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742 PBP Commentary |
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 21 wins and 14 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Mcgillicutty is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Gracie
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgillicutty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgillicutty, not yet. #T1#
Mcgillicutty wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcgillicutty there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (8) Gracie
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 Mcgillicutty's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie gets his hands free as Mcgillicutty looks to control. #T2#
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie controls the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Mcgillicutty tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Mcgillicutty tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
#T4#
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Mcgillicutty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Gracie 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.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Mcgillicutty prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
What can Mcgillicutty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie not allowing Mcgillicutty to control his hands. #T7#
Mcgillicutty is trying to break free.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Mcgillicutty tries to buck him off.
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Mcgillicutty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
Gracie gets his hands free as Mcgillicutty looks to control.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Mcgillicutty right now.
#T9#
Mcgillicutty surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Mcgillicutty staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Mcgillicutty is really stuck here.
Mcgillicutty looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie controls the position.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Mcgillicutty rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Mcgillicutty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Mcgillicutty is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 0.
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 36 wins and 26 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vernon won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Blue has Vernon pulled in close to control his posture.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Vernon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Vernon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blue 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.#T6#
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blue has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Blue keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Vernon trying to move into half guard but instead Blue has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Vernon
Blue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather.
Blue wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #T11#
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vernon is trying to keep Blue in close.
#T12#
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blue is now in half guard.
Vernon is pressing down on Blue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon seems keen to control Blue's posture.#T13#
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon controlling Blue's posture.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass. #T14#
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has his feet on Blue's thighs here. He's pushed Blue off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blue screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Ngannou counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (4) Ngannou
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ngannou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngannou's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adeoluwa (4) vs (4) Ngannou
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away. #T3#
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adeoluwa tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Ngannou stops Adeoluwa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Adeoluwa content just to control the position here. #T4#
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa'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.
Adeoluwa wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ngannou manages to regain half guard.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Ngannou defends it.
Ngannou keeping hold of Adeoluwa's head, controlling as best he can. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Adeoluwa trying to advance position but Ngannou counters by regaining guard.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adeoluwa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ngannou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Adeoluwa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (4) Ngannou
Adeoluwa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adeoluwa happy to just control the position for now.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ngannou seems a little lost for a moment, as Adeoluwa dominates the positioning.
Ngannou isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa 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 Ngannou's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #T8#
Adeoluwa taking a break here but Ngannou is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adeoluwa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adeoluwa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (8) Ngannou#T9#
Ngannou not allowing Adeoluwa to control his hands.
Ngannou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Adeoluwa tries to break free.
Adeoluwa trying to control but not successfully.
Ngannou doesn't have the hooks in and Adeoluwa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (9) vs (8) Ngannou
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngannou 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: Adeoluwa (9) vs (10) Ngannou#T10#
Adeoluwa keeping control of the position.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Adeoluwa working for a triangle but Ngannou defends it easily.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou 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. #T11#
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (9) vs (13) Ngannou
Adeoluwa is trying to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ngannou is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adeoluwa (9) vs (15) Ngannou
Adeoluwa is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou is looking to work his way around to Adeoluwa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Ngannou might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Adeoluwa regains half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Ngannou 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.
Ngannou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adeoluwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Adeoluwa looking to control but Ngannou passes into half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Adeoluwa defending well.
Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but Ngannou is controlling well.
Adeoluwa gets full guard.#SUB#
Adeoluwa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adeoluwa is breathing heavily.
Adeoluwa controls Ngannou momentarily but Ngannou frees himself.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (11) vs (15) Ngannou
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 15 to 11.
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Chukwu Adeoluwa had this to say: 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Undercard bout
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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 14 wins and 10 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 64 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okoroji tries to avoid it but Alopodis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okoroji to the ground. Okoroji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alopodis leaves Okoroji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alopodis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okoroji defends it well.#TD#
Okoroji fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alopodis to the ground. Okoroji is now in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji controlling from the top position. #T1#
Alopodis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji content to stall in guard here.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Okoroji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji controls the position from side control.#T3#
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis trying to remain calm as Okoroji controls from the top position.
