs (5) Lauzon#SUB2#
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McWrestler, who protects the arm well.
Lauzon trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Lauzon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McWrestler tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler is looking to reverse the position.
McWrestler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
McWrestler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but McWrestler defends it.
McWrestler trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon uses his free foot to push down on McWrestler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McWrestler. Score +3 for passing guard: McWrestler (0) vs (8) Lauzon
Lauzon looking to control but McWrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Lauzon prevents McWrestler from getting the reversal.
McWrestler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a guillotine from mount but McWrestler frees his head quite easily.
Lauzon prevents McWrestler from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Lauzon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler tries to reverse the position but Lauzon maintains control.
McWrestler tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Lauzon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McWrestler is squirming around, avoiding Lauzon's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McWrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lauzon looking to control but McWrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McWrestler regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
McWrestler controls Lauzon momentarily but Lauzon frees himself. #T4#
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a submission of some sort.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but McWrestler defending well. #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but McWrestler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage. #T5#
McWrestler is looking to control Lauzon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McWrestler avoid being mounted?
Lauzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lauzon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lauzon seems to have locked his on tight now - McWrestler screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lauzon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ben Lauzon!
Dude McWrestler was interviewed post fight and said 'bleah'. |
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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 7 wins and 4 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Rockmuller looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockmuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ubereem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ubereem 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is keeping the position.
Rockmuller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Ubereem tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #SUB#
Rockmuller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well.
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
Ubereem struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Rockmuller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rockmuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Rockmuller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ubereem isn't going anywhere.
Ubereem is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it. #SUB#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rockmuller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rockmuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rockmuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ubereem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ubereem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockmuller slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Ubereem tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
Rockmuller moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Ubereem#SUB#
Rockmuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ubereem tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #SUB#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rockmuller tries for a kimura but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
Ubereem tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rockmuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ubereem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard but Rockmuller has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (11) vs (0) Ubereem#SUB#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Rockmuller working away.#SUB#
Rockmuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubereem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (11) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem trying to mount his opponent but Rockmuller defends it.
Rockmuller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Ubereem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Ubereem is trying to control. Rockmuller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rockmuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ubereem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ubereem wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockmuller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Rockmuller is positioning himself well to prevent Ubereem advancing to mount.
Rockmuller tries to roll over but Ubereem keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ubereem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockmuller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ubereem.
Ubereem trying to mount his opponent but Rockmuller defends it.
Rockmuller trying to control but Ubereem postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Ubereem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockmuller sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura but Rockmuller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ubereem to get the leverage.
Rockmuller is refusing to be controlled, as Ubereem sits in half guard.
Ubereem is stalling here. Rockmuller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ubereem seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rockmuller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rockmuller (15) vs (2) Ubereem#SUB#
Rockmuller tries for a kimura but Ubereem is defending well. #SUB#
Rockmuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockmuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rockmuller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom here.
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
Ubereem keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rockmuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockmuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ubereem is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Rockmuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard.
Ubereem sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
Ubereem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockmuller is working away from the top position though.
Ubereem is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Ubereem tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
Ubereem wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ubereem looking for subs from the bottom but Rockmuller mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (18) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (21) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (21) vs (4) Ubereem#SUB2#
Ubereem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rockmuller dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (23) vs (4) Ubereem
Rockmuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ubereem's guard. #SUB#
Rockmuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ubereem is just riding it out for now. Rockmuller eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Ubereem trying to control from the bottom.
Rockmuller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (26) vs (4) Ubereem
Ubereem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Rockmuller working for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem is in no mood to give up. #T14#
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
Rockmuller is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ubereem is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (29) vs (4) Ubereem#SUB#
Rockmuller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
Rockmuller avoiding Ubereem 's attempts to control his hands.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Rockmuller looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rockmuller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ubereem is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rockmuller off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rockmuller controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
As Don Rockmuller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Let's go Mr. President!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Etxeberria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bleak to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Etxeberria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (2) vs (4) Etxeberria
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak regains half guard.
