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Pitbull XIX 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ji Hun Wee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jung Yu Sin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Yu Sin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wee napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wee (0) vs (4) Yu Sin#SUB2#
Yu Sin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yu Sin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wee (0) vs (6) Yu Sin
Yu Sin fails to move to back control.
Wee working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yu Sin working for a submission but Wee is keeping him at bay.
Wee is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Yu Sin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Yu Sin is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Wee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yu Sin.
Wee regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yu Sin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wee wants to improve his position but Yu Sin is controlling well.
Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wee working for a triangle but Yu Sin defends it easily.
Wee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu Sin is one step ahead there. #T2#
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yu Sin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yu Sin drops back looking for a leg! Wee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wee manages to kick Yu Sin off! Yu Sin jumps back into Wee's guard.
Wee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu Sin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu Sin wants to pass the guard but Wee is keeping the position.
Wee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (2) vs (6) Yu Sin
Wee passes Yu Sin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Wee is looking for a kimura here.
Wee is looking to advance position but Yu Sin won't allow it.
Yu Sin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura but Yu Sin is defending well.
#SUB#
Wee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yu Sin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wee pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yu Sin defends it well.
Yu Sin manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Yu Sin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (2) vs (8) Yu Sin
Yu Sin wants to pass the guard but Wee is keeping the position.
Wee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yu Sin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yu Sin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wee wants to sweep but no luck.
Yu Sin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Yu Sin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wee is just riding it out for now. Yu Sin eventually gives up the hold.
Wee is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yu Sin is trying to work for a kimura but Wee is defending well.
#SUB2#
Yu Sin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wee wants to improve his position but Yu Sin is controlling well.
Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yu Sin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yu Sin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yu Sin preventing the sweep. #T6#
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yu Sin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (4) vs (8) Yu Sin
Yu Sin 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.
Wee stands and throws Yu Sin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (7) vs (8) Yu Sin
Yu Sin prevents Wee from improving position.
Yu Sin manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yu Sin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wee.
Yu Sin gets full guard.#T7#
Wee advances to half guard.
Yu Sin is in trouble now - Wee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (10) vs (8) Yu Sin#SUB#
Wee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wee fails to advance to Yu Sin's back.
Yu Sin is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Wee is working for a guillotine from mount but Yu Sin frees his head quite easily.
Yu Sin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wee is looking to work his way around to Yu Sin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Wee working for a guillotine from mount but Yu Sin is in no mood to give up. #T8#
Yu Sin can't escape the position.
Yu Sin keeps trying to improve his position.
Yu Sin gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Yu Sin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wee.
Wee prevents Yu Sin from improving his position.
Wee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (13) vs (8) Yu Sin
Yu Sin has given up his back. Will we see Wee going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Wee (16) vs (8) Yu Sin#T9#
Yu Sin turns into Wee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (16) vs (10) Yu Sin
Wee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wee keeping full guard, as Yu Sin tries to pass.
Yu Sin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking for a kimura but Wee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yu Sin to get the leverage.
Wee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yu Sin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (16) vs (13) Yu Sin
Wee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (18) vs (13) Yu Sin#SUB#
Wee is working for a kimura but Yu Sin is defending it quite comfortably.
Yu Sin tries to get to full guard but Wee has control of the leg.
Wee is looking to advance position but Yu Sin won't allow it. #T10#
Yu Sin wants to improve his position but Wee is controlling well.
Wee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (21) vs (13) Yu Sin
Wee is looking to work his way around to Yu Sin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wee (24) vs (13) Yu Sin
Wee has the hooks in. Yu Sin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wee tightening his grip on Yu Sin, looking for the choke.
Yu Sin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Wee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T11#
Yu Sin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wee is breathing heavily.
Yu Sin tries to get to full guard but Wee has control of the leg.
Wee trying to pass the guard but Yu Sin defending well.
Yu Sin wants to improve his position but Wee is controlling well.
Wee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (27) vs (13) Yu Sin
Yu Sin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Wee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yu Sin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yu Sin shrugs it off. #SUB#
Wee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T12#
Yu Sin is trying to escape the mount.
Yu Sin regains half guard.
Wee tries to pass to full mount but Yu Sin defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (30) vs (13) Yu Sin
Yu Sin is looking to get to half guard.
