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Pitbull XVII 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Alden Morris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jayden Payne!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Payne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morris (0) vs (4) Payne#SUB2#
Payne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payne advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morris (0) vs (6) Payne
Morris is looking to improve his position but Payne isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Payne is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morris shrugs it off.
Morris wants to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne tries to take Morris's back but instead Morris uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Morris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payne is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris won't allow Payne to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Payne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Payne eventually gives up the hold.
Morris wants to control but Payne is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Payne trying to mount his opponent but Morris defends it. #SUB2#
Payne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Payne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Payne is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Morris looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Payne is working for a kimura here but Morris manages to reverse the position and he's now in Payne's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (2) vs (6) Payne#T2#
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (2) vs (8) Payne
Payne pushes down on Morris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Payne is very close to passing his half guard.
Payne moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morris (2) vs (11) Payne
Payne has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morris (2) vs (13) Payne
Payne is looking to work his way around to Morris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Payne looking for a guillotine from mount but Morris is having none of it.
Payne prevents Morris from getting the reversal.
Morris gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payne works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morris (2) vs (16) Payne#SUB2#
Payne is working for a guillotine from mount but Morris frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Morris (2) vs (19) Payne#SUB2#
Payne patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Payne looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Payne working for a choke but Morris is defending well.
Payne is hanging on to Morris's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Morris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Payne's arms. #SUB2#
Payne looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Payne is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Morris just trying to survive but Payne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Payne working for a choke but Morris is defending well.
Morris wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Payne working for a choke but Morris is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Payne working for the choke. #SUB2#
Morris 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 Payne gets his way!
#SUB2#
Payne patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Payne avoiding Morris 's attempts to control his hands.
Morris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Payne's guard. Nice work there by Morris.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (4) vs (19) Payne
Morris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (4) vs (21) Payne#T6#
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morris (4) vs (24) Payne
Payne has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morris (4) vs (26) Payne#SUB2#
Payne has hold of Morris's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morris manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Payne avoids the attempt from Morris to control.
Payne is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Payne is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Payne has hold of Morris's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morris manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morris is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Payne looking to isolate an arm here. Morris doesn't see it coming and as Payne extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Payne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jayden Payne!
A very excited looking Jayden Payne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Emerson Conley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Conley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conley. #TD2#
Conley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Conley
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.
Savage is pulling down on Conley's head to control his posture.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conley looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Conley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Savage 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 wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #SUB#
Conley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conley has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.
Savage is pulling down on Conley's head. It's preventing any offense from Conley, at least for the moment.#T3#
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage wants to sweep here but Conley controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Conley stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage pulls Conley in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Savage 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 wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Savage is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savage is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Savage working for a triangle but Conley defends it easily.
#T6#
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Conley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conley stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.#T7#
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage keeping full guard, as Conley tries to pass.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T8#
Conley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Conley looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#T11#
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage is controlling Conley's posture.#SUB#
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage keeping full guard, as Conley tries to pass. #T12#
Conley trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Savage controlling the position.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Conley is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Savage 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.
Conley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #SUB#
Savage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conley 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 Savage. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (0) vs (5) Conley#T14#
Savage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (5) Conley
Conley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Conley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conley pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conley wins on points by 5 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zackery Russo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#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: Russo (0) vs (2) Osterman
Russo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osterman is one step ahead there.
Osterman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Osterman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Osterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Osterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russo gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Russo is pulling down on Osterman's head to control his posture.
Russo keeping full guard, as Osterman tries to pass.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Osterman 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.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Osterman 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#
Osterman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osterman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Osterman 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#
Osterman drops back looking for a leg! Russo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russo manages to kick Osterman off! Osterman jumps back into Russo's guard.
Osterman looks winded!#T2#
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osterman is one step ahead there.
Osterman forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Osterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Osterman is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Osterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterman.
Osterman prevents Russo from improving his position.
Russo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russo.
Osterman stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Russo (2) vs (2) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterman is retaining full guard.
Russo pushes down on Osterman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Osterman is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Russo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (5) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman has given up his back here. Will Russo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Russo (8) vs (2) Osterman#SUB#
Russo is persistently looking for the submission but Osterman is defending it well.
Osterman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Russo fails to move to back control.
Russo trying to control but Osterman is having none of it.
Osterman 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.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
Russo is controlling the pace.
Russo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osterman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Russo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Russo stalling.
Russo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osterman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Osterman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Osterman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Osterman.
Osterman keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass. #T7#
Russo passes into half guard.
Osterman is staying active underneath Russo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura but Osterman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo moves into full mount! Osterman won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (11) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Osterman is pressing down on Russo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osterman keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Osterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Osterman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Osterman working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Osterman has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (14) vs (2) Osterman#T9#
Russo wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy.
Russo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Osterman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osterman is looking to regain half guard here but Russo keeps moving and retains side control.
