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CFC Tokyo 1 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 5 wins and 4 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belmiro fails with the takedown.
Hedegaard slaps away a takedown attempt from Belmiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedegaard feinted with a counter takedown.
Belmiro shoots in and drives through. Hedegaard sprawls well.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Belmiro.
Belmiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hedegaard tries to avoid it but Belmiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hedegaard to the ground. Hedegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Belmiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hedegaard's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there.
Belmiro pushes down on Hedegaard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belmiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belmiro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedegaard is trying to maintain the position but Belmiro is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Belmiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belmiro won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for submissions but it's allowed Belmiro to get to half guard.
#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belmiro in particular looking to stall.
Belmiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belmiro is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6##SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Hedegaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Belmiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Hedegaard defends it.
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Belmiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belmiro prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belmiro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (5) Belmiro#T8#
Belmiro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hedegaard to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (0) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro has the hooks in. Hedegaard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Belmiro is not going to allow Hedegaard to sit and survive in this position.
Hedegaard tries to escape but Belmiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hedegaard showing good submission defense here.
Belmiro keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free.
#T9#
Hedegaard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Belmiro 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, Hedegaard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hedegaard rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
Belmiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hedegaard.
Belmiro keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free.
#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Belmiro controlling the positon.
Hedegaard tries to roll but Belmiro sticks to his back.
Belmiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Belmiro has locked on a rear naked choke here! Hedegaard is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernardo Belmiro! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 38 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Anatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (0) vs (2) Anatta
Yi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Anatta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yi (4) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Yi keeps moving and retains side control.
Anatta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta seems a little lost for a moment, as Yi dominates the positioning.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Yi controls the position.#T1#
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Yi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Yi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (7) vs (2) Anatta
Yi happy to just control the position for now.
Yi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anatta for as long as he can get away with.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Yi keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Anatta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Yi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (10) vs (2) Anatta#T4#
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Anatta tries to bench press Yi off him but Yi keeps the position.
Yi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Yi is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Anatta keeps trying to improve his position.
Yi trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Yi taking a breather here.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Yi keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Anatta trying to remain calm as Yi controls from the top position.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Yi keeps moving and retains side control.
Yi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Anatta tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Yi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anatta tries to bench press Yi off him but Yi keeps the position. #T8#
Anatta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (10) vs (4) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta looking for a submission but Yi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Anatta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (12) vs (4) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yi has picked Anatta up and slammed him! Anatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Yi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (15) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta looks winded!
Yi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta seems a little lost for a moment, as Yi dominates the positioning.
Yi is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Yi controls the position.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Yi controls the position from side control.
Anatta tries to bench press Yi off him but Yi keeps the position.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Yi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Yi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yi moves into full mount! Anatta won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (18) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yi (21) vs (4) Anatta
Yi has good solid back control here.
Yi doesn't have the hooks in and Anatta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (21) vs (6) Anatta#T12#
Yi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Anatta has gone for a leg lock! Yi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (23) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta has an active guard here but Yi has managed to pass into half guard.
Yi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Yi wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Yi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Well, if Yi 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.
Anatta is looking to get back to full guard here but Yi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (26) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yi controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Yi taking a breather here.
Anatta tries to bench press Yi off him but Yi keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
A victorious Jin Yi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vakhvakhishvili closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karelin did well to prevent Vakhvakhishvili getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from controlling successfully.
Vakhvakhishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Vakhvakhishvili is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhvakhishvili defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin controlling the position.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin has control of Vakhvakhishvili's left arm, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhvakhishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Karelin trying to control the position.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vakhvakhishvili manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (2) Karelin
Vakhvakhishvili has Karelin pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Vakhvakhishvili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Vakhvakhishvili is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili working a defensive guard here.
Karelin 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.
Vakhvakhishvili working a defensive guard but Karelin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (5) Karelin#T7#
Karelin taking a breather here.
Karelin working away.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vakhvakhishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vakhvakhishvili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T8#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to reverse the position.
Vakhvakhishvili is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Karelin takes a little break here. Vakhvakhishvili wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Karelin working away.
Karelin controls the position.
Vakhvakhishvili holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T10#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Karelin trying to control the position but Vakhvakhishvili is working away.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it. #T11#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Vakhvakhishvili is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin controlling from side mount.
Vakhvakhishvili is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T12#
Vakhvakhishvili is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Karelin 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.#T13#
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position for a moment.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Karelin controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhvakhishvili struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 57 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon shows good takedown defense.
