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Pitbull XV 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ecker pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ecker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ecker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Russo can't fight it off and eventually Ecker manages to take the fight to the floor. Russo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (0) Russo#SUB#
Ecker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ecker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Russo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo tries to buck Ecker off but Ecker is having none of it.
Ecker trying to control the position but Russo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ecker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (8) vs (0) Russo
Russo tries to lock up and control but Ecker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Russo is squirming around, avoiding Ecker's attempts to control the action.
Ecker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo is controlling an arm, preventing Ecker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Russo is looking to improve his position but Ecker isn't that keen on the idea.
Ecker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Russo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (11) vs (0) Russo#T2#
Russo tries to break free.
Ecker 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.
Ecker doesn't have the hooks in and Russo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (11) vs (2) Russo
Ecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (13) vs (2) Russo
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Ecker advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ecker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russo is just riding it out for now. Ecker eventually gives up the hold.
Russo wants to control but Ecker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Russo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ecker is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ecker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ecker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Russo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russo 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.
Ecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ecker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (16) vs (2) Russo
Ecker fails to advance to Russo's back.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Ecker maintains control.
Ecker mounts Russo! Really nice guard pass there!
Ecker trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Russo tries to lock up and control but Ecker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ecker looking to secure an arm triangle but Russo defends it well.
Ecker works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (19) vs (2) Russo#SUB#
Ecker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Ecker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Russo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Russo right now.
#SUB#
Russo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ecker's arms. #SUB#
Ecker looking for the RNC. #T5##SUB#
Russo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ecker's arms.
Russo rolls, trying to escape but Ecker keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Russo.
Russo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ecker's guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (19) vs (4) Russo
Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ecker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russo won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T6#
Russo passes Ecker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ecker is looking to improve his position.
Russo wants to pass to mount but Ecker is defending the position.
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo passes Ecker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (21) vs (4) Russo
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Ecker is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well.
Ecker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ecker is working for a submission of some sort.
Russo is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Ecker trying to control from half guard but Russo is working away.
Ecker passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (24) vs (4) Russo
Ecker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Russo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ecker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecker working away.#T9#
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Ecker wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Russo is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Ecker wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo wants to control but Ecker postures up.
Ecker is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo tries to bench press Ecker off him but Ecker keeps the position.
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Ecker taking a breather here. #T10#
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ecker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russo, who protects the arm well.
Ecker trying to control the position but Russo is working away.
Ecker is really struggling to control Russo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face as Ecker controls the position.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ecker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Russo gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Ecker looking to pass the guard.
Russo 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.
Ecker pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ecker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ecker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (27) vs (4) Russo
Ecker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12##SUB#
Ecker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russo shrugs it off.
Ecker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ecker trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
Russo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ecker has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (30) vs (4) Russo
Russo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ecker's guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (30) vs (6) Russo
Ecker keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (32) vs (6) Russo
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Ecker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo looking to control.
Russo looks winded!
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Russo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Ecker 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.
#T14#
Ecker trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #SUB#
Ecker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ecker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (35) vs (6) Russo
Russo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Russo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (38) vs (6) Russo
Russo is really stuck here.
Ecker controlling the position well here. Russo rolled but Ecker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ecker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Russo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ecker off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Osterman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Osterman showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Swayde (0) vs (2) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Osterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Swayde is just riding it out for now. Osterman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Swayde is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swayde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterman.
Swayde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Swayde controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swayde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osterman is looking to pass into half guard but Swayde pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Swayde is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (2) vs (2) Osterman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swayde passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (5) vs (2) Osterman
Swayde moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Osterman looking for a sweep but Swayde has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Swayde (7) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman is trying desperately to improve position.
Swayde is trying to take his opponent's back.
Osterman is looking to improve his position but Swayde isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Osterman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swayde prevents Osterman from improving his position.
Swayde slows the pace down in half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swayde pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Swayde trying to mount his opponent but Osterman defends it.
Osterman gets full guard.
Swayde looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swayde wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving.
Swayde slips nicely into half guard.
Swayde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swayde pulls his head out easily.
Osterman wants to improve his position but Swayde is controlling well.
Swayde trying to control from half guard but Osterman is working away. #SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swayde passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (10) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman is looking to improve his position but Swayde isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Osterman tries to improve his position but instead Swayde has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (13) vs (2) Osterman
Swayde tries to keep control of the position but Osterman is staying busy.