Alopodis 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.
A lull in the action here.
Okoroji trying to control the position but Alopodis is working away. #T5#
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alopodis is letting Okoroji control him for a moment. #T6#
Alopodis 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.
Okoroji takes a little break here. Alopodis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Okoroji trying to control the position but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Okoroji controlling from side mount. #T7#
Okoroji'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.
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoroji's best efforts.#T8#
Okoroji controlling the pace.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Okoroji wants to advance to full mount but Alopodis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T9#
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Okoroji's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Alopodis pulls Okoroji in close to his closed guard and prevents Okoroji from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okoroji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis seems keen to control Okoroji's posture.
Okoroji 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. #T11#
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alopodis holds on and takes a little breather.
Okoroji trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Okoroji has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alopodis is controlling Okoroji's posture.
Let's hope that Alopodis 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#
Okoroji is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alopodis controlling Okoroji's posture.
Okoroji trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T14#
Alopodis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoroji takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Yakubu Okoroji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 32 wins and 23 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Trismegistus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Hunter
Trismegistus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Hunter pulls Trismegistus in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Trismegistus controlling him for the moment.
Trismegistus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter pulls Trismegistus in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trismegistus is one step ahead there.
Trismegistus trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter 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.#T3#
Hunter keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass. #T4#
Trismegistus postures up.
Hunter managing to control the position.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Hunter trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.
Hunter is pulling down on Trismegistus's head to control his posture. #T6#
Trismegistus controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Hunter pulls Trismegistus in close to prevent any damage.
More stalling from Hunter.
Trismegistus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Trismegistus 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.
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?
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.
Trismegistus preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Hunter trying to control the position here. #T10#
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trismegistus is controlling Hunter's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
#T12#
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Hunter wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Hunter stays in close to Trismegistus's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus seems keen to control Hunter's posture.#T14#
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Hunter stays in close to Trismegistus's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hunter gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hunter wins on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Saul Hunter, 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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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 15 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quark as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Cabrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quark is trying to defend but Cabrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Quark
Quark is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is pressing down on Quark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quark is holding on for now.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera stalling. #T1#
Cabrera is keen to just control but Quark is a slippery customer.#T2#
Quark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quark controlling the position well. #T3#
Quark tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Quark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Quark 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.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Quark keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cabrera working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Quark's thigh. Quark counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Quark pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.#T6#
Quark wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
Quark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark being controlled here, momentarily.
Quark pulls Cabrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabrera from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7##SUB2#
Quark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Quark's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Quark
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrera 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 Quark's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Quark wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera slows the pace down.
Cabrera looking to control but instead Quark has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Cabrera seems content to control.#SUB2#
Quark actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quark wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Cabrera wants to take a breather but Quark is having none of it. #T10#
Quark wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Quark won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
Quark is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Cabrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Cabrera'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.
Quark tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Still in half guard, Cabrera seems content to control.
Quark trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (8) vs (0) Quark
Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Quark is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cabrera controlling the pace. #T14#
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Quark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quark tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Quark defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 76 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 33 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Borgia enables Ignatowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Borgia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Borgia
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Borgia is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Borgia pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia looking to control.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#T4#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski 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.
Borgia controlling the position.
Ignatowski won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #T6#
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Borgia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Borgia 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.
It looks like Borgia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Borgia has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Borgia
Ignatowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Borgia
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8##SUB2#
Borgia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Borgia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Borgia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Borgia controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Borgia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Borgia is hanging on to Ignatowski's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
The adventures of Borgia the control monster continue. Boring.#T11#
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Borgia's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia controlling Ignatowski's posture. #T12#
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Borgia has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T13#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T14#
Borgia trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 8 to 4.
Cesare Borgia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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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 38 wins and 47 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 15 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gotch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gotch
Gotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gotch looking to pass the 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai has control of Gotch's left arm, preventing Gotch from doing any damage.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.#T1#
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is trying to control the position but Gotch postures up.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gotch looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gotch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there.
