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Pitbull XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emerson Conley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alden Morris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Morris clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Morris decides to pull guard.
Conley wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Morris looking to control.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morris! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conley (0) vs (4) Morris
Conley is trying to work for a sweep but Morris has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conley (0) vs (6) Morris
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conley tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
Morris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Conley tries to lock up and control but Morris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conley is working to get back to half guard.
Morris trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Morris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morris controlling his opponent.
Conley is looking to get to half guard.
Conley is trying to escape the mount but Morris keeps good control and instead manages to take Conley's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Conley (0) vs (9) Morris
Morris is not going to allow Conley to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Morris working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morris is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Conley is in a bad position with Morris working for a choke. Conley manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conley (2) vs (9) Morris
Conley passes into half guard.
Morris is holding on to half guard well.
Conley is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Conley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conley (5) vs (9) Morris
Conley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morris tries to reverse the position but Conley maintains control.#T5#
Conley controlling from the full mount.
Conley trying to control but Morris is having none of it.
Conley controlling from mount.
Morris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conley avoids the attempt from Morris to control.#T6#
Conley wants to control the action but instead Morris gets a body lock and reverses into Conley's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conley (5) vs (11) Morris#SUB#
Conley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conley trying to control the position.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7##SUB#
Conley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conley is trying to keep Morris in close.
Conley keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Conley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morris defends well.#T8#
Conley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Conley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris postures up.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morris passes Conley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Morris trying to mount his opponent but Conley defends it.
Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Conley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Conley is defending well.
Conley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conley.
Conley 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.
Morris trying to control but Conley is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Conley has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Conley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Conley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conley (7) vs (11) Morris
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Conley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.#T12##SUB2#
Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conley defends it easily.
Morris has control of Conley's left arm, preventing Conley from doing any damage.
Conley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morris controlling Conley's posture. #T13#
Conley wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Conley won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Conley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conley has managed to get both his arms back between Morris's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Conley wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Conley is really struggling to control Morris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Conley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Conley advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conley (10) vs (11) Morris
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jung Yu Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ji Hun Wee!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yu Sin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yu Sin (2) vs (0) Wee
Yu Sin passes into half guard.
Wee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yu Sin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Yu Sin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wee 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.
Yu Sin 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.
Yu Sin is working hard here to advance position.
Wee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu Sin is one step ahead there.
Yu Sin forces his way into half guard.
Wee moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yu Sin pushing down on Wee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wee tries to get to full guard but Yu Sin has control of the leg.
Yu Sin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (5) vs (0) Wee
Yu Sin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wee is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Yu Sin working for a submission but Wee is keeping him at bay.
Wee is trying to escape the mount.
Yu Sin wants to take his opponent's back but Wee doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Yu Sin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wee regains half guard.
Yu Sin wants to pass to mount but Wee is defending the position. #T2#
Yu Sin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (8) vs (0) Wee
Wee regains half guard.
Yu Sin is pressing down on Wee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wee is holding on for now.
Wee trying to control but Yu Sin postures up.
Wee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yu Sin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Yu Sin is trying to work for a kimura but Wee is defending well.
Wee gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Wee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yu Sin stopping the sweep attempt from Wee.
Wee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yu Sin is pushing down on Wee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wee is fighting to maintain full guard but Yu Sin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wee is trying to get back to full guard.
Wee gets back to full guard.
Yu Sin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (11) vs (0) Wee
Yu Sin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wee's legs. #SUB#
Yu Sin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yu Sin's best efforts.#T4##SUB#
Wee is defending against the submission attempts here by Yu Sin.
Wee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yu Sin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yu Sin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yu Sin (11) vs (4) Wee#SUB2#
Yu Sin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wee's arms. #SUB2#
Wee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yu Sin tries to escape but Wee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wee is trying to stick to Yu Sin's back but Yu Sin is turning into Wee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yu Sin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (13) vs (4) Wee
Wee looking for a sweep. Not yet Wee, not yet. #SUB2#
Wee has his foot on Yu Sin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yu Sin works his way back into a safe position though.
