Pitbull XXIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

180 cm
18 yrs
180 lbs

184 cm
40 yrs
175 lbs

Savage

Jinx

Undercard bout

185 cm
18 yrs
185 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
170 lbs

Thule

Wayne

Undercard bout

190 cm
40 yrs
200 lbs

178 cm
29 yrs
165 lbs

Matsuda

Illir

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 2 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Illir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Matsuda moves into range and clinches up with Illir.
Illir jumps guard but Matsuda stands there with Illir around his waist. Illir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Matsuda has picked Illir 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) Illir
Matsuda trying to control from half guard but Illir is working away.
Matsuda is pressing down on Illir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Illir is holding on for now.
Illir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but Illir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsuda works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Illir
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Illir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Illir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matsuda's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Matsuda is trying to control. Illir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but Illir is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda is trying to control. Illir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for a kimura but Illir is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illir keeps working.
Illir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsuda trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom.
Matsuda advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Illir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Illir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsuda. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Illir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsuda.
Matsuda is pressing down on Illir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Illir is holding on for now. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Illir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Illir moves into full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Illir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsuda defends it easily.#SUB2#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Illir looking for a guillotine here but Matsuda defends easily. #SUB2#
Illir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Illir is retaining full guard. #T4#
Matsuda trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Illir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Illir's legs - danger averted.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Illir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsuda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (8) vs (0) Illir#SUB#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Illir is trying to improve his position.
Illir gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
Illir looks winded!#SUB#
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Illir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for a kimura but Illir is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Illir tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg.
Illir moves into full guard.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Illir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsuda controls the pace.
Matsuda passes into half guard.
Matsuda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Illir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB2#
Illir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda wants to pass to mount but Illir is defending the position.
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Illir is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Matsuda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Matsuda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Illir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Illir is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
Matsuda prevents Illir from improving his position.#T8##SUB#
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Matsuda wants to work for an arm triangle but Illir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Illir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Matsuda is trying to control. Illir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (11) vs (0) Illir
Matsuda moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (14) vs (0) Illir#SUB#
Illir 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 Matsuda gets his way! #SUB#
Matsuda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Illir tries to escape but Matsuda has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Illir defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Illir tries to roll but Matsuda sticks to his back. #T10##SUB#
Illir 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 Matsuda gets his way!
Matsuda trying to control momentarily.
Illir is really stuck here. #SUB#
Illir showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Illir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Matsuda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Illir tries to escape the position. #T11##SUB#
Matsuda looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Illir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Illir showing good submission defense here.
Illir breaks Matsuda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (14) vs (2) Illir
Illir pushing down on Matsuda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
My spies in Crimson CrowN Combat inform me that Illir has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Illir is controlling well. #SUB2#
Illir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Illir wants to pass to mount but Matsuda is defending the position. #T12##SUB2#
Illir 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. #SUB#
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back.
Illir wants to free his trapped foot but Matsuda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Illir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsuda is just riding it out for now. Illir eventually gives up the hold.
Illir wants to free his trapped foot but Matsuda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Matsuda works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Matsuda has his foot on Illir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Illir works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Matsuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Illir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Illir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsuda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsuda has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (16) vs (2) Illir
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Illir is retaining full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsuda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Illir working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
Matsuda sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Illir looking for a triangle here. Matsuda is fighting it but it looks tight! Illir pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matsuda is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mehdi Illir!
Mehdi Illir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Undercard bout