Osterman prevents Russo from moving into mount.
Russo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Osterman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Russo (16) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Osterman gets back to half guard.
Russo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (19) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.#T10#
Osterman prevents Russo from moving into mount.
Osterman tries to improve position but can't.
Russo trying to control the position but Osterman is working away.
Russo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Osterman's legs. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russo wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy.
Russo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Osterman's legs.
Osterman tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.#T11#
Osterman is not content to let Russo control the position.
Osterman is looking for a sweep.
Osterman keeps trying to improve his position.
Russo trying to control the action but Osterman is working from the bottom.
Osterman is looking for a sweep.
Russo tries to advance to mount but Osterman denies him.
Osterman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Russo seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#T12##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
Russo wants to take a breather but Osterman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo controlling the action here.
Russo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Osterman! Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (22) vs (2) Osterman
Russo wants to take Osterman's back but he can't do it this time.
Russo controlling from mount. #T13#
Osterman working to try and regain half guard.
Osterman is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Russo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Osterman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Osterman shrugs it off.
Russo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Russo has hold of Osterman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Osterman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Russo trying to control but Osterman is having none of it.
Osterman 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.#T14#
Osterman is pressing down on Russo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russo passes into half guard.
Russo is trying to control. Osterman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Osterman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Russo is tapping! Great win for Osterman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Osterman! |
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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; Linkavitch Chomofsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chomofsky has closed the distance and engaged Chukwuma in a clinch.
#TD2#
Chukwuma drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chomofsky passes into half guard.
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Chomofsky keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomofsky is looking to advance position but Chukwuma won't allow it.
Chomofsky 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.#SUB#
Chomofsky seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chukwuma is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
A relieved looking Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Hill
Lauzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hill wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Lauzon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lauzon manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lauzon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (2) Hill
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lauzon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lauzon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lauzon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hill! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (2) vs (6) Hill
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.
Hill tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lauzon trying to remain calm as Hill controls from the top position.
Hill is trying to move to mount but Lauzon reverses beautifully and ends up in Hill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (6) Hill
Hill looking to control.
Lauzon stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (6) Hill
Hill prevents Lauzon from improving position.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working. #T3#
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lauzon wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lauzon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
Lauzon is fighting to break Hill's control of his arms but Hill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Lauzon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lauzon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (10) vs (6) Hill
Hill is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lauzon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Lauzon is working to tighten his grip on Hill's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hill has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lauzon is really squeezing tight and eventually Hill passes out! Lauzon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Lauzon! |
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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 5 wins and 5 losses; Hero Complex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Riley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Complex (0) vs (2) Riley
Riley controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Complex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Complex is trying to keep Riley in close.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Complex keeping hold of Riley's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Riley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Complex wants to control the action here but instead Riley manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Complex (0) vs (5) Riley
Complex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Complex sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Well, if Riley 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.
Complex tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#T4#
Riley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Complex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
Riley wants to pass to mount but Complex is defending the position.
Riley trying to control the pace. #T5#
Complex trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Riley manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Complex (0) vs (8) Riley
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riley wants to take Complex's back here but Complex is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Complex working to try and regain half guard.
Complex is controlling an arm, preventing Riley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Riley controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley fails to advance to Complex's back.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Complex tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away. #T8#
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Complex regains half guard.
Riley is pressing down on Complex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Complex is holding on for now. #T9#
Complex trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley is pressing down on Complex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Complex is holding on for now.
Riley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
It looks like Riley 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.
Complex wants to control the action here but instead Riley manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Complex (0) vs (11) Riley
Complex tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Complex is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Riley fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex has given up his back. Will we see Riley going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Complex (0) vs (14) Riley
Riley controlling from the back.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Riley is continuing to stall.
Riley has the hooks in. Complex is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Complex is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Riley.
#T13#
Riley gets his hands free as Complex looks to control. #T14#
Riley controls the action.#SUB2#
Riley has the hooks in. Complex is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Riley passes his arm under Complex's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Complex taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
Billy Riley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Key is looking to clinch. #TD#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Key was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Key
Key keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Key working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams controlling the action here.
Key won't allow Williams to pass to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Key tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Key looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Key
Williams mounts Key! Really nice guard pass there!
Key is looking to get to half guard.
Williams controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Key is trying desperately to improve position.
Key keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Williams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Key for as long as he can get away with.
Key is wriggling around trying to escape.
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Williams has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (8) vs (0) Key
I would not like to be Key right now.
Williams continues to stall.#T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Williams.
Williams is hanging on to Key's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Key has hold of Williams's leg, trying to break free but it's let Williams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Key is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Williams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Kanud Odimabesser!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Odimabesser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sisko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Odimabesser can't fight it off and eventually Sisko manages to take the fight to the floor. Odimabesser looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (0) Odimabesser
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sisko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odimabesser is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Odimabesser is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Odimabesser is controlling Sisko's posture.
