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Pitbull XXVI 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Logan Potters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyrvänsyylä forces Potters back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls Potters into guard.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle here but Potters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (3) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Potters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Kyrvänsyylä is defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potters advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Potters (5) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Potters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyrvänsyylä is looking to escape.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Kyrvänsyylä regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (5) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä passes into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass to full mount but Potters defends it.
Kyrvänsyylä passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Potters! Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (5) vs (5) Kyrvänsyylä#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to work his way around to Potters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kyrvänsyylä takes Potters's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Potters is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Potters (5) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for a choke but Potters is defending well. #SUB2#
Potters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #SUB2#
Potters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #T3##SUB2#
Potters defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms. #SUB2#
Potters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Potters trying to control the hands but Kyrvänsyylä breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Potters is having to fend off submission attempts from Kyrvänsyylä, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't have the hooks in though and Potters manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (7) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a guillotine here but Potters defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.
Potters wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (7) vs (10) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä forces his way into half guard.
Potters is looking to control Kyrvänsyylä's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potters avoid being mounted?
Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a kimura but Potters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyrvänsyylä to get the leverage.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to free his trapped foot but Potters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potters is looking for a sweep. Kyrvänsyylä is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyrvänsyylä passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (7) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Potters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Potters, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Potters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kyrvänsyylä has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä swings around for an armbar but Potters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kyrvänsyylä's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (9) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä#T7#
Potters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potters trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Potters stacks Kyrvänsyylä 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 Potters! Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (12) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potters works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (15) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to move to half guard but instead Potters has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Potters (17) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä#T8#
Potters takes Kyrvänsyylä's back. Score +3 for taking back: Potters (20) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
#SUB#
Potters working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Potters.
Kyrvänsyylä sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to get to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Potters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9#
Potters wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Potters preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potters passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä actively working from the bottom here.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to get back to full guard here but Potters has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (23) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is refusing to be controlled, as Potters sits in half guard. #T10#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Potters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Potters wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Potters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Potters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Potters (23) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a choke. Potters gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Potters manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (25) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä looks winded!#T11##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.
Potters stopping the sweep attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
Potters stands and throws Kyrvänsyylä's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (28) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Potters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Potters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyrvänsyylä does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Potters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potters.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Potters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Potters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Potters (28) vs (21) Kyrvänsyylä
Potters trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Potters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Potters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Potters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Potters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Potters prevents Kyrvänsyylä from taking his back.
Potters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids the attempt from Potters to control.
Potters is controlling an arm, preventing Kyrvänsyylä from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Potters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Potters! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (30) vs (21) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a triangle here. Potters is fighting it but it looks tight! Kyrvänsyylä pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Potters is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savage has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Osterman counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Savage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Osterman regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (0) Osterman
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage pushes down on Osterman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Savage is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osterman tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura but Osterman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterman keeps working. #T1#
Osterman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savage is looking to advance position but Osterman won't allow it.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterman manages to get to full guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving.
Savage is really struggling to control Osterman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (0) Osterman#T2#
Osterman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osterman, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Osterman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Savage pushing down on Osterman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osterman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman looks winded!
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (0) Osterman#SUB#
Savage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Osterman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura here.
Osterman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (8) vs (4) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Savage has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Savage tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Osterman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Savage taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Osterman! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Cazic Thule! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jung Yu Sin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yu Sin leaves Thule with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thule shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thule dives in for a single leg takedown but Yu Sin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cazic Thule. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thule is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yu Sin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Yu Sin drags the fight down to the ground.
Yu Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thule is one step ahead there.
Thule stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yu Sin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thule (0) vs (2) Yu Sin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Sin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thule (0) vs (5) Yu Sin
Yu Sin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thule's legs. #SUB2#
Yu Sin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Yu Sin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thule (0) vs (7) Yu Sin
Thule regains half guard.
Thule is trying to get back to full guard.
Yu Sin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thule (0) vs (10) Yu Sin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yu Sin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Yu Sin extends the arm and Thule is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jung Yu Sin!
Our winner, Jung Yu Sin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Matsuda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Matsuda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Pervitin
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Pervitin is having none of it. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Matsuda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Pervitin is having none of it.
Matsuda moves into full mount! Pervitin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Pervitin
Matsuda prevents Pervitin from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin stops Matsuda from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pervitin tries to hold on but Matsuda postures up.
Pervitin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Matsuda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pervitin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pervitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsuda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pervitin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (8) vs (0) Pervitin
Pervitin tries to break free.
#SUB#
Matsuda looking for the choke but no joy.
Matsuda just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Pervitin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pervitin breaks Matsuda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (8) vs (2) Pervitin#T2#
Matsuda looking to control.
Pervitin preventing the sweep.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
Matsuda trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pervitin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Pervitin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matsuda trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pervitin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matsuda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matsuda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matsuda! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (12) vs (2) Pervitin
Pervitin can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Matsuda trying to control the position but Pervitin is working away.
Matsuda working away.#SUB#
Matsuda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matsuda working away.
Pervitin tries to buck Matsuda off but Matsuda is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Matsuda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pervitin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matsuda's best efforts.#T4#
Matsuda controlling the action here.
Matsuda prevents Pervitin from improving his position.
Pervitin is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pervitin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pervitin is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
#SUB2#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Matsuda is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pervitin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanaka Matsuda!
During a confident post fight interview, Tanaka Matsuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 4 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kane has managed to clinch.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
#TD#
Kane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riley regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Kane is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (2) vs (4) Riley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Riley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kane to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kane (2) vs (7) Riley
Kane tries to break free.