178 cm
32 yrs
180 lbs

183 cm
38 yrs
185 lbs

Chomofsky

Takahashi

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 2 wins and 0 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chomofsky closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Chomofsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takahashi after a bit of a struggle.
Takahashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Takahashi wants the takedown. Chomofsky is fighting it off but Takahashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chomofsky's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (2) Takahashi#SUB#
Chomofsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chomofsky pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Chomofsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Chomofsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Takahashi 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.#T2#
Takahashi won't allow Chomofsky to sweep him here. #SUB#
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Chomofsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takahashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chomofsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Chomofsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomofsky is retaining full guard.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chomofsky working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Chomofsky is having none of it. #T4#
Chomofsky is in trouble now - Takahashi has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomofsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Chomofsky tries to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Chomofsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takahashi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.
Chomofsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chomofsky wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Chomofsky is looking to improve his position.
Chomofsky is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomofsky'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.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomofsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomofsky keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass.
Chomofsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Chomofsky throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takahashi escapes and throws Chomofsky's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (8) Takahashi
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Takahashi staying calm.
More stalling from Takahashi.#T8#
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomofsky keeps working.
Chomofsky tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Chomofsky is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Chomofsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi controls the position from side control.
Chomofsky wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Chomofsky being controlled for a moment. #T10#
It looks like Takahashi 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.#T11#
Chomofsky tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi taking a breather here.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Takahashi trying to control the position but Chomofsky is working away.
Chomofsky is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Chomofsky is working away. #SUB2#
Takahashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomofsky keeps working.
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chomofsky tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 8 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Genkei Takahashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Undercard bout

170 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

Taylor

Rockmuller

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 0 wins and 1 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Taylor gets caught napping as Rockmuller dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (0) vs (2) Rockmuller#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockmuller defends well.
Rockmuller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rockmuller wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Rockmuller controlling him for the moment.
Rockmuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Rockmuller defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockmuller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Rockmuller looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockmuller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockmuller passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor won't allow Rockmuller to pass to mount.
Taylor is in trouble now - Rockmuller has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (0) vs (5) Rockmuller
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
Rockmuller wants to take Taylor's back here but Taylor is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rockmuller moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taylor has worked his arm free - good work by Taylor! #T2#
Taylor tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
Taylor holds on to Rockmuller's head and controls the position momentarily.
Taylor tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rockmuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Rockmuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well. #T3#
Rockmuller trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockmuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Rockmuller passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (0) vs (8) Rockmuller
Taylor tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
Taylor is not content to let Rockmuller control the position.
Taylor 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.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor is not content to let Rockmuller control the position. #SUB2#
Rockmuller tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well. #T5#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Rockmuller wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rockmuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller trying to control the position but Taylor is working away. #SUB2#
Rockmuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T6##SUB2#
Rockmuller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taylor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rockmuller's guard! Nice work there by Taylor!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (8) Rockmuller
Taylor wants to control from the top but Rockmuller keeps moving.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7##SUB2#
Rockmuller has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Rockmuller has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom. #T9#
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockmuller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (10) Rockmuller#SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockmuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockmuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockmuller trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (2) vs (13) Rockmuller#SUB2#
Rockmuller swings around for an armbar but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rockmuller's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (4) vs (13) Rockmuller
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom. #T10#
Rockmuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (4) vs (15) Rockmuller
Rockmuller passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well. #T11##SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rockmuller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Rockmuller is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (4) vs (18) Rockmuller
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockmuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Taylor is trying to escape the mount. #T12##SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rockmuller tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Taylor regains half guard.
Rockmuller is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Taylor won't allow Rockmuller to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockmuller.
Taylor is in trouble now - Rockmuller has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (4) vs (21) Rockmuller#SUB2#
Rockmuller swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Taylor is now in Rockmuller's guard. A big mistake from Rockmuller there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (6) vs (21) Rockmuller
Rockmuller pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rockmuller holds on and takes a little breather.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (6) vs (23) Rockmuller#T14#
Rockmuller wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Rockmuller defends it easily. #SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Rockmuller defends easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Rockmuller tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rockmuller is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Rockmuller has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 23 to 6.
Don Rockmuller looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Let's go Mr. President!'.