Bleak is looking to control Etxeberria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bleak avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Etxeberria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Etxeberria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (6) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bleak's guard. Nice work there by Etxeberria.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (6) vs (6) Etxeberria
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Etxeberria is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak working a defensive guard but Etxeberria manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (6) vs (9) Etxeberria
Bleak is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working. #T2#
Bleak tries to bench press Etxeberria off him but Etxeberria keeps the position.
Bleak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bleak.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bleak looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T3#
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Etxeberria seems content to control.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Etxeberria controlling the action here.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Etxeberria mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (6) vs (12) Etxeberria
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria tries to control but Bleak wriggling away.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Etxeberria mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (6) vs (15) Etxeberria
Etxeberria controlling from mount. #T6#
Etxeberria wants to take Bleak's back but he can't do it this time.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bleak is trying desperately to improve position.
Bleak wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (6) vs (18) Etxeberria
Etxeberria keeps control of the position as Bleak tries to break free.
#T8#
Etxeberria controls the position.#SUB2#
Etxeberria working for a choke but Bleak is defending well.
Bleak is trying to break free.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bleak's body.
I really don't envy Bleak right now.
#T9#
Bleak turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (8) vs (18) Etxeberria
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #SUB#
Bleak has gone for a leg lock! Etxeberria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bleak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (8) vs (20) Etxeberria
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Bleak controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Etxeberria tries to pass. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Etxeberria trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Bleak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard. #T12#
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Bleak being controlled here, momentarily.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Etxeberria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bleak's guard.
Still in half guard, Etxeberria seems content to control.
It looks like Etxeberria 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.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Etxeberria passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (8) vs (23) Etxeberria
Bleak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Etxeberria takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria is continuing to stall.#T14#
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bleak tries to improve his position but Etxeberria has taken his back! Etxeberria has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bleak tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Etxeberria pushes Bleak away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bráulio Etxeberria!
A victorious Bráulio Etxeberria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 49 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Line shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Line
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz has Line pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Line
Cruz wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. #SUB2#
Line is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Line seems keen to control Cruz's posture.#T2#
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (2) Line
Line is trying to get back to half guard.
Line is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Line holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Cruz controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Line is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Line is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Line will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Line tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Line is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.#T6#
Line is letting Cruz control him for a moment.
Line tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Line manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Line is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Line moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is fighting to break Line's control of his arms but Line is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Line can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Line is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Line has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz pushes down on Line's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Line is defending well.
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.
Line is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Line avoid being mounted?#T9#
Line wants to get back to full guard.
Line keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Cruz not doing much here.
Line wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Cruz is thwarting Line's attempts to control the position.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Line defending well.
Line preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Line is defending the position.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Line holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cruz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (2) Line#T13#
Line tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz is staying tight to Line's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Line is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Line is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Cruz just content to control the position.
Line tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Darian Cruz 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Maykit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maykit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodie Maykit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Robertson 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: Maykit (0) vs (2) Robertson
Maykit keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Maykit trying to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Maykit pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
Robertson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maykit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson can't keep his opponent in guard - Maykit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robertson tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.#T3#
Maykit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Robertson
Maykit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maykit controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robertson regains half guard.
Robertson manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Robertson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maykit uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (8) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Robertson regains half guard.
Maykit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (11) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
Robertson is being controlled here. #T8#
Robertson tries to bench press Maykit off him but Maykit keeps the position.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Maykit trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maykit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Maykit wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Maykit keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Robertson is being controlled here.
Maykit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson is looking to reverse the position.
Maykit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Robertson tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Maykit controls the position from side control.
Robertson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maykit in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Robertson tries to buck Maykit off but Maykit is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Maykit stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After the big win, Woodie Maykit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
McCoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solomon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Solomon has McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Solomon is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Solomon to the mat. Solomon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy pushes down on Solomon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Solomon looking for subs from the bottom but McCoy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon gets back to half guard.#T1#
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (0) Solomon
McCoy controlling from mount.
Solomon is trying to reverse the position but instead McCoy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (11) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon trying to control the hands but McCoy breaks the grip.
McCoy has good solid back control here.
Solomon can't escape the position.
#T2#
Solomon turns into McCoy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (11) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon won't allow McCoy to sweep him here.
Solomon wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
McCoy is pulling down on Solomon's head to control his posture.
