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Pitbull XII 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ethan Bear! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Leroy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jinx has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jinx pulls Bear into guard.
Jinx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jinx wants to improve his position but instead Bear has moved into half guard.
Bear uses his free foot to push down on Jinx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jinx. Score +3 for passing guard: Bear (3) vs (0) Jinx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jinx is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jinx can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jinx has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bear (6) vs (0) Jinx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx just trying to survive but Bear is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jinx tries to roll but Bear sticks to his back.
Jinx keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Jinx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jinx is still trying to improve position.
What can Jinx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Jinx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Jinx trying to control but not successfully.
Bear is hanging on to Jinx's back as he tries to escape.
Jinx looks winded!
Bear really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jinx.
Jinx is in bad spot here.
Jinx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jinx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Jinx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Jinx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bear biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jinx trying to control the hands but Bear won't let him.
Jinx is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bear off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jinx is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Bear not allowing Jinx to control his hands.
Jinx is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Jinx right now.
#T5#
Bear keeps control of the position as Jinx tries to break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Bear'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.
Bear has good solid back control here. #T6#
Jinx is trying to break free.
Bear just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jinx tries to break free.
#T7#
Bear just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jinx is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Jinx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jinx tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jinx is really stuck here.
Bear controlling the position well here. Jinx rolled but Bear kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Jinx wants to escape the position.
Bear has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jinx's body.
Jinx can't escape the position.
Bear keeps control of the position easily here as Jinx tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Jinx is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jinx just trying to survive but Bear is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Jinx rolls, trying to escape but Bear keeps control of the position.
Jinx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bear keeps control of the position as Jinx tries to break free.
Bear is riding his opponent, not letting Jinx buck him off. #T12#
Bear keeps control of the position as Jinx tries to break free.
Jinx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jinx tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Bear gets his hands free as Jinx looks to control.
I really don't envy Jinx right now.
Bear controls the position.
Jinx wants to escape the position.
Bear just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bear.#T14#
Jinx tries to roll but Bear sticks to his back.
Bear controlling from the back.
Bear is hanging on to Jinx's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bear is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Damian Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wayne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Wayne pushes Complex up against the cage in a clinch.
Complex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wayne after a bit of a struggle.
Wayne is working for takedown but Complex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Complex is working for takedown but Wayne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damian Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Complex.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
Wayne is pressed up against the cage. Complex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne down to the mat. Wayne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Wayne as Complex shoots in.
Wayne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Complex.#CL#
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
Complex looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wayne is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Complex can't fight it off and eventually Wayne manages to take the fight to the floor. Complex looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (0) Complex
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Complex pulls Wayne in to control the position.
Wayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Complex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (2) Complex
Wayne is looking to sweep but instead, Complex has passed into half guard.
Wayne is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Complex jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (2) vs (5) Complex
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex controlling the position from side mount.
Wayne tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayne is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
The referee asks Complex politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Complex prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wayne is trying to get back to half guard.
Complex controls the position from side control.
Wayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Complex wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wayne is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
Wayne trying to remain calm as Complex controls from the top position.#T3#
Complex's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Complex working away.
Complex controls the position.
Wayne is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
Complex is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Wayne regains half guard.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
Wayne wants to control but Complex is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Complex looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wayne trying to control but Complex postures up.
Wayne wants to control but Complex passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (2) vs (8) Complex
Complex working away.#T5#
Complex is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wayne is trying to improve his position.
Complex controls the position.
Wayne struggling a bit here.
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Complex keeps moving and retains side control.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Complex just content to control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Complex has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Let's hope that Complex has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Complex wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Complex slows the pace down.
Wayne wants to control but Complex postures up.
Wayne being controlled for a moment.
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Complex keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Wayne is trying to escape the position but Complex is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face as Complex controls the position.
Wayne wants to control but Complex postures up.
Wayne tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Wayne is letting Complex control him for a moment.
Wayne wants to control but Complex postures up.
Complex controlling the position from side mount.
More stalling from Complex.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Wayne is trying to improve his position.
Complex is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wayne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wayne has a hand on Complex's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Complex takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (2) vs (11) Complex
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Complex controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne working to try and regain half guard.