And Mondragon tries to counter it with a takedown but Heliogabale pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Heliogabale gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon seems a little lost for a moment, as Heliogabale dominates the positioning.
Heliogabale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mondragon holds on to Heliogabale's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
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.
Mondragon holds on to Heliogabale's head and controls the position momentarily.
Heliogabale just content to control the position.
Mondragon is trying to control Heliogabale's posture but Heliogabale avoids it.
Heliogabale wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face as Heliogabale controls the position.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heliogabale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Heliogabale controlling from side mount.
Mondragon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position.
Mondragon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heliogabale! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (5) Mondragon#T5#
Heliogabale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Heliogabale preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Heliogabale trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Heliogabale keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Heliogabale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Heliogabale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
Heliogabale is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
More stalling from Mondragon.
Heliogabale trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (8) Mondragon#T10#
Heliogabale wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Heliogabale sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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.
Heliogabale is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T11#
Heliogabale is positioning himself well to prevent Mondragon advancing to mount.
Heliogabale is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heliogabale is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here.#T13#
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heliogabale wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Heliogabale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Vernon
Sixty Five managing to control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sixty Five continues to stall.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Vernon 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.#T1#
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Sixty Five.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
Vernon trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Vernon 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sixty Five holds on and takes a little breather.
Sixty Five seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Vernon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sixty Five seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sixty Five has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
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.
Sixty Five looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Vernon 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.
Sixty Five looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixty Five is retaining full guard.
Sixty Five 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: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon trying to control here.
#T7#
Sixty Five is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sixty Five is taking a breather. Vernon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping busy.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Sixty Five is controlling well.
Sixty Five keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sixty Five in particular looking to stall.
Sixty Five's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vernon wants to control but Sixty Five passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (2) Vernon#T11#
Sixty Five controls the position from side control.
Vernon sneaks back into half guard.
Vernon trying to control but Sixty Five postures up.
#T12#
Sixty Five has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (8) vs (2) Vernon
Sixty Five wants to take his opponent's back but Vernon doesn't allow it.
Sixty Five wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Sixty Five controlling the pace for now.
Vernon tries to hold on but Sixty Five pushes him away.
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Android Sixty Five thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Okoroji. No joy for Blue on that attempt.
Okoroji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blue defends it well.
Blue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okoroji defends well and Blue ends up having to push Okoroji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Blue gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Okoroji
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoroji avoid being mounted?
Blue controlling the action here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji controlling the position for now.#T1#
Blue is controlling the pace.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue trying to mount his opponent but Okoroji defends it. #T2#
Okoroji trying to control from the bottom.
Okoroji tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okoroji is controlling Blue's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Blue 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.
#T3#
Blue is looking to advance position but Okoroji won't allow it.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blue is controlling the pace.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Okoroji defending well. #T4#
Okoroji holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Okoroji wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
#T5#
Blue stalling.
Blue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okoroji for as long as he can get away with.
Blue is looking to advance position but Okoroji won't allow it. #T6#
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard.
Blue controlling the action here.
Blue's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Okoroji is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blue's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (2) vs (4) Okoroji#T7#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Okoroji slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Blue looking very determined here, making life difficult for Okoroji.
Okoroji slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Blue right now.
Okoroji controls the position.#T8#
Okoroji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
I really don't envy Blue right now.
Blue looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Okoroji not allowing Blue to control his hands. #T9#
Blue tries to escape but Okoroji has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blue is keeping busy.
#T10#
Blue is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okoroji.
Blue rolls, trying to escape but Okoroji keeps control of the position.
Okoroji gets his hands free as Blue looks to control. #T11#
Okoroji trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Blue doesn't escape.
Okoroji controlling well, preventing Blue from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blue's body.
#T12#
Blue can't escape the position.
Good control from Okoroji.
Blue tries to escape but Okoroji has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okoroji tries to get the hooks in deep but Blue pushed the leg off.
Blue is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
#T13#
Okoroji wants to control the position but Blue frees himself and scrambles - Okoroji manages to regain control in side control.
Blue keeping his opponent close.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoroji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Okoroji controlling the position from side mount.
Blue struggling a bit here.
Okoroji trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoroji wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Yakubu Okoroji thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 41 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (4) Chai
Chai controls the position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trismegistus keeps working.
Trismegistus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trismegistus has one of Chai's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Trismegistus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Trismegistus is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Trismegistus manages to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Trismegistus keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Trismegistus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Chai is controlling the pace.
