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Pitbull XI 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grapple Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Monkey gets caught flat footed, as Pervitin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (0) Monkey
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pervitin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monkey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pervitin has managed to get both his arms back between Monkey's legs - danger averted.
Pervitin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Pervitin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monkey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pervitin has Monkey in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (2) Monkey#SUB#
Pervitin working for a triangle but Monkey defends it easily.
Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monkey is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Monkey is sitting in close to Pervitin's body. Pervitin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Monkey is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Monkey is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pervitin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Pervitin!
After the fight, Mr Pervitin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 7 wins and 16 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Sisko in a clinch.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Sisko's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hill manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle here but Sisko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (3) Sisko
Hill seems a little lost for a moment, as Sisko dominates the positioning.
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.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Sisko 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.
#T1#
Hill moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sisko slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
Sisko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sisko has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (6) Sisko#T2#
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill wants to control but Sisko postures up.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko staying calm.#T3#
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hill moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sisko defends it easily.
Hill is pulling down on Sisko's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB#
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sisko is aware though and is defending well.
Sisko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Sisko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (9) Sisko
Hill tries to buck Sisko off but Sisko is having none of it.
Hill is being controlled here.
Hill is not content to let Sisko control the position.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Sisko keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill is trying to control Sisko's posture but Sisko avoids it.
Hill is trying to escape the position but Sisko is controlling the position. #T6#
Hill tries to buck Sisko off but Sisko is having none of it.
Sisko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Sisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Hill wants to sweep but Sisko has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (12) Sisko
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
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 is not content to let Sisko control the position.
Sisko working away.
Hill tries to bench press Sisko off him but Sisko keeps the position. #T9#
Sisko slows the pace down.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
The referee asks Sisko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sisko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.
Hill is in trouble now - Sisko has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (15) Sisko
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sisko controlling his opponent.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Sisko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hill (0) vs (18) Sisko
Hill tries to roll but Sisko sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Hill right now.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hill is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Hill right now.
#T12#
Hill can't escape the position.
Sisko controlling the position well here. Hill rolled but Sisko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Sisko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hill is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hill is in bad spot here.
Sisko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Sisko has the hooks in. Hill is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sisko passes his arm under Hill's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hill taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Sisko! |
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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 10 wins and 16 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Solomon rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Solomon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solomon is defending well.#TD#
Riley has hold of one of Solomon's legs. Solomon is fighting the takedown attempt but Riley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riley prevents Solomon from improving his position.#T1#
Riley trying to control the pace.
Solomon is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Solomon
Riley keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon stands and throws Riley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (2) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon trying to control the position but Riley is working away. #T3#
Riley struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Solomon is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Solomon is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.
Riley is not content to let Solomon control the position.
Riley is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it. #T4#
Riley holds on to Solomon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Riley is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Solomon trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Solomon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Solomon tries for a kimura but Riley is defending well. #SUB2#
Solomon swings around for an armbar but Riley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Solomon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (4) vs (5) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Riley wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
Solomon is trying to keep Riley in close.
#SUB2#
Solomon working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (7) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon gets back to half guard.#T7#
Solomon wants to get back to full guard.
Solomon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Riley jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (10) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solomon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riley off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Riley (10) vs (9) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Solomon controlling well, preventing Riley from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Solomon looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Solomon has got one arm under Riley's chin. This could be trouble... Riley trying to control the other hand but Solomon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Riley has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 7 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
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.#SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rockmuller wants to work for an arm triangle but Marlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Rockmuller is looking to advance position but Marlin won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rockmuller looking to improve position, pressing down on Marlin's thigh with his hand. Marlin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rockmuller paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rockmuller's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Marlin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Striped Marlin!
Striped Marlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 50 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Line closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Line lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Line
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Line has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz 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.
Line not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Line postures up.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Cruz 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.
Line slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Line in close.
#T2#
Cruz controlling the position.
Line engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Line wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Line slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Line postures up.
#T4#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.#T5#
Line won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Line is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Line is proving a slippery customer.
Line is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Line stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Cruz pulls Line in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass.
Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Cruz working a defensive guard but Line manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Line
Line taking a breather here. #T9#
Cruz is trying to control Line's posture but Line avoids it.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T10#
Line is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cruz wants to control but Line postures up.
Line controlling the position. #T11#
Line working away.
Cruz is trying to escape the position but Line is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to control but Line postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cruz tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face as Line controls the position.
Line wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Line slows the pace down.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Line wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Line slows the pace down.
Cruz is trying to control Line's posture but Line avoids it.
Cruz is being controlled here. #T14#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Line laying and praying for a moment but Cruz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Line keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Senger Line thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 13 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cabrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maykit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit pulls Cabrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maykit is controlling Cabrera's posture.
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maykit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (2) Maykit
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maykit 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. #T2#
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Maykit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (2) vs (5) Maykit
Maykit working away.
Cabrera 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.
A lull in the action here as Maykit stalls from top position.#T4#
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabrera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Maykit happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Maykit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Maykit 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#
Cabrera holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cabrera is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera wants to control but Maykit postures up.
