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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Belmiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (0) vs (4) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules seems a little lost for a moment, as Belmiro dominates the positioning.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Belmiro is staying tight to Rules's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Rules'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro working away.#T2#
Belmiro controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rules's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belmiro wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rules tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belmiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rules tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Belmiro wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy.
Rules manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rules is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Belmiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Rules perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Belmiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rules is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belmiro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Rules is controlling well.
Rules keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7#
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Rules is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Rules is taking a breather. Belmiro 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.
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.#T8#
Belmiro is in trouble now - Rules has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (4) Belmiro
Rules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rules can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape. #T9#
Rules controlling his opponent.
Rules fails to take his opponent's back.
Rules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
#T10#
Belmiro tries to hold on but Rules postures up.
Rules with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Belmiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Rules tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belmiro wants to control but Rules is having none of it.
Rules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rules avoids the attempt from Belmiro to control.#T12#
Rules looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belmiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rules content just to control the position here.
Rules tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Belmiro 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.
Rules controlling the pace.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rules's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rules's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (5) vs (8) Belmiro#T14#
Belmiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Belmiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rules wants to control his opponent's hands but Belmiro gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 59 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Norman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is controlling Norman's trapped leg to prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman controlling the action here.
Norman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Norman is staying tight to Mondragon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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.
Norman working away.#T2#
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman staying calm.#T3#
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.
Norman is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.#T4#
Norman trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
Norman slows the pace down in 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.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Norman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T6#
Mondragon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Norman trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it. #T7#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Norman slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
#T8#
Mondragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Norman is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
Mondragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Norman from advancing position.
Norman wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Mondragon is doing well to control the position and prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
Mondragon wants to control but Norman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norman is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Mondragon tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon keeping hold of Norman's head, controlling as best he can.
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it. #T11#
Mondragon trying to control but Norman postures up.
Norman prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Norman's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Norman is very close to passing his half guard.
Norman stalling. #T13#
Mondragon tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
Mondragon is looking to control Norman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#T14#
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Norman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Norman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Haitian Ginger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixty Five shoots for a takedown but Ginger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Sixty Five tries to get set, Ginger tries to push him back and clinch up but Sixty Five manages to avoid the attempt.
Android Sixty Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginger stuffs the takedown attempt from Sixty Five. Sixty Five gets slowly back to his feet.
Ginger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sixty Five tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ginger defends well and Sixty Five ends up having to push Ginger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haitian Ginger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Sixty Five.
Sixty Five misses with a takedown attempt - Ginger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginger is looking to counter the offense by Sixty Five and move into the clinch.
Sixty Five misses with a takedown attempt - Ginger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sixty Five goes for a double leg but Ginger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginger continues to drive forward.#T1#
Sixty Five looks for a takedown but Ginger sprawls well.
Ginger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixty Five manages to circle out of the way.
Sixty Five misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ginger counters by moving into the clinch.
Ginger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sixty Five fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Sixty Five closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ginger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ginger (0) vs (2) Sixty Five
Ginger is trying to keep Sixty Five in close.
Sixty Five engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Ginger 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: Ginger (2) vs (2) Sixty Five
Ginger moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ginger (5) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is trying to control Ginger's posture but Ginger avoids it.
Ginger is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ginger is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sixty Five is trying to escape and Ginger transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sixty Five is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ginger! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mikheil Berishvili!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Okoroji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okoroji lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (2) vs (0) Berishvili
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Berishvili is retaining full guard.
Okoroji is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Berishvili has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Berishvili is retaining full guard.
Okoroji preventing the sweep.
Berishvili is pulling down on Okoroji's head to control his posture.
Okoroji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berishvili keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass.
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.#T2#
Berishvili pulls Okoroji in close to his closed guard and prevents Okoroji from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okoroji pushes down on Berishvili's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Okoroji takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okoroji is trying to control the action in half guard but Berishvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berishvili moves into full guard.
Berishvili keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully. #T4#
Okoroji stays in close to Berishvili's body and controls the position. #T5#
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving.
Okoroji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berishvili trying to control the position here.
Okoroji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Berishvili is pulling down on Okoroji's head to control his posture.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Berishvili is retaining full guard. #T7#
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berishvili is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okoroji slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okoroji in particular looking to stall.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoroji is taking a breather. Berishvili 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#
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Berishvili is defending well.
Berishvili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okoroji in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Berishvili preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Okoroji 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Berishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoroji wants to pass to mount but Berishvili is defending the position.
Okoroji performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berishvili tries to get to full guard but Okoroji has control of the leg. #T12#
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Berishvili won't allow it.
Berishvili is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okoroji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berishvili trying to hold on to Okoroji's head to control him but Okoroji postures up.
#T13#
Berishvili is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Okoroji keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berishvili is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Berishvili defends it.