Undercard bout

173 cm
47 yrs
160 lbs

170 cm
21 yrs
180 lbs

Cruz

Lauzon

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 41 wins and 53 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Lauzon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lauzon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lauzon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Lauzon#SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz working away.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but Lauzon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cruz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Lauzon#T1##SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (5) Lauzon
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lauzon's best efforts.#SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzon wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Lauzon is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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#
Cruz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lauzon. Oh but Cruz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lauzon goes limp - he's gone! Cruz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Undercard bout

190 cm
37 yrs
220 lbs

192 cm
27 yrs
204 lbs

Kiely

Farquharson

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 7 wins and 2 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Farquharson. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiely changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kiely has managed to clinch.
Kiely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farquharson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farquharson wants a takedown.
Farquharson is trying to drag Kiely to the mat but Kiely just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Farquharson.
Kiely tries to pull guard but Farquharson won't allow it. #TD2#
Farquharson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kiely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely is looking to pass into half guard but Farquharson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Farquharson is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (0) vs (2) Farquharson
Kiely keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass. #T1#
Kiely can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquharson controls the pace.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kiely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (2) Farquharson#T2#
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiely stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts New York inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson pulls Kiely in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#T3#
Kiely is looking to advance position but Farquharson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (2) vs (6) Farquharson
Kiely is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely is working to get back to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Kiely is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquharson moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (2) vs (9) Farquharson#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Kiely from escaping the position.
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Farquharson.
It looks like Farquharson 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.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Kiely tries to break free. #T5#
What can Kiely do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kiely wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Farquharson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Farquharson has his arm under Kiely's chin here. Game over son! Farquharson squeezes tightly and Kiely is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Farquharson!
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nedser Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'.

Undercard bout

151 cm
29 yrs
135 lbs

188 cm
31 yrs
215 lbs

Njagi

Robertson

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 9 wins and 10 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Robertson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Robertson
Njagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Njagi 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Njagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (2) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.#T1#
Njagi trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Njagi is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Njagi controlling him for the moment.
Njagi trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Njagi won't allow Robertson to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Njagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robertson dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (4) Robertson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Njagi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robertson has picked Njagi up and slammed him! Njagi can't keep hold of the triangle and Robertson manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (7) Robertson
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Robertson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Njagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crimson CrowN Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Robertson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robertson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (4) vs (7) Robertson#SUB#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Njagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Robertson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage. #T4#
Robertson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Njagi has gone for a leg lock! Robertson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Njagi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (4) vs (9) Robertson#SUB#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Njagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Njagi working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robertson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (4) vs (12) Robertson
Robertson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (4) vs (14) Robertson#T5##SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Njagi turns into him and now he's in Robertson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (6) vs (14) Robertson
Njagi wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson 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.
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (6) vs (16) Robertson#SUB#
Njagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Njagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (8) vs (16) Robertson#T6#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (11) vs (16) Robertson#SUB#
Njagi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robertson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Njagi's guard! Nice work there by Robertson!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (11) vs (18) Robertson#SUB#
Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Njagi 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. #SUB#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Njagi keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass. #SUB#
Njagi 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. #SUB#
Njagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robertson stacks Njagi 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 Robertson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (11) vs (21) Robertson
Robertson advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (11) vs (23) Robertson
Njagi working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Robertson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Njagi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Njagi tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Robertson tries to advance to mount but Njagi denies him.
Njagi tries to buck Robertson off but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (11) vs (25) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson wants to finish this one by submission but Njagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robertson. #SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Njagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (13) vs (25) Robertson#T9#
Njagi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Robertson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (13) vs (27) Robertson
Njagi wants to hit a sweep here but Robertson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Njagi there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (13) vs (30) Robertson
Njagi is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.
Njagi wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Njagi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2#
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Njagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Njagi is defending well.
Robertson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (13) vs (33) Robertson
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Njagi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robertson.
Njagi is trying to escape the mount. #T11##SUB2#
Robertson working for a submission but Njagi is keeping him at bay.
Njagi tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Njagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Njagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (15) vs (33) Robertson
Njagi preventing the sweep.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robertson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has Robertson in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (15) vs (35) Robertson
Njagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Robertson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Njagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Njagi has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Njagi is breathing heavily.
Robertson forces his way into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Robertson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Robertson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Njagi wants to get back to full guard but Robertson has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (15) vs (38) Robertson
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14##SUB2#
Njagi tries to improve his position but Robertson has taken his back! Robertson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Njagi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Robertson pushes Njagi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ameen Robertson!