Yu Sin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (30) vs (15) Yu Sin
Wee wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu Sin is one step ahead there.
Yu Sin forces his way into half guard.
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but Wee defending well. #SUB2#
Yu Sin is working for a submission of some sort.
Wee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (32) vs (15) Yu Sin
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Wee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yu Sin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (32) vs (17) Yu Sin
Yu Sin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (32) vs (20) Yu Sin
Wee manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yu Sin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wee is just riding it out for now. Yu Sin eventually gives up the hold.
Yu Sin prevents Wee from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yu Sin. #SUB2#
Yu Sin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wee takes the fight on points by 32 to 20.
An out of breath Ji Hun Wee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rockmuller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keil to the ground. Rockmuller is now in Keil's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Keil
Our spies down at at Royal Combat Academy inform us that Keil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rockmuller is pushing down on Keil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keil is fighting to maintain full guard but Rockmuller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rockmuller passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Keil
Keil is trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rockmuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockmuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rockmuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keil is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keil has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keil is looking to regain half guard here but Rockmuller keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Rockmuller is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Keil will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Keil is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rockmuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keil is not content to let Rockmuller control the position.
Keil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keil is refusing to be controlled, as Rockmuller sits in half guard.
Keil is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rockmuller works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Keil
Keil can't escape the position.
Rockmuller looking to control but Keil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keil 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.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rockmuller seems to be looking for submissions.
Keil is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller wants to take a breather but Keil is having none of it. #SUB#
Rockmuller is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockmuller trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rockmuller wants to work for an arm triangle but Keil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Rockmuller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Keil! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (11) vs (0) Keil
Keil is trying to escape the mount.
Keil has given up his back. Will we see Rockmuller going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (14) vs (0) Keil
Keil tries to roll but Rockmuller sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Rockmuller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rockmuller is trying to stick to Keil's back but Keil is turning into Rockmuller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rockmuller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keil. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (14) vs (2) Keil#SUB#
Keil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockmuller is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Keil forces his way into half guard.
Keil trying to pass the guard but Rockmuller defending well.
Rockmuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller keeping hold of Keil's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Keil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rockmuller has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Keil wants to free his trapped foot but Rockmuller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keil works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (14) vs (5) Keil
Rockmuller tries to hold on but Keil pushes him away. #SUB2#
Keil goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rockmuller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (16) vs (5) Keil
Rockmuller looking to pass the guard.
Keil wants to sweep but no luck.
Keil keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Keil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockmuller defends well.
Rockmuller forces his way into half guard.
Rockmuller wants to free his trapped foot but Keil is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura but Keil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rockmuller to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Keil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keil gets back to full guard.
Keil 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.
Rockmuller passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (19) vs (5) Keil
Rockmuller wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy.
Keil is being controlled here. #T7#
Keil is not content to let Rockmuller control the position.
Keil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rockmuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keil! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (22) vs (5) Keil
Rockmuller mounts Keil! Really nice guard pass there!
Rockmuller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockmuller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keil working to try and regain half guard.
Rockmuller looking to control but Keil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Rockmuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keil is looking to improve his position but Rockmuller isn't that keen on the idea.
Rockmuller wants to take Keil's back here but Keil is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Rockmuller has control of Keil's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keil regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Keil is trying to escape the mount.
Rockmuller looking to control but Keil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keil is working to get back to half guard.
#T9##SUB#
Rockmuller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keil 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.
Rockmuller is keen to just control but Keil is a slippery customer.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rockmuller is working for a kimura but Keil is defending it quite comfortably.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockmuller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (25) vs (5) Keil#T10#
Rockmuller controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Rockmuller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rockmuller working for a guillotine from mount but Keil is in no mood to give up.
Keil is looking to get to half guard.
Rockmuller looking to control but Keil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keil is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rockmuller has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (28) vs (5) Keil#SUB#
Keil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rockmuller. #T11#
Keil can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Keil defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rockmuller has the hooks in. Keil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rockmuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Keil knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Keil for a finish.
Keil is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rockmuller off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Keil wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rockmuller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Keil is defending well though. Rockmuller let's go of the attempt for now.
Rockmuller keeps control of the position as Keil tries to break free.