Osterman is really stuck here.
Swayde is riding his opponent, not letting Osterman buck him off.
Further stalling from Swayde.#T7#
Osterman tries to break free.
Osterman keeps trying to improve his position.
Osterman is still trying to improve position.
Osterman looks winded!#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Swayde controlling the positon.
Swayde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Osterman for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Osterman's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Osterman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swayde.
Osterman tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Osterman staying busy and making it hard for Swayde to control.
Osterman can't escape the position.
Swayde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Swayde is hanging on to Osterman's back as he tries to escape.
Swayde has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osterman's body.
Osterman tries to break free.
#T10#
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.
Osterman is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Swayde is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Osterman has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Swayde has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Osterman taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Swayde doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brady Swayde!
Our winner, Brady Swayde, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hill moves into range and clinches up with Complex.#TD#
Hill is trying to trip Complex. He has hold of a leg but Complex is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hill persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Complex
Complex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is really struggling to control Complex but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Complex looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Complex looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Complex! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (2) vs (4) Complex
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Hill is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Complex jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (7) Complex
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.
Complex trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Complex not doing much here.
#T2#
Hill is looking for a sweep. Complex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill wants to improve his position but Complex is controlling well.
Complex trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill wants to get back to full guard but Complex has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (10) Complex
Hill wants to control but Complex postures up.#T3#
Hill tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.#SUB2#
Complex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well.
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Complex prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Complex trying to control the pace. #T4#
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Complex is working away from the top position though.
Complex content to control rather than advance.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for a kimura from the bottom but Complex passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (13) Complex
Hill tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.#T5#
Hill is trying to escape the position but Complex is controlling the position. #T6#
Complex working away.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Hill trying to control but Complex postures up.
Hill wants to get back to full guard but Complex has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (16) Complex
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Complex taking a breather here.
Hill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Complex's best efforts.#T7#
Hill tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg. #T8#
Complex keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Complex has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hill looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Complex pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (19) Complex
Complex takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hill (2) vs (22) Complex
Hill wants to escape the position.
Hill trying to control the hands but Complex breaks the grip.
Hill turns into Complex and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (22) Complex#T9#
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Complex swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Complex is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Complex has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (24) Complex
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Complex manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (24) Complex
Hill wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Complex is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Complex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (26) Complex#SUB#
Hill has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Complex is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hill. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (29) Complex
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Complex is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hill will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Complex's best efforts.
Hill trying to hold on to Complex's head to control him but Complex postures up.
Hill wants to control but Complex passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (32) Complex
Complex wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Complex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Complex controlling the position.
Hill tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.#T13#
Complex wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Complex is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
Hill tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.#T14#
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hill is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Complex jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (35) Complex
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Complex keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Complex wins on points by 35 to 6.
Hero Complex took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Grunge Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 1 losses; Cazic Thule! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rockmuller dives in and scores a takedown into Thule's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thule (0) vs (2) Rockmuller#SUB#
Thule escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockmuller advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thule (0) vs (5) Rockmuller#SUB2#
Rockmuller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thule, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Rockmuller politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rockmuller prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Rockmuller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thule is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockmuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rockmuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Rockmuller is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thule is trying to escape and Rockmuller transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thule is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rockmuller! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Rockmuller!
Post fight, Don Rockmuller took to the microphone: 'Let's go Mr. President!'. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mehdi Illir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chukwuma shoots in and drives through. Illir sprawls well.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt - Chukwuma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chukwuma shoots for a double leg takedown but Illir sprawls well. He's pushed Chukwuma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Chukwuma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Illir (2) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwuma, not yet.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Illir 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.
Illir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Illir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chukwuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Illir has managed to get both his arms back between Chukwuma's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Chukwuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Illir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Illir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir'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.
Illir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chukwuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Illir defends well.#SUB#
Illir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Illir drops back looking for a leg! Chukwuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chukwuma manages to kick Illir off! Illir jumps back into Chukwuma's guard.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Illir defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chukwuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Illir drops back looking for a leg! Chukwuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chukwuma manages to kick Illir off! Illir jumps back into Chukwuma's guard.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Illir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Illir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Chukwuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Illir slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Illir is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chukwuma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mehdi Illir!
An out of breath Mehdi Illir 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pervitin gets tackled into the cage by Ubereem. Ubereem maintains the clinch.