Maykit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Cabrera wants to control but Maykit postures up.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.
Maykit happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Cabrera is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Maykit dominates the positioning.#T9#
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Cabrera holding on.
Maykit slows the pace down. #T10#
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maykit working away.#T11#
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.
Maykit is staying tight to Cabrera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Cabrera is being controlled here.
Cabrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maykit content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T13#
Maykit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cabrera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14#
Cabrera trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 5 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Woodie Maykit waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 13 wins and 6 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Norman on that attempt.
Robertson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norman defends it well.
Norman shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Robertson 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: Norman (0) vs (2) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
Norman's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Norman is doing well to control the position and prevent Robertson from advancing to side control.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Norman defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (0) vs (5) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (5) Robertson#T1#
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robertson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Norman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is trying to escape the position but Norman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position.
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there.
Norman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robertson wants to hit a sweep here but Norman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robertson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Robertson regains half guard.
Norman prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Norman trying to control the pace.
Robertson tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.#T4#
Norman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Norman (14) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is really stuck here.
Robertson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Robertson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Norman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Norman prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (17) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Robertson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Norman (20) vs (5) Robertson
Norman is trying to stick to Robertson's back but Robertson is turning into Norman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Norman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robertson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (7) Robertson#T7#
Robertson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Norman defends it. #SUB2#
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but Norman is defending well.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robertson.
Norman won't allow Robertson to pass to mount. #T8#
Norman tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Robertson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (20) vs (10) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (22) vs (10) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Norman stacks Robertson 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 Norman! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (25) vs (10) Robertson
Robertson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (25) vs (14) Robertson#T9##SUB2#
Robertson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Norman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Robertson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ameen Robertson! |
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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 6 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Njagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goble pinned against the cage. Goble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Njagi gets caught napping as Goble dives in and scores a takedown. Njagi manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Goble
Njagi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Njagi working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Njagi looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Njagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Njagi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Njagi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goble 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 Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Goble
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi is trying to escape the position but Goble is controlling the position. #T3#
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Njagi seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Njagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Njagi regains half guard.
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Goble 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.
Njagi is looking to get back to full guard here but Goble has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (8) Goble
Njagi struggling a bit here.
Njagi tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Njagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Njagi tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position. #T6#
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goble performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
Goble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Njagi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Goble content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Njagi with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (11) Goble#T9#
Njagi tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble controls the position from side control.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Goble in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Goble takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (14) Goble#T12#
Njagi tries to improve his position but instead Goble has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (0) vs (17) Goble
You can see the frustration on Njagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Njagi.
Njagi trying to control the hands but Goble breaks the grip.
Goble is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Njagi can't escape the position.
#T13#
Goble is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Njagi trying to control the position but Goble manages to sink in the hooks.
Njagi tries to break free.
Njagi trying to control the action but Goble just sinks the hooks in.
Njagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crimson Crow Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Goble biding his time, controlling Njagi. #T14#
Njagi tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Njagi buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 17 to 0.
A very excited looking Shane Goble 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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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 18 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
McCoy gets a clinch.
McCoy stops a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
McCoy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcgillicutty is trying to keep an underhook but McCoy manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) McCoy
McCoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but McCoy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) McCoy
McCoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy fails to move to back control.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
McCoy content just to control the position here.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but McCoy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (8) McCoy
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
Mcgillicutty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCoy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.#T3#
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.
Mcgillicutty trying to get back to full guard but McCoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (11) McCoy
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgillicutty.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (14) McCoy
Mcgillicutty 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.
Mcgillicutty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCoy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (14) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McCoy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McCoy tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5##SUB#
McCoy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
McCoy defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (16) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCoy stacks Mcgillicutty 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: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (19) McCoy
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
McCoy controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCoy trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty is working away.
Mcgillicutty 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. #T7#
Mcgillicutty being controlled for a moment.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McCoy pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (22) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to get back to full guard but McCoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (25) McCoy
McCoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcgillicutty to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (28) McCoy
McCoy keeps control of the position as Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
What can Mcgillicutty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCoy controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
#T10#
Mcgillicutty breaks McCoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (28) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (30) McCoy#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has an active guard here but McCoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty with the active half guard here but McCoy passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (33) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position. #T11#
The referee asks McCoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Mcgillicutty tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (36) McCoy
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve his position but instead McCoy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (39) McCoy
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
#T13#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy controlling from the back.
McCoy keeps control of the position as Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
McCoy controls the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape the position.
McCoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McCoy has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
McCoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcgillicutty doesn't escape.
McCoy is hanging on to Mcgillicutty's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgillicutty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcgillicutty has a hand on McCoy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McCoy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (42) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (45) McCoy
Mcgillicutty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy wins on points by 45 to 6.
Gillechriosd McCoy is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 25 wins and 29 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Rolla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla 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.#T1#
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Gracie
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie seems keen to control Rolla's posture.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gracie is pulling down on Rolla's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Rolla looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rolla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rolla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Gracie!
A very excited looking Kron Gracie 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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