#SUB#
Keil fending off the submission attempt from Rockmuller. #SUB#
Keil defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rockmuller's arms. #T12#
Keil tries to roll but Rockmuller sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Keil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rockmuller.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Rockmuller looking for the choke but no joy.
Rockmuller is hanging on to Keil's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Keil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller doesn't have the hooks in and Keil manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (28) vs (7) Keil#T13#
Keil wants to pass the guard but Rockmuller is keeping the position.
Rockmuller controls Keil momentarily but Keil frees himself.
Keil tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard.
Rockmuller can't keep his opponent in guard - Keil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Keil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockmuller is just riding it out for now. Keil eventually gives up the hold.
Keil looks winded!
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Rockmuller defends it. #T14#
Rockmuller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Keil is thwarting Rockmuller's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keil is looking to pass Rockmuller's guard but actually Rockmuller recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 28 to 7.
Post fight, Don Rockmuller stared into the camera and said '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 3 wins and 1 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kyrvänsyylä. No joy for Pervitin on that attempt.
Kyrvänsyylä has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Kyrvänsyylä has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pervitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his foot on Pervitin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pervitin works his way back into a safe position though.
Pervitin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a guillotine here but Pervitin defends easily.
#SUB#
Pervitin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pervitin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin won't allow Kyrvänsyylä to sweep him here.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping moving, preventing Pervitin from controlling successfully.
Pervitin looking to pass the guard.
Pervitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Pervitin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pervitin has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Pervitin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pervitin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pervitin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pervitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position for now.
Pervitin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pervitin is working hard here to advance position.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pervitin defends it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pervitin pushing down on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pervitin seems to be working for a kimura but Kyrvänsyylä defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pervitin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Pervitin is trying to control. Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve his position but Pervitin is controlling well.
Kyrvänsyylä gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pervitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (0) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Pervitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pervitin working for a triangle but Kyrvänsyylä defends it easily.
#T3#
Pervitin is trying to control the position but Kyrvänsyylä postures up.
Kyrvänsyylä slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for a kimura but Pervitin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyrvänsyylä works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (5) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pervitin has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Pervitin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is persistently looking for the submission but Pervitin is defending it well.
Pervitin tries to escape the position.
Kyrvänsyylä avoiding Pervitin 's attempts to control his hands.
Pervitin tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pervitin fending off the submission attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä is hanging on to Pervitin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T5#
Pervitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kyrvänsyylä is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pervitin! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (11) Kyrvänsyylä
Pervitin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyrvänsyylä pulls his head out easily.
Kyrvänsyylä moves into full mount! Pervitin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (14) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has hold of Pervitin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pervitin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pervitin is looking to improve his position but Kyrvänsyylä isn't that keen on the idea.
Pervitin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wanis Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has hold of Pervitin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pervitin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T6#
Pervitin is desperately trying to improve his position but Kyrvänsyylä has a good base and remains in mount.
Pervitin has given up his back. Will we see Kyrvänsyylä going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke from the back.
Kyrvänsyylä not allowing Pervitin to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pervitin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pervitin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pervitin for a finish.
Pervitin breaks Kyrvänsyylä's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä
Pervitin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyrvänsyylä's guard.
Pervitin prevents Kyrvänsyylä from improving his position.
Pervitin trying to control from half guard but Kyrvänsyylä is working away.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Pervitin is looking to take a break and control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pervitin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Pervitin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pervitin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to improve his position.
#T8##SUB#
Pervitin is looking for a kimura but Kyrvänsyylä is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pervitin to get the leverage.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Pervitin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyrvänsyylä is still trying to improve position.
Pervitin wants to pass to mount but Kyrvänsyylä is defending the position.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to roll over but Pervitin keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pervitin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kyrvänsyylä moves into full guard.
Pervitin won't allow Kyrvänsyylä to sweep him here. #T9##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pervitin defends well.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pervitin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pervitin is aware though and is defending well.
Pervitin preventing the sweep.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyrvänsyylä looks winded!
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyrvänsyylä bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pervitin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (19) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Pervitin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyrvänsyylä defends well.
Pervitin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyrvänsyylä advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Pervitin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyrvänsyylä pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pervitin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä seems to be working for a kimura but Pervitin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä seems to be working for a kimura but Pervitin defends the submission attempt.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass to mount but Pervitin is defending the position. #T11#
Pervitin trying to control here.