Trismegistus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control the pace. #T6#
Trismegistus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trismegistus (4) vs (4) Chai
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Trismegistus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Chai is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Trismegistus wants to take Chai's back here but Chai is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Chai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (4) vs (6) Chai
Trismegistus pulls Chai in to control the position. #T9#
Trismegistus wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus controlling 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.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T12#
Trismegistus is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Trismegistus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trismegistus controlling the position.#T13#
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stands and throws Trismegistus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trismegistus keeps working. #T14#
Trismegistus is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Trismegistus is trying to improve his position.
Trismegistus trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus wants to control but Chai postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Tijhoff
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ngannou.
Tijhoff managing to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ngannou is stalling in the full guard.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.#T2#
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Tijhoff.#T3#
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard.
Tijhoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tijhoff looking to control.
Tijhoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
#T5#
Tijhoff is pulling down on Ngannou's head to control his posture.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily.
Tijhoff wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Tijhoff keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngannou slips nicely into half guard.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Tijhoff wants to sweep but Ngannou has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Tijhoff
Tijhoff trying to remain calm as Ngannou controls from the top position.#T8#
Ngannou continues to hold on tight.
Tijhoff wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tijhoff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tijhoff is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is trying to escape the position but Ngannou is controlling the position.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Tijhoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (5) vs (2) Tijhoff
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Tijhoff's back. He's all about the action.
Tijhoff moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (5) Tijhoff#T10#
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #T11#
Tijhoff in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is trying is best to control the position here. #T12#
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ngannou is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ngannou avoid being mounted?
Tijhoff is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tijhoff tries to pass to full mount but Ngannou defends it.
Tijhoff is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Tijhoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (8) Tijhoff
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou is squirming around, avoiding Tijhoff's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tijhoff controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Ngannou is looking to get to half guard.
Tijhoff controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (5) vs (11) Tijhoff
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff wins on points by 11 to 5.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co, into his post fight interview. |
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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 26 wins and 14 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 26 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Singleton shoots in and gets a takedown into Banner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is controlling Singleton's posture.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is adopting a defensive guard.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner seems keen to control Singleton's posture.#T1#
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singleton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Singleton is keeping the position.
Singleton has his hands on Banner's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Singleton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Singleton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Singleton being controlled here, momentarily.
Singleton pulls Banner in close to his closed guard and prevents Banner from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singleton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singleton is keeping the position for now.
Banner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Banner preventing the sweep. #T6#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Singleton is retaining full guard.
Singleton is pulling down on Banner's head. It's preventing any offense from Banner, at least for the moment.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singleton's guard.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Singleton wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Banner controlling the action here.
Singleton controlling the position for now.
Singleton is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Banner is pressing down on Singleton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singleton is holding on for now. #SUB#
Banner is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Singleton has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Singleton! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tubbs Singleton!
Tubbs Singleton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Roddy Banner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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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 21 wins and 20 losses; JuliĂ¡n CicerĂ³n! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
CicerĂ³n gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CicerĂ³n (4) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CicerĂ³n (4) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
CicerĂ³n is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on CicerĂ³n's thigh, looking to free his foot. CicerĂ³n is holding on for now.
CicerĂ³n 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#
CicerĂ³n is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
CicerĂ³n is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but CicerĂ³n defends it.
CicerĂ³n is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here. #T3#
CicerĂ³n is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can CicerĂ³n avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim is pressing down on CicerĂ³n's thigh, looking to free his foot. CicerĂ³n is holding on for now.
CicerĂ³n is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CicerĂ³n tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #T5#
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard.
CicerĂ³n keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
CicerĂ³n is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
CicerĂ³n wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T7#
CicerĂ³n has his hands clasped together around Abdul Karim's back. He's all about the action.
CicerĂ³n is looking to improve his position.
CicerĂ³n is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
CicerĂ³n is trying to control but can't.
CicerĂ³n tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.
CicerĂ³n wants to get back to full guard.
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.#T9#
Abdul Karim is thwarting CicerĂ³n's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
CicerĂ³n slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
CicerĂ³n has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
CicerĂ³n 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.
Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CicerĂ³n (4) vs (5) Abdul Karim#T12#
CicerĂ³n manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
CicerĂ³n wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but CicerĂ³n defends it.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace. #T13#
CicerĂ³n trying to control here.
#T14#
CicerĂ³n tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
CicerĂ³n wants to control the action here but instead Abdul Karim manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CicerĂ³n (4) vs (8) Abdul Karim
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 8 to 4.
Khadem Abdul Karim is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Khadem Abdul Karim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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