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CFC CG Tokyo 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 39 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta has a takedown stuffed.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anatta sprawls and moves away.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Anatta, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Green gets caught flat footed, as Anatta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anatta has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
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.#SUB2#
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Anatta#SUB#
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anatta tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Anatta is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Green is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (7) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anatta is still trying to improve position.
Anatta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (7) vs (4) Anatta#SUB#
Green has his feet on Anatta's thighs here. He's pushed Anatta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anatta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green!
A relieved looking Walon Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Octavio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Octavio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Octavio (4) vs (0) Goble
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble is not content to let Octavio control the position.
Octavio tries to move to mount but Goble blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble struggling a bit here.
Octavio wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy. #T1#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Octavio wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy.
Goble seems a little lost for a moment, as Octavio dominates the positioning.
Octavio wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy. #T2#
Goble prevents Octavio from improving position.
Goble is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Goble prevents Octavio from moving into mount.
Goble is letting Octavio control him for a moment.
Octavio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Goble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (4) vs (2) Goble
Goble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Octavio tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Octavio is positioning himself well to prevent Goble advancing to mount.
Goble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Octavio wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
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.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Octavio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Octavio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio controlling the position well.
Goble trying to control the pace. #T6#
Goble is thwarting Octavio's attempts to control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Goble is pressing down on Octavio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Octavio is holding on for now.
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Octavio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though.
Octavio keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble prevents Octavio from improving his position.
Goble trying to control the pace. #T8#
Octavio is trying is best to control the position here.
Octavio trying to control here.
Octavio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Octavio'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.#T9#
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Octavio is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goble being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Octavio is retaining full guard.
Octavio trying to control the position.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goble content to stall in guard here.
Octavio working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Octavio controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Octavio pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Octavio working a defensive guard here.
Octavio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Octavio is trying to keep Goble in close.
#T13#
Octavio wants to control the position but Goble says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Goble is pressing down on Octavio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Octavio is holding on for now.
Octavio is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Goble wants to work for an arm triangle but Octavio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Octavio trying to control but Goble postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Pablo Octavio 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rules has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Sixty Five as Rules shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixty Five or perhaps it was just good defense by Rules, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sixty Five closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rules to the mat! Rules manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Sixty Five
Rules keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment.
Rules can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixty Five controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rules looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rules is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sixty Five showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Rules wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.#T3#
Sixty Five engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rules has his hands on Sixty Five's head, controlling the position.
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.
Rules 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: Rules (2) vs (2) Sixty Five#T4#
Rules trying to control the pace.
Sixty Five trying to control from the bottom.
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Sixty Five has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
Sixty Five is trying is best to control the position here.
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it. #T6#
Sixty Five is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (2) Sixty Five
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face as Rules controls the position.
Sixty Five is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Rules trying to control the position but Sixty Five is working away.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep.#T8#
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.
Sixty Five is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Sixty Five is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules working away.#T10#
The referee asks Rules politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rules prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Rules wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Rules working away.
Rules taking a breather here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T12#
Sixty Five can't do much from the bottom here.
Sixty Five is looking to reverse the position.
Rules is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sixty Five's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sixty Five wants to control but Rules postures up.#T13#
Rules is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sixty Five's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Rules tries for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rules stalls from top position.
Sixty Five has one of Rules's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T14#
Rules trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 65 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 36 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov.#CL#
Kulik pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kulik pulls Magomedov into guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kulik's thigh. Kulik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Magomedov
Kulik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.#T2#
Kulik is trying to control but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Magomedov
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Kulik is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Magomedov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Magomedov#T3#
What can Kulik do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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.
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Kulik tries to break free.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kulik.#T4#
Magomedov has the hooks in. Kulik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kulik doesn't escape.
Kulik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kulik.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his arm under Kulik's chin here. Game over son! Magomedov squeezes tightly and Kulik is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 18 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Tijhoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.#TD2#
Tijhoff dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Tijhoff
Da Silva pulls Tijhoff in to control the position.
Tijhoff passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tijhoff not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Still in half guard, Tijhoff seems content to control.
Let's hope that Tijhoff 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.
Da Silva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Tijhoff has control of the leg.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Tijhoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff content to control rather than advance.
Tijhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tijhoff in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Tijhoff 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.#T4#
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well.
Da Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.#T5#
Tijhoff looking to pass the guard.
Tijhoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Da Silva seems keen to control Tijhoff's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#T6#
Tijhoff trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tijhoff passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Silva trying to control here.
#T7#
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.
Tijhoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tijhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #T8#
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Da Silva is pulling down on Tijhoff's head. It's preventing any offense from Tijhoff, at least for the moment.
Tijhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Tijhoff wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tijhoff is one step ahead there.
Da Silva looking to control but Tijhoff passes into half guard.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Tijhoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva trying to control but Tijhoff postures up.
Tijhoff prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#T11#
Tijhoff trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Tijhoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tijhoff is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva trying to get back to full guard but Tijhoff takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (5) Tijhoff
Da Silva tries to hold on but Tijhoff postures up.#T12#
Da Silva tries to reverse the position but Tijhoff maintains control.
Tijhoff controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Da Silva tries to hold on but Tijhoff postures up.
