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Pitbull XXV 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Ubereem manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ubereem isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richardson stacks Ubereem 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 Richardson! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (3) vs (0) Ubereem
Richardson controls the position.
Richardson continues to stall.
Ubereem is trying to work for a sweep but Richardson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Ubereem tries to control the position but Richardson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (8) vs (0) Ubereem
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem just trying to survive but Richardson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Richardson is riding his opponent, not letting Ubereem buck him off.
Ubereem tries to escape but Richardson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ubereem doesn't escape.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
Richardson keeps control of the position easily here as Ubereem tries to buck him off.
Richardson is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Richardson controlling the positon.
Richardson keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Ubereem is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Richardson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Ubereem right now.
Richardson keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
I would not like to be Ubereem right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Richardson is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position.
Ubereem tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Ubereem just trying to survive but Richardson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Richardson.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
#T5#
Richardson keeps control of the position easily here as Ubereem tries to buck him off.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Ubereem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ubereem doesn't escape.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
#T6#
Richardson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ubereem.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Richardson keeps control of the position.
Ubereem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richardson's guard. Nice work there by Ubereem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (8) vs (2) Ubereem
Richardson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Richardson is keeping the position.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ubereem has gone for a leg lock! Richardson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ubereem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (10) vs (2) Ubereem#SUB2#
Ubereem has an active guard here but Richardson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Richardson is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ubereem has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richardson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richardson! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (13) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem tries to buck Richardson off but Richardson is having none of it.
Ubereem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Richardson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ubereem is pressing down on Richardson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ubereem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richardson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (16) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Richardson gets to mount! Ubereem was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (18) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem is trying to reverse the position but instead Richardson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (21) vs (2) Ubereem
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
Ubereem trying to control the hands but Richardson won't let him. #T10#
Ubereem is trying to break free.
Richardson controlling the position well here. Ubereem rolled but Richardson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ubereem tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Richardson gets his hands free as Ubereem looks to control.
Richardson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ubereem's body.
#T11#
Ubereem trying to control the action but Richardson just sinks the hooks in.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Richardson keeps control of the position.
Richardson gets his hands free as Ubereem looks to control.
Richardson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ubereem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Richardson controls the action.
Richardson is hanging on to Ubereem's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Richardson.
Ubereem tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Ubereem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
Ubereem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
What can Ubereem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ubereem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
Richardson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ubereem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
Ubereem is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Richardson looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Richardson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
More hug and hope from Richardson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
An out of breath Rick Richardson 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alden Morris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morris fails with the takedown#TD#
and Ignon counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Morris
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ignon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (0) Morris
Ignon working away.#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ignon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ignon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ignon is trying to get an arm triangle but Morris is defending well. #SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morris is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Ignon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ignon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ignon but great work by Morris. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (5) vs (4) Morris
Ignon gets back to half guard.
Ignon moves into full guard.
Morris wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon'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.
Ignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (7) vs (4) Morris
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Ignon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morris's guard. #SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Morris trying to hold on to Ignon's head to control him but Ignon postures up.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morris has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ignon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morris sees it coming and defends easily.
Morris wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Ignon eventually gives up the hold.
Morris trying to hold on to Ignon's head to control him but Ignon postures up.
#T4#
Morris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ignon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Ignon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Ignon eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB2#
Morris looking for submissions off his back.
Morris is pressing down on Ignon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ignon drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Ignon off! Ignon jumps back into Morris's guard.
Ignon looking to pass the guard.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6##SUB#
Ignon wants to work for an arm triangle but Morris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
#SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Morris is looking to control Ignon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?#T7##SUB#
Ignon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ignon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ignon. #SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morris has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ignon seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignon prevents Morris from improving his position.#T8#
Ignon tries to pass to full mount but Morris defends it. #SUB#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris is trying to control but can't.
Morris gets full guard.
Ignon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ignon is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9##SUB#
Ignon wants to work for an arm triangle but Morris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
#SUB#
Ignon seems to be working for a kimura but Morris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB#
Ignon is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (10) vs (4) Morris#SUB#
Ignon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morris shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ignon has hold of Morris's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morris manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morris tries to improve his position but instead Ignon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (13) vs (4) Morris#T11##SUB#
Ignon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morris has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Morris preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignon. #SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Morris is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Ignon working for a choke but Morris is defending well. #SUB#
Ignon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12#
Ignon keeps control of the position as Morris tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for the choke but no joy.