Kyrvänsyylä works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (2) vs (22) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kyrvänsyylä has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pervitin is looking for a sweep.
Pervitin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (4) vs (22) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pervitin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pervitin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pervitin (4) vs (26) Kyrvänsyylä
You can see the frustration on Pervitin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12##SUB2#
Pervitin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Pervitin, looking for the choke.
Pervitin tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pervitin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pervitin for a finish.
Kyrvänsyylä is hanging on to Pervitin's back as he tries to escape.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to stick to Pervitin's back but Pervitin is turning into Kyrvänsyylä. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyrvänsyylä's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pervitin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (6) vs (26) Kyrvänsyylä
Pervitin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Pervitin drops back looking for a leg! Kyrvänsyylä is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyrvänsyylä manages to kick Pervitin off! Pervitin jumps back into Kyrvänsyylä's guard. #T13##SUB#
Pervitin 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.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pervitin defends well.
Pervitin trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
Pervitin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pervitin is aware though and is defending well.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pervitin trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (6) vs (28) Kyrvänsyylä
Pervitin trying to hold on to Kyrvänsyylä's head to control him but Kyrvänsyylä postures up.
#SUB#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyrvänsyylä pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyrvänsyylä pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyrvänsyylä works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (6) vs (31) Kyrvänsyylä
Pervitin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrvänsyylä wins on points by 31 to 6.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 12 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chukwuma defends it nicely.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Chukwuma sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chukwuma 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) Chukwuma
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chukwuma wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Williams is now in half guard.
Chukwuma is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma is positioning himself well to prevent Williams advancing to mount.
Williams is taking a breather. Chukwuma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Chukwuma is working away.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Chukwuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Chukwuma is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Chukwuma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Williams pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to control but Chukwuma wriggling away.
Chukwuma gets back to half guard.
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Williams trying to control from half guard but Chukwuma is working away.
Chukwuma won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Chukwuma defends the submission attempt.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Chukwuma wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Chukwuma regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Chukwuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chukwuma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwuma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chukwuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chukwuma wants to sweep but no luck. #T5##SUB2#
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chukwuma has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chukwuma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Chukwuma up and slammed him! Chukwuma can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (8) vs (0) Chukwuma#T6#
Williams takes a little break here. Chukwuma wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chukwuma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Chukwuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
#T7#
Williams trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (11) vs (0) Chukwuma
Williams wants to take Chukwuma's back but he can't do it this time.
Chukwuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Chukwuma gets back to half guard.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Chukwuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chukwuma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chukwuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Chukwuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwuma, not yet.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chukwuma is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chukwuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into half guard.
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams is taking a breather. Chukwuma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.
Chukwuma is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back.
Chukwuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB2#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is thwarting Chukwuma's attempts to control the position.
Williams wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy. #T12#
Chukwuma is trying to control but Williams passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (14) vs (0) Chukwuma
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Chukwuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chukwuma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Williams in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chukwuma is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Williams!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Williams made sure he mentioned Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Matsuda darts in and clinches Marlin up against the cage.
Marlin tries for a takedown but Matsuda manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Matsuda has picked Marlin up - he's going for a ride! Matsuda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Marlin
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matsuda trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it.
Marlin wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Marlin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matsuda has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Marlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matsuda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Marlin can't escape the position.
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Matsuda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marlin is surviving well by controlling Matsuda's body position as best he can.
Matsuda with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Matsuda trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Matsuda looking to secure an arm triangle but Marlin defends it well. #T2#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Matsuda is really struggling to control Marlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matsuda is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marlin with the active half guard here but Matsuda passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (8) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Matsuda trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsuda is controlling the pace.
Matsuda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Matsuda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking for submissions but instead, Marlin has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.#SUB#
Matsuda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Marlin is looking to sweep but instead, Matsuda has passed into half guard.
Marlin gets full guard.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Matsuda pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Marlin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Matsuda throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marlin's body to avoid the submission. Marlin has instead reached around Matsuda's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marlin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Striped Marlin!
A very excited looking Striped Marlin 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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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 4 wins and 4 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 53 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cruz feints and as Lauzon raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lauzon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lauzon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lauzon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (4) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz regains half guard.#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
Lauzon prevents Cruz from improving his position.#T1#
Cruz is not content to let Lauzon control the position.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon controlling the action here.