Gotch 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.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai 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.
Gotch looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gotch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Gotch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gotch advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Gotch#T5#
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gotch controls the position.
Chai wants to control but Gotch postures up.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
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.
Chai is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Gotch stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Gotch just content to control the position. #T9#
Chai is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Gotch takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Gotch is continuing to stall.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Gotch taking a breather here. #T11#
Chai struggling a bit here.
Gotch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Gotch controlling the position.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Gotch dominates the positioning.
Chai struggling a bit here.#T13#
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 Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gotch trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gotch controls the position. #T14#
Chai regains half guard.
Gotch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Gotch
Gotch controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Gotch 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-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 New York, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 84 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Cicerón
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicerón trying to control the position here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Cicerón trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cicerón keeping control of the position.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Cicerón trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang is looking to pass Cicerón's guard but actually Cicerón recovers to full guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cicerón looking to control.
Wang wants to control from the top but Cicerón keeps moving.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cicerón for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Cicerón is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is keeping the position.
Cicerón has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cicerón is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is keeping the position.#T6#
Wang trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cicerón is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Cicerón
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicerón being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Cicerón is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cicerón 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.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang controlling the position.#SUB#
Wang looking for subs off his back but Cicerón has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cicerón takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Wang is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cicerón's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cicerón's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (6) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón is keeping busy.
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9##SUB#
Wang is persistently looking for the submission but Cicerón is defending it well.
Wang has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón tries to escape but Wang has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Wang keeps control of the position easily here as Cicerón tries to buck him off.
Cicerón is keeping busy.
Cicerón wants to escape the position.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cicerón.#T11#
Will Wang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cicerón is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Cicerón trying to control the hands but Wang breaks the grip.
Wang controlling well, preventing Cicerón from escaping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Cicerón frees himself and scrambles - Wang manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as Wang stalls from top position.#T13#
Wang trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wang wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy. #T14#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.
Wang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang continues to stall.#SUB#
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Main event
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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 53 wins and 27 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 21 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Crazy Horse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prochazka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Crazy Horse controlling from the top position.
Prochazka is controlling Crazy Horse's posture.
Crazy Horse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Crazy Horse from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Crazy Horse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crazy Horse forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Crazy Horse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
Prochazka wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazy Horse performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Prochazka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crazy Horse stalling.
Prochazka wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Crazy Horse is looking to advance position but Prochazka won't allow it.
Crazy Horse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crazy Horse wants to free his trapped foot but Prochazka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Crazy Horse is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Crazy Horse is controlling well.
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard but Crazy Horse has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (5) vs (0) Prochazka
Crazy Horse controlling from side mount.
Crazy Horse trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #T5#
Crazy Horse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Prochazka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Prochazka has one of Crazy Horse's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Prochazka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Prochazka can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Prochazka trying to remain calm as Crazy Horse controls from the top 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.
Prochazka tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Crazy Horse staying calm.#T7#
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Crazy Horse working away.
Crazy Horse just content to control the position.
Crazy Horse working away.#T9#
Prochazka gets back to half guard.
Crazy Horse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crazy Horse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Crazy Horse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Prochazka is still trying to improve position.
Crazy Horse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crazy Horse in particular looking to stall.#T11##T12#
Crazy Horse is keen to just control but Prochazka is a slippery customer.
Crazy Horse tries to pass to full mount but Prochazka defends it.
Prochazka is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crazy Horse in particular looking to stall.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Prochazka is keeping him busy. #T13#
Prochazka tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Prochazka is keeping him busy.
Crazy Horse is pressing down on Prochazka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prochazka is holding on for now.
Crazy Horse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prochazka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crazy Horse controlling the action here.#T14#
Crazy Horse wants to take a breather but Prochazka is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Crazy Horse seems content to control.
Prochazka is not content to let Crazy Horse control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
William Crazy Horse 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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