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yu Sin pushes down on Wee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wee wants to improve his position but Yu Sin is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Yu Sin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wee sees it coming and defends easily.
Yu Sin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wee! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (16) vs (4) Wee#SUB#
Yu Sin is working for a guillotine from mount but Wee frees his head quite easily.
Wee 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.
Wee is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wee is defending against the submission attempts here by Yu Sin.
Yu Sin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (19) vs (4) Wee#SUB#
Yu Sin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yu Sin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Wee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yu Sin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wee wants to get back to full guard.
Yu Sin wants to pass the guard but Wee is defending well.
Wee tries to roll over but Yu Sin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wee wants to improve his position but Yu Sin is controlling well.
#T7#
Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yu Sin passes into half guard.
Wee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wee's guard.
Yu Sin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (22) vs (4) Wee
Wee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wee manages to get back to half guard.
Yu Sin wants to pass the guard but Wee is defending well.
Wee is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yu Sin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wee sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Yu Sin looking to pass the guard.
Yu Sin passes Wee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wee tries to get to full guard but Yu Sin has control of the leg.
Wee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Yu Sin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yu Sin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wee trying to control here.
Wee is looking for a sweep. Yu Sin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wee wants to sweep but no luck.
Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wee's guard.
Wee looks winded!
Wee moves into full guard.
Wee wants to sweep here but Yu Sin controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Wee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yu Sin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Yu Sin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (25) vs (4) Wee
Wee is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Yu Sin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wee, who protects the arm well.
Yu Sin moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yu Sin (27) vs (4) Wee
Wee is controlling an arm, preventing Yu Sin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Yu Sin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wee sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Yu Sin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wee! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (30) vs (4) Wee#SUB#
Yu Sin looking for a guillotine from mount but Wee is having none of it.
Wee is working to get back to half guard.
Wee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (30) vs (6) Wee
Yu Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wee stands and throws Yu Sin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (30) vs (9) Wee#SUB2#
Wee is working to tighten his grip on Yu Sin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yu Sin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wee is really squeezing tight and eventually Yu Sin passes out! Wee breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ji Hun Wee!
An out of breath Ji Hun Wee 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jayden Payne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aydin Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wolfe looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.#TD#
Wolfe gets caught napping as Payne dives in and scores a takedown. Wolfe manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Payne (2) vs (0) Wolfe
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard.
Wolfe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfe, not yet.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Payne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolfe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payne has managed to get both his arms back between Wolfe's legs - danger averted.
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolfe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (2) vs (2) Wolfe
Payne can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolfe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne won't allow Wolfe to pass to mount.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg.
Payne moves into full guard.
Wolfe forces his way into half guard.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolfe is pressing down on Payne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Payne is holding on for now.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg.
Wolfe is looking to advance position but Payne won't allow it.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg.
Payne is pressing down on Wolfe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (4) vs (2) Wolfe
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolfe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (4) vs (4) Wolfe
Wolfe passes Payne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wolfe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolfe prevents Payne from improving his position.
Payne gets full guard.
Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Payne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolfe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (6) vs (4) Wolfe
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wolfe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfe, not yet.
Payne slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Payne is working for a kimura but Wolfe is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Payne is trying to work for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.
#T4#
Payne uses his free foot to push down on Wolfe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolfe. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (9) vs (4) Wolfe
Payne moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Payne (12) vs (4) Wolfe
Payne controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Payne is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Payne keeps control of the position as Wolfe tries to break free.
#SUB#
Payne looking for the RNC.
Wolfe tries to escape but Payne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wolfe turns into Payne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (12) vs (6) Wolfe
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (14) vs (6) Wolfe
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB#
Payne drops back looking for a leg! Wolfe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolfe manages to kick Payne off! Payne jumps back into Wolfe's guard.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
Payne won't allow Wolfe to sweep him here.