Lauzon is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Lauzon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lauzon passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #SUB#
Lauzon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Lauzon eventually gives up the hold.
Lauzon prevents Cruz from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Lauzon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #T5##SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Cruz gets full guard.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Lauzon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lauzon.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lauzon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lauzon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (7) vs (6) Cruz#T7##SUB2#
Lauzon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz is trying to stick to Lauzon's back but Lauzon is turning into Cruz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cruz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lauzon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (9) vs (6) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz looks winded!
Lauzon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz 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. #T8#
Lauzon passes into half guard.
Lauzon wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage. #T9##SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Lauzon trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Lauzon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (12) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Lauzon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lauzon tries to control but Cruz wriggling away. #SUB#
Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz pushes a forearm under Lauzon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lauzon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darian Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Darian Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Robertson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon trying to control but Robertson postures up.
Robertson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (0) Solomon
Robertson 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.
Solomon is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Robertson has control of Solomon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Solomon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Solomon regains half guard.
Robertson prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Solomon keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Solomon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it. #T2#
Robertson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (8) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Robertson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Solomon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Robertson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Solomon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Solomon shrugs it off.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Solomon to control.#SUB#
Robertson goes for an armbar but Solomon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (8) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving. #T4#
Solomon passes Robertson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robertson is not content to let Solomon control the position.
Solomon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (8) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Robertson is holding on tight.
Robertson tries to reverse the position but Solomon maintains control.
Solomon wants to control but Robertson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Well, if Solomon 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.
#T5#
Solomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working. #SUB2#
Solomon is looking for a kimura here.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (10) vs (5) Solomon#SUB2#
Solomon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Robertson drops back looking for a leg! Solomon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Solomon manages to kick Robertson off! Robertson jumps back into Solomon's guard.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Solomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson stands and throws Solomon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (13) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robertson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (16) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB#
Robertson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Solomon is surviving well by controlling Robertson's body position as best he can.
Solomon regains half guard.
Solomon gets full guard.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Solomon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Robertson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (19) vs (5) Solomon
Robertson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (21) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Robertson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Solomon is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Solomon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (21) vs (7) Solomon
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solomon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (23) vs (7) Solomon
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Solomon has an active guard here but Robertson has managed to pass into half guard.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solomon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson preventing the sweep. #T12#
Solomon is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Robertson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Solomon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robertson passes into half guard.
Robertson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (26) vs (7) Solomon
Solomon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13##SUB#
Robertson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Robertson has hold of Solomon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Solomon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Solomon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (26) vs (9) Solomon
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (28) vs (9) Solomon#SUB2#
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solomon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Solomon's legs - danger averted.
Robertson pushes down on Solomon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robertson is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
Solomon is looking to get back to full guard here but Robertson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (31) vs (9) Solomon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson takes the fight on points by 31 to 9. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maykit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Maykit
A lull in the action here as Maykit stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown struggling a bit here.#T1#
Maykit takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Maykit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Brown is not content to let Maykit control the position.
Maykit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Maykit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maykit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maykit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (7) Maykit
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Maykit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Maykit prevents Brown from getting the reversal.#T5#
Brown is controlling an arm, preventing Maykit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maykit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Maykit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (10) Maykit#T6#
Maykit controls the action.
Brown trying to control the hands but Maykit won't let him.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Maykit keeps control of the position.
Maykit is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
Maykit keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
#T7#
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Maykit controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Maykit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brown trying to control the hands but Maykit won't let him. #T8#
Maykit has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maykit just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to break free.
#T9#
Brown turns into Maykit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (10) Maykit
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Maykit won't allow it.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (10) Maykit
Maykit is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Brown tries to take Maykit's back but instead Maykit uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Maykit is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is pressing down on Maykit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maykit is holding on for now.
Maykit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Maykit is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (10) Maykit
Maykit is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maykit is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (12) Maykit
Maykit preventing the sweep.
Maykit 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. #T12##SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Maykit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maykit in particular looking to stall.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maykit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maykit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (12) vs (12) Maykit#T13##SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Maykit is defending well.
Maykit turns into Brown and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (14) Maykit
Maykit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maykit pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Maykit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maykit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (17) Maykit
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit fails to advance to Brown's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 17 to 12.
Woodie Maykit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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