Okoroji frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (5) vs (0) Berishvili
Berishvili doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berishvili sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoroji takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Yakubu Okoroji thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 58 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trismegistus gets caught flat footed, as Rodriquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus looking to control.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trismegistus seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Trismegistus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Trismegistus tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Trismegistus holds on to Rodriquez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Trismegistus stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez gets to mount! Trismegistus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here. #T3#
Trismegistus is trying to escape the mount.
Trismegistus has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Trismegistus
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.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trismegistus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Trismegistus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Trismegistus rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Trismegistus trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Trismegistus doesn't escape. #T5#
Trismegistus is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Trismegistus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Trismegistus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
Trismegistus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez doesn't have the hooks in and Trismegistus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Trismegistus
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (12) vs (2) Trismegistus
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is defending well. #T7#
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Trismegistus controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Trismegistus is defending the position.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.#T9#
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Trismegistus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Trismegistus gets full guard.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Trismegistus seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Rodriquez stays in close to Trismegistus's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gotch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gotch (4) vs (0) Garak
Gotch controls the position.
Garak is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garak's shoulder. That is not cool.
Garak is trying to improve his position.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Gotch stalls from top position.
Garak tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Gotch staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gotch'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 been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Gotch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Garak is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Garak wants to control but Gotch postures up.
Gotch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Garak is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Garak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Gotch controlling the action here.
Garak won't allow Gotch to pass to mount.
Gotch stalling. #T7#
Gotch is pressing down on Garak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garak is holding on for now.
Gotch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotch.
Garak trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Gotch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garak tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Garak is defending well. #SUB2#
Garak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch controlling the pace. #T9#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gotch is taking a breather. Garak 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.
Garak gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Gotch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gotch content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Garak trying to control the position here. #T12#
Garak is trying to keep Gotch in close.
Garak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gotch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gotch pushes down on Garak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garak has his hands clasped together around Gotch's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Garak tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.
Gotch wants to pass to mount but Garak is defending the position.
Gotch passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (7) vs (0) Garak#T14#
Garak regains half guard.
Gotch prevents Garak from improving his position.
Garak is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (10) vs (0) Garak
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Lou Gotch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 35 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Vernon won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Vernon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
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.
Magomedov seems keen to control Vernon's posture.
Magomedov looking to control.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Magomedov'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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Vernon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount.
Magomedov wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Vernon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Vernon#T6#
Vernon tries to take Magomedov's back but instead Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Magomedov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet. #T7#
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Vernon won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Vernon
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Vernon is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Vernon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Vernon wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov stalling. #T12#
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
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.#T14#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Isaac Vernon thanked Pulling Guard 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter seems keen to control Hozdic's posture.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Hunter keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Hunter controlling Hozdic's posture.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Hunter is pulling down on Hozdic's head to control his posture.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hozdic'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Hunter
Hozdic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Hozdic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.#T8#
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hunter content to stall in guard here.
Hozdic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hozdic holds on and takes a little breather.
Hozdic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Hunter controlling from the top position. #T12#
Let's hope that Hunter 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.
Hozdic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Hunter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hunter.
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet.
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hozdic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hozdic is heads and Hunter is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 45 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (0) vs (4) Chai
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.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Borgia is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai controlling the position. #T1#
Borgia tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Borgia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Borgia is holding on to half guard well.
Borgia is trying to control but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (7) Chai
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Borgia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai controlling his opponent. #T3#
Chai avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Borgia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.#T4#
Borgia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia can't escape the position.
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!
Borgia 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: Borgia (2) vs (7) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (9) Chai
Chai trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Borgia is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Borgia 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: Borgia (6) vs (9) Chai
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
#T8#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Borgia looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Chai trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Borgia biding his time, controlling Chai.
Chai tries to break free.
#SUB#
Borgia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Borgia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Chai trying to control the action but Borgia just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Borgia.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off. #SUB#
Borgia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Borgia is persistently looking for the submission but Chai is defending it well.
Borgia tries to get the hooks in deep but Chai pushed the leg off. #T12#
Chai tries to break free.
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Borgia. #T13#
Chai breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (6) vs (11) Chai
Borgia wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia is controlling Chai's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 11 to 6.
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 83 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abdul Karim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jello pinned against the cage. Jello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jello with the counter takedown but Abdul Karim avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim has been working on his balance at HELLCADEMY, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jello.#TD#
Abdul Karim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jello! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (0) Jello
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position. #T1#
Jello being controlled for a moment.
Abdul Karim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Abdul Karim taking a breather here. #T3#
Jello is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Abdul Karim stalls from top position.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Jello wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Abdul Karim stalling.
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.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Abdul Karim works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (0) Jello
Abdul Karim controlling the pace for now.
Jello doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here. #T7#
Jello tries to hold on but Abdul Karim pushes him away. #T8#
Jello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Abdul Karim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jello wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Jello won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount. #T9#
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim prevents Jello from improving his position.#T10#
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello wants to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (10) vs (0) Jello
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Abdul Karim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Abdul Karim controls the position.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello keeps trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Jello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Abdul Karim is very close to passing his half guard.
Abdul Karim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abdul Karim'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.#T14#
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Abdul Karim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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