Wolfe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (14) vs (8) Wolfe#SUB#
Payne is looking for a triangle but Wolfe pushes his legs off easily.
Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne 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: Payne (16) vs (8) Wolfe
Wolfe gets back to full guard.
Wolfe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (16) vs (10) Wolfe
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but Payne defending well.
Payne gets back to full guard.
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne 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.
Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Wolfe advances to half guard.
Wolfe uses his free foot to push down on Payne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Payne. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (16) vs (13) Wolfe
Payne is trying to escape the mount.
Wolfe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Wolfe is working for a guillotine from mount but Payne frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Wolfe moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Payne (16) vs (16) Wolfe
Payne is in bad spot here.
Payne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Payne 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.
Wolfe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Payne wants to improve his position but Wolfe is controlling well.
Wolfe is pressing down on Payne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Payne is holding on for now.
Payne gets back to full guard.
Wolfe pushes down on Payne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolfe wants to free his trapped foot but Payne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payne regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolfe prevents Payne from improving his position.
Wolfe uses his free foot to push down on Payne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Payne. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (16) vs (19) Wolfe
Wolfe wants to take Payne's back but he can't do it this time.
Payne is working to get back to half guard.
Payne is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wolfe has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Payne (16) vs (22) Wolfe
Payne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wolfe's guard. Nice work there by Payne.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (18) vs (22) Wolfe
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolfe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (18) vs (24) Wolfe
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Wolfe is still trying to improve position.#T9##SUB#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfe is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfe forces his way into half guard.
Payne gets full guard.
Wolfe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Payne's guard.
Payne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Wolfe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolfe stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
Wolfe advances to half guard.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
Payne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Payne (22) vs (24) Wolfe
Payne is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Payne is looking for the choke from the back position but Wolfe is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Wolfe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wolfe breaks Payne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (22) vs (26) Wolfe
Wolfe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne 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.
Wolfe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (22) vs (29) Wolfe
Payne is trying to improve his position.
Payne sneaks back into half guard.
Wolfe passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (22) vs (32) Wolfe
Payne can't escape the position.
#T11#
Wolfe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Payne is holding on tight.
Payne is working to get back to half guard.
Wolfe is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wolfe keeps trying to improve his position.
Payne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Wolfe working for a guillotine from mount but Payne is in no mood to give up.
Payne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Wolfe has hold of Payne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Payne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T12#
Payne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Payne has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Payne (22) vs (35) Wolfe#SUB2#
Wolfe working for the choke. #SUB2#
Wolfe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Payne is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wolfe gets his way!
Wolfe is trying to stick to Payne's back but Payne is turning into Wolfe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wolfe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Payne. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (24) vs (35) Wolfe
Payne looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Wolfe 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: Payne (24) vs (37) Wolfe
Payne tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Payne manages to get to full guard.
Wolfe slips nicely into half guard.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Payne is defending well. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Payne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfe slips nicely into half guard.
Payne tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Wolfe wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position.
Payne is pressing down on Wolfe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Payne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Payne keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (26) vs (37) Wolfe
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfe wins on points by 37 to 26.
Aydin Wolfe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Leroy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jinx stuffs the takedown.
Jinx stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swayde jumps guard but Jinx turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Swayde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jinx drags the fight down to the ground.
Swayde pushing down on Jinx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jinx is looking to improve his position.
Jinx is trying to control but can't.
Swayde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swayde'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.
Jinx is looking for a sweep. Swayde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Swayde slows the pace down in half guard.
Swayde is trying to control the action in half guard but Jinx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swayde is really struggling to control Jinx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jinx is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swayde jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (3) vs (0) Jinx
Jinx is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jinx is not content to let Swayde control the position.
Jinx is trying to improve his position.
Swayde has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Swayde is looking to take a break and control but Jinx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jinx is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Swayde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jinx keeps working.