Kane looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kane wants to control his opponent's hands but Riley gets his hands free. #T2#
What can Kane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kane is really stuck here.
Kane trying to control but not successfully.
Riley keeps control of the position as Kane tries to break free.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kane wants to control his opponent's hands but Riley gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Riley has managed to slip his arm under Kane's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kane is tapping out! Submission win for Riley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
A victorious Billy Riley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kvakkestad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kvakkestad (4) vs (0) Chomofsky#SUB#
Kvakkestad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kvakkestad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kvakkestad wants to control but Chomofsky is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kvakkestad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kvakkestad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomofsky keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky is looking to regain half guard here but Kvakkestad keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chomofsky has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kvakkestad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Chomofsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvakkestad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chomofsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Kvakkestad trying to control from half guard but Chomofsky is working away. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chomofsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chomofsky's thigh. Chomofsky counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kvakkestad passes Chomofsky's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Chomofsky trying to control here.
Chomofsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kvakkestad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kvakkestad's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kvakkestad (4) vs (4) Chomofsky
Kvakkestad wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chomofsky tightening his grip on Kvakkestad, looking for the choke.
Kvakkestad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Chomofsky looking for the choke from the back.
Kvakkestad tries to escape but Chomofsky has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Primal inform me that Chomofsky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kvakkestad breaks Chomofsky's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (6) vs (4) Chomofsky
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chomofsky working for a triangle but Kvakkestad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Chomofsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvakkestad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Chomofsky keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass.
Kvakkestad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chomofsky working for a triangle but Kvakkestad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chomofsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvakkestad forces his way into half guard.
Kvakkestad works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (9) vs (4) Chomofsky#T6##SUB#
Kvakkestad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chomofsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chomofsky, who protects the arm well.
Chomofsky struggling a bit here.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomofsky keeps working. #T7#
Chomofsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvakkestad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chomofsky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky won't allow Kvakkestad to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chomofsky wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
Kvakkestad is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8##SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvakkestad pulls his head out easily.
Kvakkestad uses his free foot to push down on Chomofsky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chomofsky. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (12) vs (4) Chomofsky
Kvakkestad is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chomofsky is squirming around, avoiding Kvakkestad's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomofsky is trying desperately to improve position.#T9##SUB#
Kvakkestad swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chomofsky is now in Kvakkestad's guard. A big mistake from Kvakkestad there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (12) vs (6) Chomofsky
Chomofsky preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chomofsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad has his foot on Chomofsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomofsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Chomofsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Kvakkestad 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.
Chomofsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chomofsky wants to control from the top but Kvakkestad keeps moving. #SUB#
Kvakkestad working for a triangle but Chomofsky defends it easily.
Kvakkestad controls Chomofsky momentarily but Chomofsky frees himself. #T11#
Chomofsky stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad is working hard here to advance position.
Chomofsky is pushing down on Kvakkestad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kvakkestad is fighting to maintain full guard but Chomofsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chomofsky is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chomofsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvakkestad sees it coming and defends easily.
Kvakkestad gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad looking for a guillotine here but Chomofsky defends easily.
#T12#
Kvakkestad 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.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvakkestad is pulling down on Chomofsky's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kvakkestad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomofsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomofsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13##SUB2#
Chomofsky 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.
Chomofsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
Kvakkestad working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Kvakkestad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomofsky wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvakkestad, not yet.
Chomofsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position but Chomofsky postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvakkestad wants to sweep here but Chomofsky controlling him for the moment.
Kvakkestad keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvakkestad takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Loki Kvakkestad 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Solomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solomon wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Solomon 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: Solomon (2) vs (0) Takahashi
Solomon tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Solomon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon is looking to pass into half guard but Takahashi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takahashi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (2) Takahashi
Takahashi postures up.
#SUB#
Solomon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takahashi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (2) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but Takahashi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (2) vs (8) Takahashi#T1#
Solomon wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Solomon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Solomon actively working from the bottom here.
Solomon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Solomon gets full guard.
Solomon controlling Takahashi's posture. #T2#
Solomon wants to hit a sweep here but Takahashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solomon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (2) vs (11) Takahashi
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Solomon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (2) vs (14) Takahashi
Solomon rolls, trying to escape but Takahashi keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon trying to control the hands but Takahashi breaks the grip.
Solomon 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.
It looks like Takahashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Solomon trying to control but not successfully.
Solomon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takahashi trying to control but Solomon is having none of it.
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Solomon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (2) vs (17) Takahashi#SUB2#
Takahashi working for a choke but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon rolls, trying to escape but Takahashi keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Takahashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Solomon doesn't escape.
Solomon tries to break free.
Takahashi keeps control of the position easily here as Solomon tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Solomon is really stuck here.
Takahashi has good solid back control here.
Solomon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Solomon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't have the hooks in and Solomon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (4) vs (17) Takahashi
Solomon wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi is pulling down on Solomon's head. It's preventing any offense from Solomon, at least for the moment.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (4) vs (19) Takahashi#T7#
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up. #SUB#
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takahashi passes into half guard.
Solomon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi controlling the pace. #T8#
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Solomon is trying to control but Takahashi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (4) vs (22) Takahashi
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solomon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Solomon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solomon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Takahashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solomon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahashi has managed to get both his arms back between Solomon's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (6) vs (22) Takahashi#SUB2#
Takahashi has his feet on Solomon's thighs here. He's pushed Solomon 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! Solomon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genkei Takahashi!
After the fight, Genkei Takahashi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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