Co-main event

180 cm
35 yrs
194 lbs

195 cm
40 yrs
255 lbs

Sisko

Rolla

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in and gets a takedown into Sisko's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Sisko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sisko is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sisko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (4) Rolla
Sisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla won't allow Sisko to sweep him here.
Rolla stands and throws Sisko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (2) vs (7) Rolla#T1#
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Sisko denies him.
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.
Rolla tries to advance position but instead Sisko slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Sisko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolla defends it easily.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Sisko has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (4) vs (7) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (7) vs (7) Rolla
Sisko trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla 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.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sisko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (10) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.
Rolla regains half guard.
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working. #T4#
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is staying active underneath Sisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sisko prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Sisko is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sisko is stalling in the full guard.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sisko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (10) vs (9) Rolla#T5#
Rolla is pushing down on Sisko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sisko is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sisko to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Sisko trying to control the position.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Rolla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (10) vs (12) Rolla#T6#
Sisko struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to get an arm triangle but Sisko is defending well.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sisko's legs.
Rolla wants to control but Sisko is keeping him busy.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Sisko denies him. #SUB2#
Rolla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB2#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Sisko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (12) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Sisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla working a defensive guard but Sisko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (15) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla being controlled for a moment.
Sisko trying to control the position but Rolla is working away. #T8#
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sisko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sisko is thwarting Rolla's attempts to control the position.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Sisko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Sisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sisko trying to control the pace.
Sisko prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla wants to control but Sisko is keeping busy.
Rolla is looking to improve his position. #T10#
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Sisko controlling him for the moment.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sisko has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (18) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (18) vs (14) Rolla
Sisko is trying to control but can't.
Sisko tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Sisko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sisko trying to control from the bottom. #T11#
Rolla trying to control the action but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Sisko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sisko.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (18) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Rolla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sisko is surviving well by controlling Rolla's body position as best he can.
Sisko is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sisko (18) vs (20) Rolla#T12#
Sisko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Sisko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (20) vs (20) Rolla
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla 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: Sisko (20) vs (22) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Sisko defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Well,Sisko is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rolla is taking a breather. Sisko 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.#T13#
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sisko's thigh. Sisko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Rolla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 22 to 20.

Main event

180 cm
38 yrs
152 lbs

183 cm
20 yrs
165 lbs

McCoy

Shimada

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 11 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Yuki Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McCoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimada, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Shimada.#TD#
McCoy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shimada can't fight it off and eventually McCoy manages to take the fight to the floor. Shimada looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Shimada
Shimada trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Shimada seems keen to control McCoy's posture.
Shimada keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
McCoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shimada is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Shimada controlling McCoy's posture.
Shimada looking to control.
McCoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shimada controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself. #T3#
McCoy forces his way into half guard.
McCoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimada trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Shimada won't allow McCoy to pass to mount.
Shimada tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
Shimada wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy. #T5#
McCoy works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Shimada
McCoy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Shimada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shimada is trying to control McCoy's posture but McCoy avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T7#
McCoy continues to stall.
Shimada is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Shimada can't do much from the bottom here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
McCoy staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Shimada is trying to escape the position but McCoy is controlling the position.
Shimada is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shimada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCoy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Further stalling from McCoy.
Shimada gets full guard.#T11#
Shimada trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
Shimada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCoy controls the pace.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Shimada is keeping the position.#T12#
Shimada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCoy won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
McCoy passes into half guard.
Shimada tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (0) Shimada
McCoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13##T14#
McCoy tries to push Shimada's head away but Shimada is holding on tight.
Shimada really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gillechriosd McCoy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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