Complex content just to control the position here.
Complex with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Complex avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Wayne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wayne wants to control but Complex is having none of it.#T11#
Wayne tries to improve his position but instead Complex has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wayne (2) vs (14) Complex
Wayne wants to control his opponent's hands but Complex gets his hands free.
Complex is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wayne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
What can Wayne do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with Complex on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wayne is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Complex.#T12#
Wayne tries to roll but Complex sticks to his back.
Complex avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Complex biding his time, controlling Wayne.
Complex has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wayne trying to control the position but Complex manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Wayne right now.
Complex trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wayne doesn't escape.
Wayne is really stuck here.
#T13#
Complex is riding his opponent, not letting Wayne buck him off.
Wayne can't escape the position.
Complex has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wayne's body.
Complex controlling well, preventing Wayne from escaping the position.
Good control from Complex.
Wayne tries to escape but Complex has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Complex really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wayne.
Complex controlling well, preventing Wayne from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Complex looking for the choke but no joy.
Wayne just trying to survive but Complex is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex keeps control of the position easily here as Wayne tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Complex wins on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Hero Complex thanked Grunge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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 1 losses; Mehdi Illir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ubereem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Illir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Ubereem jumps guard and drags Illir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Illir passes Ubereem's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura but Ubereem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illir to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ubereem is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Illir seems to be working for a kimura but Ubereem defends the submission attempt.
Ubereem is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem is looking to control Illir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ubereem is defending against the submission attempts here by Illir.
#T1##SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
Ubereem keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura here.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir is looking to advance position but Ubereem won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir'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.#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Illir 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.
#SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Ubereem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Illir wants to work for an arm triangle but Ubereem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Illir wants to work for an arm triangle but Ubereem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Illir moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (3) vs (0) Ubereem#SUB#
Illir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Illir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Illir is working for a kimura but Ubereem is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Ubereem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Illir pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Illir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ubereem trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ubereem has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ubereem moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Illir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is keeping the position.
Ubereem wants to sweep but no luck.
Illir passes Ubereem's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura but Ubereem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illir to get the leverage. #SUB#
Illir 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 improve his position but Illir is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ubereem defends it well.
Ubereem won't allow Illir to pass to mount. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ubereem defends it well.
Ubereem gets back to full guard.
Ubereem keeping full guard, as Illir tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ubereem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Illir is pushing down on Ubereem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ubereem is fighting to maintain full guard but Illir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ubereem trying to control from the bottom.
Illir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (6) vs (0) Ubereem#T6##SUB#
Illir is working for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem frees his head quite easily.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position but Illir isn't that keen on the idea.
Ubereem manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ubereem gets full guard.
Illir is pushing down on Ubereem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ubereem is fighting to maintain full guard but Illir has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Illir 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. Illir eventually gives up the hold.
Ubereem tries to roll over but Illir keeps him under control.#T7#
Ubereem wants to control but Illir is keeping busy.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Illir 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. Illir eventually gives up the hold.
Ubereem tries to get to full guard but Illir has control of the leg. #SUB#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Illir seems to be working for a kimura but Ubereem defends the submission attempt.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
Illir works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (9) vs (0) Ubereem#T8#
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Illir is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well. #SUB#
Illir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Illir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Illir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Illir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Illir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubereem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Illir's best efforts.
Illir trying to pass the guard but Ubereem defending well.
Illir prevents Ubereem from improving his position.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura here.
Illir passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (12) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Illir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ubereem sees it coming and defends easily.
Ubereem is looking to control Illir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ubereem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Illir is controlling well.
#SUB#
Illir seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11##SUB2#
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
Illir prevents Ubereem from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ubereem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Illir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ubereem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illir. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ubereem defends it well.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Illir trying to pass the guard but Ubereem defending well.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Illir seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Illir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ubereem wants to control but Illir is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ubereem has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Illir is working for a submission of some sort.
Illir is breathing heavily.#T13#
Ubereem gets back to full guard.
Ubereem wants to sweep here but Illir controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Illir drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Illir as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ubereem screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Illir! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mehdi Illir!
