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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 146 wins and 111 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 24 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trismegistus slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Trismegistus as Sparxx shoots in.
Trismegistus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparxx.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sparxx gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparxx off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Trismegistus
Sparxx tries to break free.
Trismegistus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparxx tries to roll but Trismegistus sticks to his back.
Trismegistus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Trismegistus breaks the grip.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Trismegistus won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trismegistus.
#T3#
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trismegistus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
#T5#
Trismegistus is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trismegistus.
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Sparxx wants to control the action here but instead Trismegistus manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (7) Trismegistus
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Trismegistus moves to his opponent's back but Sparxx bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Trismegistus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (7) Trismegistus
Sparxx is fighting to break Trismegistus's control of his arms but Trismegistus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom. #T9#
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trismegistus controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx 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.
Trismegistus has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trismegistus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trismegistus pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trismegistus 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: Sparxx (6) vs (9) Trismegistus
Sparxx wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
#T12#
Trismegistus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Well,Sparxx is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
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.#T13#
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Trismegistus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Sparxx is controlling Trismegistus's trapped leg to prevent Trismegistus from advancing to side control.
Sparxx won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath Yojizo Trismegistus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 28 wins and 34 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cicerón stuffs the takedown attempt from Goble. Goble gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Cicerón changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Goble
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón controls the position.
Goble tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is still trying to improve position.
Goble is not content to let Cicerón control the position. #T1#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Cicerón slows the pace down.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goble for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Cicerón'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#
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goble is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Cicerón is staying tight to Goble's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Cicerón'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.#T5#
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble is not content to let Cicerón control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cicerón trying to control the action but Goble is working from the bottom. #T6#
Goble seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
Goble is trying to improve his 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.
Goble is being controlled here. #T7#
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Cicerón is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goble wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Goble is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
Further stalling from Cicerón.#T9#
Cicerón continues to hold on tight.
Goble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Cicerón laying and praying for a moment but Goble takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Cicerón 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.
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Goble is looking to improve his position.
Goble is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goble avoid being mounted?
Cicerón looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Goble is controlling Cicerón's trapped leg to prevent Cicerón from advancing to side control.
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Goble gets back to full guard.
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard. #T14#
Cicerón sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Cicerón trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Cicerón is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 42 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 23 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prochazka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kakuto's waist but Kakuto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prochazka off to one side.
Kakuto is looking to counter the offense by Prochazka and move into the clinch.
Prochazka has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kakuto moves into the clinch.
Kakuto stops a takedown attempt from Prochazka.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Prochazka.
Kakuto has Prochazka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prochazka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prochazka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakuto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Prochazka. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Kakuto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prochazka tries to avoid it but Kakuto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prochazka to the ground. Prochazka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prochazka shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto fails to land the takedown.
Prochazka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Prochazka misses with a takedown attempt - Kakuto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prochazka fails to land the takedown.
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prochazka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
Kakuto slaps away a takedown attempt from Prochazka, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Prochazka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka trying to control the position here. #T2##T3#
Prochazka 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: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Prochazka
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Prochazka passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Prochazka
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Prochazka isn't that keen on the idea.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Prochazka controlling from mount.
Kakuto working to try and regain half guard.
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Prochazka isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuto tries to improve his position but instead Prochazka has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Prochazka
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Prochazka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Kakuto is breathing heavily.
Good control from Prochazka.
Kakuto tries to roll but Prochazka sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Prochazka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kakuto is defending well though. Prochazka let's go of the attempt for now.
Prochazka has good solid back control here.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Prochazka keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Kakuto turns into Prochazka and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (8) Prochazka
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prochazka holds on and takes a little breather.
Prochazka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #T8#
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Prochazka pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Prochazka wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Prochazka controlling the position.
Kakuto 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. #T10#
Prochazka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prochazka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (10) Prochazka
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prochazka manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (10) Prochazka
Prochazka looking for a sweep. Not yet Prochazka, not yet.
Prochazka pulls Kakuto in to control the position.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Prochazka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Prochazka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (12) Prochazka#T12#
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prochazka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Prochazka pushes his legs off easily.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Prochazka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (15) Prochazka
Prochazka moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Prochazka
Prochazka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Prochazka keeps control of the position.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Prochazka's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (18) Prochazka
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Let's hope that Prochazka 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.#T14#
Kakuto trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Kakuto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka 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!