Morris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for the choke from the back position but Morris is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ignon is persistently looking for the submission but Morris is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ignon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Morris taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauv Ignon!
A very excited looking Sauv Ignon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ecker clinches with his opponent.
Keil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keil tries to pull guard but Ecker won't allow it.
Devin Ecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donner Keil.
Ecker looking for a takedown.
Keil tries to pull guard but Ecker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Ecker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (0) Keil
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Keil is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker stands and throws Keil's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (5) vs (0) Keil
Ecker wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ecker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Keil is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devin Ecker!
A victorious Devin Ecker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shimada dives in for a single leg takedown but Bergman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bergman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shimada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shimada (0) vs (4) Bergman#SUB2#
Shimada fending off the submission attempt from Bergman. #SUB2#
Shimada showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Shimada 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 Bergman gets his way!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shimada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bergman's arms. #T1##SUB2#
Shimada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bergman's arms.
Bergman is trying to stick to Shimada's back but Shimada is turning into Bergman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bergman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shimada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (4) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman is looking for a triangle here but Shimada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (5) vs (4) Bergman#SUB#
Bergman wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Shimada has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Bergman's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Bergman is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Shimada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuki Shimada! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Illir
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Illir is looking for a triangle but Lauzon pushes his legs off easily.
Lauzon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Illir 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.
Illir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauzon controls the pace.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Illir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Illir's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Lauzon is sitting in close to Illir's body. Illir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lauzon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lauzon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Illir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mehdi Illir!
After winning the bout, Mehdi Illir 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Williams.
Taylor has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Taylor lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (0) Williams
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Williams looking to control.
#T3#
Williams has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor won't allow Williams to sweep him here. #T4#
Taylor postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Williams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taylor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor continues to stall.#T6#
Williams trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.#T7#
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Taylor has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (5) vs (0) Williams
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Williams tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.#T8#
Williams being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Taylor working away.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Taylor is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Taylor controlling the pace. #T10#
Williams trying to control here.
Taylor trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taylor passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Taylor passes into side control, despite Williams's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (8) vs (0) Williams
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Taylor slows the pace down.
Taylor trying to control the position but Williams is working away. #T13#
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Williams tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Colby Taylor 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiely's waist but Kiely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiely as he jumps to the side.
Kiely feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ameen Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Robertson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kiely on his heels. He'll look to pass Kiely's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (0) Kiely
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely 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: Robertson (2) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Kiely wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely is trying to control the action in half guard but Robertson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kiely passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (2) vs (5) Kiely
Robertson can't escape the position.
#T1#
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Kiely's attempts to control the action.
Robertson stops Kiely from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kiely looking to control but Robertson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robertson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kiely has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Robertson (2) vs (8) Kiely#SUB2#
Robertson is having to fend off submission attempts from Kiely, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kiely doesn't have the hooks in though and Robertson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (4) vs (8) Kiely
Robertson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (4) vs (10) Kiely
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiely passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiely moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (4) vs (13) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robertson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kiely's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Kiely is controlling well.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Kiely passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (4) vs (16) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kiely has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kiely taking a break here but Robertson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kiely working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Robertson's thigh. Robertson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Kiely controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Kiely passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robertson tries to roll over but Kiely keeps him under control.
Kiely is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiely has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ABC Submissions and GNP. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiely is one step ahead there. #T6#
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiely is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiely has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a kimura here.
Kiely wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Kiely uses his free foot to push down on Robertson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robertson. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (4) vs (19) Kiely
Kiely wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Robertson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kiely wants to take a breather but Robertson is having none of it.
Kiely works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (4) vs (22) Kiely
Kiely wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kiely wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
Robertson is trying to escape the mount but Kiely keeps good control and instead manages to take Robertson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Robertson (4) vs (25) Kiely#T8##SUB2#
Kiely is looking for the choke from the back position but Robertson is controlling his hands well.
Robertson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kiely is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Robertson reverses the position - he's now on top in Kiely's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (6) vs (25) Kiely
Kiely looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kiely is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiely tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kiely 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: Robertson (6) vs (27) Kiely
Kiely is trying to control the action in half guard but Robertson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robertson is pressing down on Kiely's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiely 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 (8) vs (27) Kiely
Kiely 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: Robertson (8) vs (29) Kiely
Kiely stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (8) vs (32) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robertson, who protects the arm well.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Robertson is refusing to be controlled, as Kiely sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well.
Kiely looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.#T11#
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (8) vs (35) Kiely
Robertson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well. #SUB2#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiely trying to control the position but Robertson is working away. #T12#
Robertson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely just content to control the position.