After winning the bout, Mehdi Illir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Breaker Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jitsu gets tackled into the cage by Chukwuma. Chukwuma maintains the clinch.
Jitsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Chukwuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Chukwuma gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jitsu regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Chukwuma advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (5) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chukwuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Chukwuma swings around for an armbar but Jitsu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chukwuma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (5) vs (2) Jitsu#SUB#
Chukwuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chukwuma is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Chukwuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (7) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu controlling the position.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Chukwuma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chukwuma is one step ahead there.
Jitsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (7) vs (4) Jitsu
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Chukwuma controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself. #SUB#
Chukwuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jitsu is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu pushes down on Chukwuma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Chukwuma has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jitsu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jitsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (7) vs (7) Jitsu
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Jitsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jitsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chukwuma tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Jitsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chukwuma is trying to improve his position.
Chukwuma is trying to work for a sweep but Jitsu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwuma (7) vs (9) Jitsu#T4##SUB2#
Jitsu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chukwuma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitsu pulls his head out easily.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Chukwuma defends the submission attempt.
Chukwuma trying to hold on to Jitsu's head to control him but Jitsu postures up.
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
Chukwuma moves into full guard.
#T5#
Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jitsu prevents Chukwuma from improving his position.
Chukwuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Chukwuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chukwuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (9) vs (9) Jitsu
Chukwuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chukwuma puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Chukwuma prevents Jitsu from improving his position.#SUB#
Chukwuma is working for a kimura but Jitsu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chukwuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chukwuma is thwarting Jitsu's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a kimura here.
Chukwuma wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Chukwuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chukwuma won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.
Jitsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jitsu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (9) vs (11) Jitsu
Chukwuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jitsu is one step ahead there. #T8#
Chukwuma is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up. #SUB#
Chukwuma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jitsu escapes and throws Chukwuma's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (9) vs (14) Jitsu
Chukwuma is looking to reverse the position.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jitsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chukwuma is looking to control Jitsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Chukwuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Chukwuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jitsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chukwuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Chukwuma's legs - danger averted.#T9#
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving.
Chukwuma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (11) vs (14) Jitsu
Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Chukwuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chukwuma trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma stands and throws Jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (14) vs (14) Jitsu
Jitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chukwuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10##SUB#
Chukwuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chukwuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu wants to control but Chukwuma postures up.
Chukwuma is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chukwuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chukwuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Jitsu prevents Chukwuma from improving position.
Jitsu struggling a bit here.
Chukwuma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jitsu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jitsu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Chukwuma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jitsu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Chukwuma tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
Chukwuma tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Chukwuma tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu wants to control but Chukwuma postures up.#SUB#
Chukwuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Chukwuma tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chukwuma off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (14) vs (18) Jitsu#T13#
Chukwuma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chukwuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jitsu passes into half guard.
Chukwuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chukwuma is concentrating on defense, preventing Jitsu from advancing position.
Chukwuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14##SUB#
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (14) vs (21) Jitsu
Chukwuma regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jitsu wins on points by 21 to 14. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ecker drives through and clinches with Etxeberria against the cage.
Ecker is trying to drag Etxeberria to the mat but Etxeberria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Etxeberria avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ecker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Etxeberria lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ecker (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
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.
Ecker working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Ecker defends it.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Ecker 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.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecker 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.#T2#
Etxeberria stands and throws Ecker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (0) vs (5) Etxeberria
The referee asks Etxeberria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Etxeberria prefers to stall for the moment though.
Etxeberria advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ecker (0) vs (7) Etxeberria
Ecker is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ecker is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Ecker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Etxeberria working for a guillotine from mount but Ecker is in no mood to give up.
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ecker is looking to escape.
Ecker is working to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria controlling his opponent.
Ecker is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria controlling his opponent. #T4#
Ecker is controlling an arm, preventing Etxeberria from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ecker is looking to get to half guard.
Ecker is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker prevents Etxeberria from taking his back.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ecker working to try and regain half guard.