Swayde advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Swayde (5) vs (0) Jinx
Jinx is working to get back to half guard.
Swayde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jinx is looking to improve his position but Swayde isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Swayde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jinx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swayde is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jinx is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (8) vs (0) Jinx
Will Swayde go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Swayde has the hooks in. Jinx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jinx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swayde trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jinx rolls, trying to escape but Swayde keeps control of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Swayde has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jinx is defending well but eventually Swayde manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jinx has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brady Swayde!
During a confident post fight interview, Brady Swayde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cazic Thule!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thule feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Thule changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Thule
Thule controlling from the top position.
Thule pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thule is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thule is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thule.
Savage is looking to control Thule's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thule controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Thule drops back, looking for a kneebar! Savage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Savage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Savage! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (4) vs (2) Thule
Thule is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Savage tries for a kimura but Thule is defending well.
Savage has knee on belly momentarily but Thule bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Thule is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Thule defends it.
Thule desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thule is continuing to stall.#T4#
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thule does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
Thule is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thule is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Thule keeping hold of Savage's head, controlling as best he can.
Savage not doing much here.
Thule is looking to improve his position.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Thule defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Thule looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Thule defends the submission attempt.
Savage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thule is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Thule trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Thule looking for submissions off his back.
Thule wants to get back to full guard.
Thule trying to control here.
Savage is taking a breather. Thule 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.#T8#
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Thule is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Savage is working for a kimura but Thule is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thule keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Thule is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thule knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thule is looking to improve his position.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thule knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10##SUB#
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thule manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thule swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thule wants to control the position but Savage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T11#
Savage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (7) vs (2) Thule
Thule is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thule keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thule tries to control Savage's body but Savage pushes him off. Thule squirms to his side and now Savage has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savage (10) vs (2) Thule
Savage struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Savage is hanging on to Thule's back as he tries to escape.
Thule prevents Savage from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Thule's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Thule preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savage.
Savage is controlling the position but Thule somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Thule is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard. #T13#
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thule keeps working.
Savage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thule won't allow Savage to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Thule looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Thule trying to control from the bottom.
Savage trying to control from Thule's half guard. Thule has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Thule keeps moving.
Thule is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thule keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savage takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kvakkestad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Wayne
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Kvakkestad postures up.
Kvakkestad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne trying to keep a closed guard but Kvakkestad is proving a slippery customer.
Kvakkestad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (0) Wayne#SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wayne, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is trying to get an arm triangle but Wayne is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kvakkestad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position but Wayne is working away.
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Kvakkestad wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Kvakkestad happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvakkestad off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (4) Wayne
Kvakkestad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kvakkestad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvakkestad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kvakkestad prevents Wayne from taking his back.
Kvakkestad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kvakkestad works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvakkestad pulls Wayne in close to prevent any damage.
Wayne trying to control but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kvakkestad looking for a triangle here. Wayne is fighting it but it looks tight! Kvakkestad pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wayne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Loki Kvakkestad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Loki Kvakkestad waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Lauzon'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.
Etxeberria managing to control the position.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is pulling down on Lauzon's head. It's preventing any offense from Lauzon, at least for the moment.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Etxeberria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Lauzon trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Lauzon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lauzon has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (2) Etxeberria
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a triangle here but Etxeberria uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (2) vs (5) Etxeberria#T4#
Lauzon is trying to escape the position but Etxeberria is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lauzon stops Etxeberria from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lauzon is trying to improve his position.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't.
Etxeberria takes a little break here. Lauzon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
Lauzon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Etxeberria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lauzon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (5) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is not content to let Lauzon control the position.#SUB#
Lauzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Etxeberria sees it coming and defends easily.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Etxeberria! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (5) Etxeberria#SUB#
Lauzon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Etxeberria has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Etxeberria! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (7) vs (7) Etxeberria
Etxeberria won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB#
Lauzon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Etxeberria is aware though and is defending well.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Etxeberria 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#
Lauzon wants to sweep but no luck.