Prochazka wins on points by 18 to 8.
After winning the bout, Yuri Prochazka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today)'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 59 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Thom Thumb!
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.
Thumb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thumb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Thumb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thumb is in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Thumb trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Thumb's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard. #T2#
Rodriquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Thumb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Thumb trying to control from Rodriquez's half guard. Rodriquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard. #T5#
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez 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.
Thumb trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Thumb#T6#
Thumb trying to control the position.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T7#
Rodriquez won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb trying to get back to full guard but Rodriquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Thumb
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Thumb tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Thumb
Rodriquez tries to keep control of the position but Thumb is staying busy.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Thumb manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Thumb.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (7) Thumb#T9#
Rodriquez is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Thumb advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (8) vs (9) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb goes for an armbar but Rodriquez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rodriquez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (9) Thumb
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB2#
Thumb looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriquez has picked Thumb up and slammed him! Thumb can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (9) Thumb
Rodriquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thumb's legs.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
Thumb is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Rodriquez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (15) vs (9) Thumb
Thumb is working to get back to half guard.
Thumb looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (18) vs (9) Thumb#T12#
Thumb trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Thumb from escaping the position.
Rodriquez wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Thumb.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (18) vs (11) Thumb
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (20) vs (11) Thumb#T13#
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has moved into half guard.
Rodriquez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (23) vs (11) Thumb
Rodriquez tries to move to mount but Thumb blocks the move with his legs.
Thumb tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriquez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (25) vs (11) Thumb#T14#
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Thumb defends it.
Rodriquez is looking to pass Thumb's guard but actually Thumb recovers to full guard.
Thumb has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 25 to 11.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sixty Five is defended easily by Rules.
Rules shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sixty Five sprawls well. Sixty Five wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rules gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Rules shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sixty Five's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Sixty Five
Sixty Five has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Sixty Five has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rules slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Sixty Five#T2#
Sixty Five struggling a bit here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sixty Five is letting Rules control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixty Five is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rules wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Sixty Five is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Rules is staying tight to Sixty Five's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sixty Five is trying to improve his position.
Rules controls the position from side control.
Sixty Five tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Rules trying to control the position but Sixty Five is working away.
Sixty Five is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
Rules trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sixty Five is looking to reverse the position.
Rules moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rules trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom. #T7#
Sixty Five gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rules keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Sixty Five is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixty Five avoid being mounted?
Sixty Five might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rules haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Sixty Five keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Rules keeps him under control.#T9#
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Rules is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it.
Rules trying to control the pace.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sixty Five for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Sixty Five is concentrating on defense, preventing Rules from advancing position.
Rules wants to pass to mount but Sixty Five is defending the position. #T11#
Sixty Five has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five trying to control here.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Sixty Five has his hands clasped together around Rules's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Sixty Five is controlling Rules's trapped leg to prevent Rules from advancing to side control.
Sixty Five is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixty Five avoid being mounted?#T13#
Sixty Five is positioning himself well to prevent Rules advancing to mount.
Rules performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Rules is taking a breather. Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five keeping control of the position.
Rules slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 27 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Line closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Line lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (0) Quark
Quark is pulling down on Line's head. It's preventing any offense from Line, at least for the moment.
Line 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.
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.
Line slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Line preventing the sweep. #T2#
Line controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quark seems keen to control Line's posture.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Line looking to sit in guard and control but Quark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (2) Quark
Quark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Quark trying to control but Line is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quark looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Line is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Quark trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Line can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Line is trying to keep Quark in close.
Quark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Line has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Line trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Line is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Line looking to control.
#T7#
Quark preventing the sweep.
Quark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Line working a defensive guard here.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Quark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Line'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.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line is trying to keep Quark in close.
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Quark stays in close to Line's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Quark 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.#T10#
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Line keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Line is controlling Quark's posture.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Line swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Quark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Line wants to sweep here but Quark controlling him for the moment.
Line has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Line 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.#T12#
Line can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Quark.