Solomon passes McCoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solomon in particular looking to stall.
Solomon wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Solomon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well. #T4#
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Solomon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCoy wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Solomon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Solomon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCoy defends it well.
Solomon trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solomon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solomon. #SUB2#
Solomon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Solomon trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCoy 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.
Solomon is looking to advance position but McCoy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (15) vs (2) Solomon
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Solomon tries to improve his position but instead McCoy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (18) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon is in bad spot here.
Solomon is keeping busy.
Solomon rolls, trying to escape but McCoy keeps control of the position.
McCoy is trying to stick to Solomon's back but Solomon is turning into McCoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (18) vs (4) Solomon
Solomon tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.
Solomon wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #T8#
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (20) vs (4) Solomon
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
McCoy content to stall in guard here. #T9##SUB2#
Solomon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.
McCoy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Solomon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCoy stacks Solomon 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 McCoy! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (23) vs (4) Solomon
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
Solomon trying to remain calm as McCoy controls from the top position.#T10#
Solomon is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy taking a breather here.
Solomon can't do much from the bottom here.
Solomon is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solomon keeps working.
Solomon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Solomon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCoy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (23) vs (8) Solomon
McCoy is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solomon is looking for the choke from the back position but McCoy is controlling his hands well.
McCoy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
McCoy 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 Solomon gets his way!
#SUB2#
Solomon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T12#
McCoy trying to control the position but Solomon manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Solomon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Solomon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCoy is defending well though. Solomon let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Solomon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Solomon is riding his opponent, not letting McCoy buck him off. #SUB2#
Solomon working for a choke but McCoy reverses nicely into Solomon 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (25) vs (8) Solomon#T13#
Solomon keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
Solomon wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Solomon working a defensive guard but McCoy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (28) vs (8) Solomon
McCoy controlling from side mount. #T14#
Solomon sneaks back into half guard.
Solomon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCoy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (31) vs (8) Solomon
Solomon struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 31 to 8.
Gillechriosd McCoy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hunter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gotch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunter is in Gotch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Gotch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunter'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.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gotch for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up. #T2#
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Gotch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gotch trying to control the position here.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from Hunter.#T4#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter controlling from the top position. #T5#
Gotch has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Gotch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunter 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.
Gotch trying to control the position here. #T6#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Gotch controlling the position.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
More hug and hope from Hunter.
Gotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Gotch is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Gotch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Hunter won't allow Gotch to sweep him here. #T11#
Hunter postures up.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Gotch
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Hunter wants to improve his position but instead Gotch has moved into half guard.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gotch gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gotch wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Lou Gotch 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Goble shoots in and bounces Cabrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Cabrera
Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goble won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cabrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cabrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Goble 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.
#T4#
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
#T5#
Goble is taking a breather. Cabrera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T6#
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.
Cabrera trying to control but Goble postures up.
#T7#
Goble not doing much here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, 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.
Goble trying to advance position but Cabrera counters by regaining guard.
Goble won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Goble sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble'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.
Cabrera controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Cabrera is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture. #T10#
Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cabrera is controlling Goble's posture.#T11#
Goble preventing the sweep.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Cabrera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Cabrera is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is taking a breather. Cabrera 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane Goble 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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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Njagi. #TD#
Njagi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Njagi lying in Rolla's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Rolla decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Njagi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio Rolla! |
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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 32 wins and 26 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Norman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Norman is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Norman tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Norman won't allow it.
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Norman#T3#
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov tries to control but Norman wriggling away. #T4#
Magomedov fails to advance to Norman's back.
Magomedov prevents Norman from getting the reversal.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norman for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Magomedov looking to control but Norman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Magomedov working for a submission but Norman is keeping him at bay.
Norman prevents Magomedov from taking his back.#T7#
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Norman wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Norman is looking to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Norman turns into him and now he's in Magomedov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Norman
Magomedov controlling the position.#T9#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Norman is proving a slippery customer.
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (2) Norman
Norman is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Norman managing to control the position.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard. #T11#
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Norman 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.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Norman is defending well.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Norman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Magomedov.
Norman won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount. #T14#
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Norman is having none of it.
Magomedov stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Norman is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Khalid Magomedov 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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