Etxeberria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Etxeberria trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Lauzon is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Etxeberria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (10) Etxeberria#T12#
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Lauzon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Etxeberria staying calm.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.#T14#
Etxeberria is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 10 to 7.
Bráulio Etxeberria 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Grapple Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Monkey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Monkey
Monkey is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Monkey is trying to keep Brown in close.
Monkey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown won't allow Monkey to sweep him here.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
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.
Monkey wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monkey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monkey manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Monkey controlling the position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Monkey is trying to control but can't.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monkey sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Monkey wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Monkey is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Monkey
Monkey wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.#SUB#
Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Monkey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Monkey tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Monkey is defending well. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Monkey tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Monkey holds on to Brown's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monkey has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monkey is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T5#
Monkey is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown working away.
Monkey is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brown has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Monkey is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brown yanks on the arm and Monkey is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Robertson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maykit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maykit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (2) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maykit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maykit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.#SUB2#
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Maykit defends easily.
#SUB2#
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maykit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Robertson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maykit has passed into half guard!
#T3##SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Maykit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit stalling. #T7#
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Maykit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robertson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Maykit pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson regains half guard.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well. #T9#
Maykit is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Maykit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maykit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maykit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Maykit content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.#T13##SUB2#
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (8) vs (2) Robertson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (11) vs (2) Robertson#T14#
Robertson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maykit's guard. Nice work there by Robertson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (11) vs (4) Robertson
Maykit controlling the position.
Robertson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maykit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (13) vs (4) Robertson
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Woodie Maykit made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Njagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoy circles away.
Njagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Njagi persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
Njagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
McCoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Njagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Njagi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Njagi has McCoy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Njagi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCoy tumbling to the mat - Njagi dives into McCoy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Njagi
McCoy has Njagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Njagi wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Njagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi working for submissions but it's allowed McCoy to get to half guard.
#T1#
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Njagi is in trouble now - McCoy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi working to try and regain half guard.
Njagi tries to improve his position but instead McCoy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (8) vs (2) Njagi#T3#
Njagi can't escape the position.
McCoy controls the position.
Njagi is in bad spot here.
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.
Njagi is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Good control from McCoy.#T4#
McCoy has the hooks in. Njagi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCoy is trying to stick to Njagi's back but Njagi is turning into McCoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Njagi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (8) vs (4) Njagi
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
McCoy is adopting a defensive guard.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass.
Njagi trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Njagi has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Njagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (4) Njagi#T5#
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (13) vs (4) Njagi
Njagi tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Njagi is being controlled here. #T6#
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks McCoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
McCoy just content to control the position.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Njagi can't do much from the bottom here.
McCoy controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
McCoy trying to control the position but Njagi is working away.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
McCoy is staying tight to Njagi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.
Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (13) vs (6) Njagi
McCoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Njagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Njagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (17) vs (6) Njagi
Njagi is in bad spot here.
McCoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Njagi doesn't escape.
McCoy is not going to allow Njagi to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Njagi tries to break free.
McCoy is trying to stick to Njagi's back but Njagi is turning into McCoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Njagi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (17) vs (8) Njagi
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has McCoy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (19) vs (8) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for subs off his back but McCoy has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy controlling the action here. #T10#
McCoy is looking to advance position but Njagi won't allow it.
Njagi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Njagi working for submissions but it's allowed McCoy to get to half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Njagi looks winded!
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Njagi! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (22) vs (8) Njagi#T12#
McCoy content just to control the position here.
Njagi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (25) vs (8) Njagi
McCoy controls the position.
Njagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCoy's guard. Nice work there by Njagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (25) vs (10) Njagi#T13#
Njagi wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Njagi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Njagi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCoy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (27) vs (10) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCoy escapes and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (30) vs (10) Njagi
McCoy controlling the position from side mount. #T14#
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy controlling the position.
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 30 to 10.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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