Line wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Line looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Quark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Line has control of Quark's left arm, preventing Quark from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Line gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Line takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Senger Line thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 77 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 69 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignatowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ignatowski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (4) Juncker
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep but Juncker has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (0) vs (6) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Juncker has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Juncker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (9) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to control the hands but Juncker breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 49 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 15 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotch shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gotch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chai to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gotch
Chai wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gotch holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gotch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gotch is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai controlling from the top position.
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.
Gotch has Chai pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Gotch 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.
Gotch pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gotch.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gotch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Gotch tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch trying to control here.
#T5#
Gotch wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Gotch
Chai takes a little break here. Gotch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gotch tries to improve position but can't.
Chai wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Gotch is being controlled here.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.
Gotch is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is staying tight to Gotch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gotch is not content to let Chai control the position. #T7#
Chai controlling the position from side mount.
Chai trying to control the action but Gotch is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gotch is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chai trying to control the action but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Gotch keeps Chai under control for a moment.#T9#
Gotch can't do much from the bottom here.
Gotch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gotch is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Gotch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gotch is holding on to half guard well.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Gotch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Gotch tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Gotch is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Gotch wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Gotch#T13#
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Gotch tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gotch wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotch is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 71 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Perkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Perkins sprawls well.#TD#
Perkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perkins (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Perkins passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (0) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Perkins taking a breather here.
Ramirez is trying to control Perkins's posture but Perkins avoids it. #T2#
Perkins is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkins wants to take a breather but Ramirez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Perkins. #T3#
Perkins postures up.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Perkins tries to pass.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Ramirez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Perkins is now in half guard.
Perkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Perkins manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (10) vs (0) Ramirez
Perkins looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perkins controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Perkins wants to take Ramirez's back but he can't do it this time.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Perkins avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Perkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Perkins manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ramirez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Perkins (13) vs (0) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Perkins.
#T8#
Perkins controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Perkins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Perkins'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.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Perkins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Perkins keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Perkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Perkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Ramirez tries to escape but Perkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Perkins breaks the grip. #SUB#
Perkins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
#T11##SUB#
Perkins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramirez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Perkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Perkins trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T12#
Perkins controlling the action here.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Perkins has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perkins in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Perkins.
Perkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T14#
Perkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Perkins is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perkins takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Slim Perkins 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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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 41 wins and 19 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 84 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wang gets caught napping as Singleton dives in and scores a takedown. Wang manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang pulls Singleton in close to prevent any damage.
Wang keeping full guard, as Singleton tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton'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.
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Wang pulls Singleton in close to his closed guard and prevents Singleton from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Wang 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#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singleton is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Singleton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Singleton from advancing position.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang has a hand on Singleton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Singleton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Singleton (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang just trying to survive but Singleton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Singleton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Singleton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wang tries to roll but Singleton sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Singleton keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Singleton keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Wang is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singleton gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
Wang can't escape the position.
Singleton has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleton doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (8) vs (2) Wang
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (5) Wang
Singleton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Singleton seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.
Wang trying to control the action but Singleton is working from the bottom.
Singleton is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang just content to control the position.
Singleton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Singleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Wang looking to control but instead Singleton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Singleton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singleton is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singleton trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Singleton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Singleton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Singleton.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singleton 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.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Singleton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (10) vs (5) Wang#T7#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang is trying to control the position but Singleton postures up.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Singleton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (13) vs (5) Wang
Singleton content just to control the position here. #T8#
Wang is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Singleton avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Singleton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang can't escape the position.
Singleton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang tries to hold on but Singleton pushes him away. #T9#
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Singleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang 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.
Singleton prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Singleton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Wang has control of Singleton's left arm, preventing Singleton from doing any damage.
Wang controls Singleton momentarily but Singleton frees himself.
Singleton is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Singleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T11#
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang controls Singleton momentarily but Singleton frees himself.
Singleton content to stall in guard here.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Wang 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.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Singleton's posture.
Wang trying to control the position.
Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang has his hands on Singleton's head, controlling the position.
Wang working a defensive guard but Singleton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (16) vs (5) Wang#T13#
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Singleton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang keeping hold of Singleton's head, controlling as best he can.
Singleton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Singleton prevents Wang from improving his position.#T14#
Well, if Singleton 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.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Singleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singleton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singleton being controlled here momentarily.
Singleton preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Singleton has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
A very excited looking Tubbs Singleton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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