Ecker tries to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (0) vs (10) Etxeberria
Etxeberria has good solid back control here. #T6#
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and Ecker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (10) Etxeberria
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself. #SUB#
Ecker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ecker has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (12) Etxeberria
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Etxeberria has passed into half guard.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but Ecker defending well. #T7#
Ecker trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria moves into full mount! Ecker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (2) vs (15) Etxeberria
Ecker is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Etxeberria tries to control but Ecker wriggling away.
Ecker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Etxeberria throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ecker has his hands clasped together but Etxeberria breaks the hold and Ecker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Etxeberria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bráulio Etxeberria!
A relieved looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Lauzon with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kiely closes the distance and clinches.
Kiely gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Lauzon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kiely lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is stalling here. Lauzon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiely seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lauzon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (4) vs (2) Kiely#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiely is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiely is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon tries to advance to mount but Kiely denies him.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
Kiely is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kiely gets full guard.#SUB#
Lauzon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kiely dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (4) Kiely
Kiely passes into half guard.
Lauzon tries to get to full guard but Kiely has control of the leg.
Lauzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
Kiely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Lauzon is staying active underneath Kiely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiely passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lauzon! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (4) vs (7) Kiely
Lauzon has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (4) vs (10) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely 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, Lauzon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kiely working for the choke.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Kiely has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiely looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Kiely not allowing Lauzon to control his hands.
Lauzon tries to escape but Kiely has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lauzon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Kiely working for a choke but Lauzon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely is controlling the position but Lauzon somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T4#
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
Lauzon trying to control here.
Kiely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lauzon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (4) vs (13) Kiely
Lauzon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grapple, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lauzon tries to hold on but Kiely postures up.
Kiely fails to move to back control.
Lauzon is looking to get to half guard.
Kiely with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Kiely looking to control but Lauzon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lauzon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kiely has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (4) vs (16) Kiely#SUB2#
Lauzon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lauzon fending off the submission attempt from Kiely. #SUB2#
Lauzon is in a bad position with Kiely working for a choke. Lauzon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (6) vs (16) Kiely#T7#
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Kiely's legs - danger averted.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Kiely is a slippery customer.
Lauzon moves into full mount! Kiely won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (9) vs (16) Kiely
Lauzon tries to control but Kiely wriggling away. #SUB#
Lauzon looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiely defends it well. #SUB#
Lauzon wants to finish this one by submission but Kiely is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lauzon. #T8#
Kiely keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lauzon looking to control but Kiely is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lauzon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kiely is surviving well by controlling Lauzon's body position as best he can.
Kiely working to try and regain half guard.
Lauzon looking to control but Kiely is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Kiely is having none of it. #SUB#
Lauzon wants to finish this one by submission but Kiely is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lauzon.
Kiely sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kiely works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kiely pushes a forearm under Lauzon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lauzon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedser Kiely!
After winning the bout, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 7 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Grapple Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Njagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Monkey. Monkey gets slowly back to his feet.
Njagi stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Njagi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (0) Monkey
Njagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Njagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Monkey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Primal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Njagi trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Monkey 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.
Njagi passes Monkey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Njagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monkey is just riding it out for now. Njagi eventually gives up the hold.
Monkey is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Njagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Monkey! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (5) vs (0) Monkey#SUB#
Njagi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Monkey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Njagi looking for a guillotine from mount but Monkey is having none of it. #SUB#
Njagi working for a guillotine from mount but Monkey is in no mood to give up.
Monkey is working to get back to half guard.
Njagi controlling his opponent.
Monkey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Njagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monkey is looking to improve his position but Njagi isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Njagi controlling from mount.
Monkey tries to reverse the position but Njagi maintains control.
Monkey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Njagi prevents Monkey from improving his position.#SUB#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Monkey defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Njagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Njagi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Monkey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abasi Njagi!
Abasi Njagi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gracy Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Jr. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jr defends well and Brown ends up having to push Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jr! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Jr
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.
Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Jr#T1##SUB2#
Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jr's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (4) Jr
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Jr is retaining full guard.
Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown prevents Jr from improving his position.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Jr defends it. #T4#
Jr trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
#SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jr is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a kimura here. Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoodoo Brown!