Sisko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sisko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Odimabesser for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sisko being controlled here momentarily.
Sisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Sisko wants to control from the top but Odimabesser keeps moving.
Odimabesser is pulling down on Sisko's head to control his posture.
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Odimabesser has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Sisko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odimabesser is controlling Sisko's posture.
Odimabesser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sisko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Odimabesser pulls Sisko in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisko from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Odimabesser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sisko defends it easily.#T8#
Sisko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odimabesser is keeping the position for now.
Odimabesser pulls Sisko in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Sisko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Odimabesser trying to control the position.
Sisko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Odimabesser is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odimabesser is keeping the position for now.
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sisko looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Odimabesser has his hands on Sisko's head, controlling the position.
Sisko stays in close to Odimabesser's body and controls the position. #T12##SUB2#
Odimabesser has his foot on Sisko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisko works his way back into a safe position though.
Odimabesser pulls Sisko in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sisko forces his way into half guard.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but Odimabesser defending well. #T13#
Odimabesser keeping control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sisko'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.
Sisko stalling.
Odimabesser is doing well to control the position and prevent Sisko from advancing to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Sisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sisko wants to free his trapped foot but Odimabesser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Etxeberria gets caught flat footed, as Mcgillicutty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Etxeberria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Etxeberria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty working for a triangle but Etxeberria defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria'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.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs off his back but Etxeberria has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Etxeberria pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Etxeberria controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Etxeberria pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Etxeberria moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
A lull in the action here.
Mcgillicutty 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.
Etxeberria gets to mount! Mcgillicutty was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Etxeberria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mcgillicutty is holding on tight.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position but Etxeberria isn't that keen on the idea.
Etxeberria with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcgillicutty for as long as he can get away with.
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgillicutty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Etxeberria wants to free his trapped foot but Mcgillicutty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Etxeberria is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard but Etxeberria has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria tries to control but Mcgillicutty wriggling away.
Etxeberria content just to control the position here.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Etxeberria manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcgillicutty to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (13) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Etxeberria 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.
I really don't envy Mcgillicutty right now.
Etxeberria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Etxeberria is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Etxeberria looking for the RNC.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Etxeberria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Etxeberria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Etxeberria! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is being controlled here.
Etxeberria advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (19) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria content just to control the position here.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position but Etxeberria isn't that keen on the idea.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is still trying to improve position.
Etxeberria looking to control but Mcgillicutty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgillicutty is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgillicutty 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: Etxeberria (22) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria is riding his opponent, not letting Mcgillicutty buck him off.
Mcgillicutty breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (22) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has gone for a leg lock! Etxeberria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (24) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Etxeberria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Etxeberria defends well.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Etxeberria defends well.
Etxeberria trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #T9#
Etxeberria's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Etxeberria stacks Mcgillicutty on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Etxeberria! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (27) vs (6) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Etxeberria escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Etxeberria! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (30) vs (6) Mcgillicutty
The referee asks Etxeberria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Etxeberria prefers to stall for the moment though.
Etxeberria has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (32) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#T10#
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (35) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Mcgillicutty preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Etxeberria.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Etxeberria struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to roll into a better position but Etxeberria has get a rear naked choke and Mcgillicutty is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bráulio Etxeberria!
Bráulio Etxeberria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
McCoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maykit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maykit drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maykit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
McCoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maykit after a bit of a struggle.
McCoy tries to score a body lock takedown but Maykit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gillechriosd McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maykit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
McCoy rushes Maykit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maykit looking for a takedown.
McCoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maykit is defending well.#TD#
McCoy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Maykit
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maykit pulls McCoy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maykit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Maykit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maykit seems keen to control McCoy's posture.
McCoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Maykit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maykit holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Maykit keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T3#
Maykit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maykit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Maykit#T4#
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
Maykit postures up.
Maykit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
McCoy trying to control the position here. #T5#
Maykit preventing the sweep.
McCoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maykit is one step ahead there.
Maykit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
Maykit won't allow McCoy to sweep him here.
Maykit controlling from the top position.
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (4) vs (2) Maykit
Maykit pulls McCoy in close to prevent any damage.
McCoy content to stall in guard here.
McCoy is fighting to break Maykit's control of his arms but Maykit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit pulls McCoy in close to prevent any damage.
McCoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maykit wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Maykit has his hands on McCoy's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Maykit keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
Maykit being controlled here, momentarily.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Maykit.#T11#
Maykit pulls McCoy in to control the position.
Maykit keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass. #T12#
Maykit trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
Maykit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maykit is trying is best to control the position here.
Maykit gets full guard.#T13#
McCoy looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy content to stall in guard here.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Maykit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maykit is trying to control the position but McCoy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gillechriosd McCoy 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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