Kiely wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass. #T13#
Kiely slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (8) vs (38) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Robertson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nedser Kiely!
A very excited looking Nedser Kiely made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin looking to control.
#SUB2#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Marlin#T1#
Marlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marlin tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Marlin is having none of it.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Marlin working to try and regain half guard.
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Brown is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marlin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Marlin
Brown trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Marlin defends easily.
#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Marlin defends easily.
#T3#
Brown keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Brown looking to control.
#SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#T4#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Marlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Marlin looking to improve position, pressing down on Brown's thigh with his hand. Brown seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Marlin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Marlin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Brown picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hoodoo Brown!
A very excited looking Hoodoo Brown 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farquharson as he jumps to the side.
Njagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Farquharson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Njagi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Njagi (0) vs (4) Farquharson
A lull in the action here as Farquharson stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to control but Farquharson postures up.
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Farquharson tries to move to mount but Njagi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Farquharson happy to just control the position for now.
Njagi tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.#T1#
Farquharson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Njagi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (0) vs (6) Farquharson
Farquharson avoids the attempt from Njagi to control.
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.
Farquharson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson controlling his opponent.
Farquharson prevents Njagi from getting the reversal.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farquharson is aware though and is defending well.
Farquharson stands and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (9) Farquharson
Njagi is letting Farquharson control him for a moment.
Njagi looks to move to half guard but instead Farquharson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (0) vs (11) Farquharson
Farquharson controlling his opponent. #T3#
Let's hope that Farquharson 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.
Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Njagi is looking to get to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Farquharson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Njagi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (0) vs (14) Farquharson
Njagi is trying to break free.
Farquharson has good solid back control here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Farquharson.#SUB2#
Njagi showing good submission defense here.
#T5#
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Farquharson wants to take Njagi's back here but Njagi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson fails to take his opponent's back.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Farquharson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Njagi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (0) vs (17) Farquharson
Njagi turns into Farquharson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (17) Farquharson
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson seems keen to control Njagi's posture.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Njagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Njagi controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Njagi pushes down on Farquharson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Njagi seems to be looking for submissions.
Farquharson moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Njagi has gone for a leg lock! Farquharson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Njagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (19) Farquharson#SUB#
Njagi has an active guard here but Farquharson has managed to pass into half guard.
Njagi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Farquharson is working for a submission of some sort.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Farquharson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (22) Farquharson
Njagi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Farquharson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (25) Farquharson
Njagi is trying desperately to improve position.
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.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Farquharson.
Farquharson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Njagi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (2) vs (28) Farquharson
Njagi trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Njagi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Njagi is controlling his hands well.
What can Njagi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Njagi tries to break free.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Njagi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson. #SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke from the back. #T10#
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Njagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Njagi tries to hold on but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Njagi is looking to improve his position but Farquharson isn't that keen on the idea.
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Njagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson tries to control but Njagi wriggling away.
Njagi gets back to half guard.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Farquharson seems content to control.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12##SUB#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Farquharson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Njagi defending well. #T13##SUB#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson controlling the action here.
More stalling from Farquharson.#T14#
Njagi wants to control the action here but instead Farquharson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (31) Farquharson
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Njagi 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.
Farquharson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Njagi wants to sweep but Farquharson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (34) Farquharson
A lull in the action here.
Farquharson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 34 to 2.
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 53 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rolla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (4) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Rolla controls the position.
Rolla tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Cruz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (6) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla'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.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz 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.#T1#
Rolla not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolla is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolla has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (15) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rolla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cruz is defending well though. Rolla let's go of the attempt for now.
Cruz tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolla is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Rolla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rolla manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Rolla's guard.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (17) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolla defends well.
Rolla pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Rolla is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Rolla trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (20) vs (2) Cruz
Rolla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz looks winded!
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (23) vs (2) Cruz#T5#
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cruz is holding on tight.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla.
Rolla looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Rolla isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Rolla is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily.
Rolla stalling.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (26) vs (2) Cruz
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (29) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rolla is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (29) vs (4) Cruz
My spies in War Hound MMA inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Rolla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (31) vs (4) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rolla defends easily.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (34) vs (4) Cruz
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (36) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rolla has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (39) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Rolla has good solid back control here.
Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz showing good submission defense here.
Rolla trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cruz tries to break free.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cruz with him. Cruz is trying to defend but Rolla has an arm under the chin now! Cruz grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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