A very excited looking Hoodoo Brown 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Maykit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robertson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (0) vs (2) Maykit#SUB#
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maykit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (0) vs (5) Maykit
Maykit prevents Robertson from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Robertson tries to improve his position but instead Maykit has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Robertson (0) vs (8) Maykit#T1#
Maykit controlling well, preventing Robertson from escaping the position.
What can Robertson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Robertson can't escape the position.
Maykit has good solid back control here.
Maykit controlling well, preventing Robertson from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Maykit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Maykit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robertson doesn't escape.
Robertson is trying to break free.
Robertson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maykit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Robertson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Robertson working for a triangle but Maykit defends it easily.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Maykit controlling him for the moment.
Robertson being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Maykit slips nicely into half guard.
Robertson tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.
Maykit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Maykit trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maykit controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (8) Maykit#T6#
Maykit controlling Robertson's posture.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson is working hard here to advance position.
Maykit pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard. #T7#
Maykit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson stands and throws Maykit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (8) Maykit
Robertson tries to advance to mount but Maykit instead regains half guard.
Robertson wants to pass to mount but Maykit is defending the position. #T9#
Robertson wants to advance to full mount but Maykit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Maykit seems keen to control Robertson's posture.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit is pulling down on Robertson's head to control his posture.
Maykit controls Robertson momentarily but Robertson frees himself. #T10#
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (5) vs (10) Maykit
Robertson wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard but Maykit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (13) Maykit#T12#
Robertson tries to improve position but can't.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maykit in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More stalling from Maykit.#T13#
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.
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Robertson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maykit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (16) Maykit
Robertson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Robertson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maykit has picked Robertson up and slammed him! Robertson can't keep hold of the triangle and Maykit manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (19) Maykit
Maykit staying calm.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 19 to 5.
Woodie Maykit very nearly forgot to thank Hawaii Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 6 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kvakkestad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCoy (0) vs (4) Kvakkestad
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Kvakkestad keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvakkestad is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kvakkestad wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kvakkestad's guard! Nice work there by McCoy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (4) Kvakkestad#T1#
McCoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kvakkestad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvakkestad pulls McCoy in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvakkestad, not yet.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.#T2#
McCoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCoy has picked Kvakkestad up and slammed him! Kvakkestad can't keep hold of the triangle and McCoy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (4) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is trying to improve his position.
McCoy takes a little break here. Kvakkestad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kvakkestad controls the position for a moment.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Kvakkestad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvakkestad wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position but McCoy postures up. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCoy escapes and throws Kvakkestad's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (4) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is trying to improve his position.
Kvakkestad 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 (8) vs (8) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is persistently looking for the submission but McCoy is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T6#
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. McCoy escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (8) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCoy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kvakkestad tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.#T7#
Kvakkestad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvakkestad looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvakkestad, not yet.
Kvakkestad is trying to hold McCoy in close to prevent damage but McCoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Kvakkestad trying to control here.
McCoy passes into side control, despite Kvakkestad's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (13) vs (8) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
McCoy controls the position from side control.
McCoy continues to stall.
Kvakkestad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if McCoy 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.
Kvakkestad is positioning himself well to prevent McCoy advancing to mount. #T9#
Kvakkestad trying to control here.
Kvakkestad is not content to let McCoy control the position.
Kvakkestad desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kvakkestad trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kvakkestad has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCoy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCoy! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (16) vs (8) Kvakkestad#T10#
Kvakkestad sneaks back into half guard.
Kvakkestad manages to get to full guard.
McCoy postures up.
Kvakkestad looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there. #T11#
Kvakkestad trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (16) vs (10) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (20) vs (10) Kvakkestad#T12#
Kvakkestad gets back to half guard.
McCoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kvakkestad wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Kvakkestad wants to sweep but McCoy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (23) vs (10) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvakkestad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (26) vs (10) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is trying to escape the mount but McCoy keeps good control and instead manages to take Kvakkestad's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (29) vs (10) Kvakkestad#T14#
McCoy doesn't have the hooks in and Kvakkestad manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (29) vs (12) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Kvakkestad from controlling successfully.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvakkestad is looking to pass into half guard but McCoy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McCoy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (31) vs (12) Kvakkestad
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 31 to 12.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gillechriosd McCoy 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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