Pervitin tries for a takedown but Ubereem manages to get underhooks.
Pervitin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ubereem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pervitin is trying to drag Ubereem to the mat but Ubereem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pervitin.
Pervitin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ubereem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pervitin napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ubereem (4) vs (0) Pervitin
Ubereem working away.
Ubereem trying to control the position but Pervitin is working away.
Pervitin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pervitin is looking to regain half guard here but Ubereem keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin is trying to control Ubereem's posture but Ubereem avoids it.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pervitin keeps working. #SUB#
Ubereem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Ubereem is looking to take a break and control but Pervitin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pervitin is trying to improve his position.
Pervitin is trying to control Ubereem's posture but Ubereem avoids it. #SUB#
Ubereem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pervitin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubereem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ubereem tries for a kimura but Pervitin is defending well. #SUB#
Ubereem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pervitin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pervitin can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pervitin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pervitin defends it well.
Pervitin gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ubereem 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. #SUB#
Ubereem 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. #SUB2#
Pervitin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ubereem defends well.#SUB2#
Pervitin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ubereem defends well.#T3#
Ubereem tries to free his leg and advance position but Pervitin is retaining full guard.
Pervitin is trying to control the position but Ubereem postures up. #SUB2#
Pervitin has his foot on Ubereem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ubereem works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for a guillotine here but Ubereem defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for a guillotine here but Ubereem defends easily.
Ubereem stopping the sweep attempt from Pervitin.
Ubereem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pervitin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ubereem forces his way into half guard.
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is defending well. #SUB2#
Pervitin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ubereem is tapping! Great win for Pervitin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Pervitin!
Mr Pervitin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kiely closes the distance and clinches.
Maykit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiely pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Maykit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kiely napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kiely (0) vs (4) Maykit#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maykit's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Maykit! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kiely has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Woodie Maykit!
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.
Nedser Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gracie just content to control the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mcgillicutty is trying to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.#T2##T3#
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgillicutty.
#T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgillicutty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgillicutty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the back.
Mcgillicutty wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (9) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (11) Gracie#T6#
Mcgillicutty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Mcgillicutty with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie staying calm.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is staying tight to Mcgillicutty's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Mcgillicutty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the pace. #T9##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (17) Gracie
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (20) Gracie
Gracie biding his time, controlling Mcgillicutty. #T10#
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Mcgillicutty rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Mcgillicutty buck him off.
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mcgillicutty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gracie.#T12#
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
What can Mcgillicutty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Good control from Gracie.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
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.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (20) Gracie#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (24) Gracie
Gracie controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 24 to 6.
Kron Gracie 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 31 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 52 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz fails with the takedown.#TD#
Rolla throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rolla is in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Cruz
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Rolla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position. #SUB#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Cruz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolla 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.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cruz's thigh. Cruz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz looking to control.
#T2#
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Rolla pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Rolla from advancing to side control.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Cruz
Rolla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Rolla wants to take Cruz's back here but Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rolla looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla fails to move to back control.
Cruz 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: Rolla (8) vs (0) Cruz#T5#
Rolla wants to control the position but Cruz frees himself and scrambles - Rolla manages to regain control in side control.
Cruz stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz is not content to let Rolla control the position. #T6#
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Rolla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cruz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (10) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to hold on but Rolla postures up.#SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but Cruz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Rolla is defending the position.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Rolla trying to control the position here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rolla has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cruz is looking to defend but Rolla has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cruz! Rolla pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cruz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rio Rolla! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCoy has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
#TD2#
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (4) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
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.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to remain calm as McCoy controls from the top position.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Brown 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. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Brown wants to control but McCoy postures up.
McCoy wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McCoy. #T4#
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (4) vs (4) Brown
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (6) vs (4) Brown
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McCoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCoy has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.#T6#
McCoy stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCoy defends it easily.#T7#
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy is working hard here to advance position.
Brown looking to control.
Brown wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Brown keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass. #T8#
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
McCoy controlling from the top position.
McCoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCoy pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy slips nicely into half guard.
Brown trying to hold on to McCoy's head to control him but McCoy postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
McCoy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (9) vs (4) Brown
McCoy content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCoy controlling the pace for now.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.#T13#
Brown regains half guard.
McCoy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
#T14#
Well, if McCoy 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.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but McCoy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (12) vs (4) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is not content to let McCoy control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy 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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