Tijhoff controlling the pace for now.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Tijhoff pushes him away.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tijhoff trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #T14#
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Tijhoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Tijhoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Da Silva is looking to escape.
Da Silva wants to control but Tijhoff is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff wins on points by 5 to 0.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klaas Jan Tijhoff waved his t-shirt featuring Nevermore Clothing Co's logo in front of the cameras. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 85 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Nogueira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jello did well to prevent Nogueira getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (0) Jello
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira trying to control the pace.
Jello trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Nogueira prevents Jello from improving his position.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira is taking a breather. Jello 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.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Jello keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nogueira in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Nogueira moves into full mount! Jello won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (5) vs (0) Jello
Nogueira fails to advance to Jello's back.
Nogueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nogueira controlling from the full mount.
Jello prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T5#
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Nogueira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Nogueira fails to move to back control.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira content just to control the position here.
Jello tries to control Nogueira's body but Nogueira pushes him off. Jello squirms to his side and now Nogueira has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (8) vs (0) Jello
Jello turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (8) vs (2) Jello
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (10) vs (2) Jello#T8#
Nogueira controlling from the top position.
Nogueira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Nogueira is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nogueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Jello looking to control.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nogueira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nogueira forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Nogueira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (13) vs (2) Jello
Nogueira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nogueira takes Jello's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (16) vs (2) Jello
Good control from Nogueira.
Nogueira continues to stall.#T12#
Jello is really stuck here.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
More hug and hope from Nogueira.
Nogueira has the hooks in. Jello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Nogueira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Jello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nogueira.
Nogueira continues to hold on tight.
Jello is in bad spot here.
Jello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nogueira's guard. Nice work there by Jello.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (16) vs (4) Jello
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Nogueira seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nogueira takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Diego Nogueira 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.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 58 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Hozdic avoids it easily.
Hozdic dives in and grabs Rodriquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriquez pushes down on Hozdic's head and hops out.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hozdic or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriquez, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Hozdic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Hozdic from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic trying to control the pace. #T1#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hozdic'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.
Hozdic postures up.
#T4#
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Hozdic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
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.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.#T6#
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Hozdic stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Hozdic.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T9#
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.#T10#
Hozdic looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Hozdic 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.#T11##SUB#
Hozdic working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Hozdic pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T13##SUB#
Hozdic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
Hozdic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well. #T14#
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hozdic gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Rickson Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 70 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oh circles away.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Oh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Oh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Oh wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh postures up.
#T3#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Oh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oh 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.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T5#
Oh is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez is trying to keep Oh in close.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Oh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez has control of Oh's left arm, preventing Oh from doing any damage.
Oh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Oh wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh is controlling Ramirez's posture.#T9#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Oh controlling the position.
Oh continues to stall.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving. #T10#
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Oh moves into full guard.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T12#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position.
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
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.
Oh is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Oh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Oh keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Oh controlling Ramirez's posture. #T14#
Oh wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Oh is heads and Ramirez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Oh takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Jisoo Oh is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jisoo Oh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 68 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 75 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Juncker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kersikov controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kersikov 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.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov 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: Juncker (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Juncker wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Juncker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov 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.
Juncker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T9#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.#T10##SUB2#
Kersikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Juncker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kersikov.
Juncker trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip. #T12#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Kersikov working for the choke.
Juncker is really stuck here.
#T13#
Despite being in a bad position, Juncker is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Juncker tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
Kersikov controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2. Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 17 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Abdul Karim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Singleton sprawls well initially but Abdul Karim persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Singleton
Singleton is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singleton avoid being mounted?
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.
Singleton is holding on to half guard well.
Singleton wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton is looking to get back to full guard here but Abdul Karim has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (0) Singleton#T1#
Abdul Karim wants to control but Singleton is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down. #T2#
Singleton can't do much from the bottom here.
Abdul Karim controls the position.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singleton keeps working.
Abdul Karim controlling from side mount. #T3#
Abdul Karim working away.
Singleton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul Karim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Singleton
Singleton gets his hands free as Abdul Karim looks to control.
Despite being in a bad position, Abdul Karim is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T4#
Good control from Singleton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim rolls, trying to escape but Singleton keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Singleton controlling the position well here. Abdul Karim rolled but Singleton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Singleton is not going to allow Abdul Karim to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Singleton keeps control of the position as Abdul Karim tries to break free.
Abdul Karim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Singleton.
It looks like Singleton 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.
Let's hope that Singleton 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.#T7#
Abdul Karim tries to escape but Singleton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Singleton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Singleton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Abdul Karim is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Singleton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Abdul Karim can't escape the position.
Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position.
Singleton keeps control of the position easily here as Abdul Karim tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Abdul Karim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Singleton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Singleton avoiding Abdul Karim 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Abdul Karim tries to escape but Singleton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Singleton gets his hands free as Abdul Karim looks to control.
Abdul Karim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Singleton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Singleton is hanging on to Abdul Karim's back as he tries to escape.
Singleton keeps control of the position easily here as Abdul Karim tries to buck him off.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Singleton manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Abdul Karim can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Singleton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Singleton controls the position.#T13##T14#
More stalling from Singleton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singleton not allowing Abdul Karim to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Khadem Abdul Karim retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Khadem Abdul Karim 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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