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CFC Tokyo 13 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Paulo Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Harun Aydin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Aydin rushes Mendes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aydin after a bit of a struggle.
Aydin jumps guard but Mendes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.
Aydin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Aydin drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Aydin is still trying to improve position.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aydin, not yet. #T1#
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
Aydin is pulling down on Mendes's head to control his posture.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Aydin.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Aydin pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aydin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aydin is keeping the position for now.
Aydin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Aydin wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Aydin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aydin 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.
Aydin managing to control the position. #T4#
Mendes preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aydin holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Aydin 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.
Mendes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendes won't allow Aydin to sweep him here. #T5#
Aydin is controlling Mendes's posture.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Aydin looking to control.
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
Aydin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aydin trying to control the position.
Aydin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Aydin#T6#
Aydin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Aydin keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendes 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.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Aydin controlling from the top position. #T7#
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Aydin is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Aydin from controlling successfully.
Aydin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Aydin from controlling successfully. #T8#
Aydin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aydin pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendes keeping control of the position.
Mendes won't allow Aydin to pass to mount. #T9#
Aydin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendes trying to control here.
Aydin prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Mendes is trying is best to control the position here.
Aydin is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendes is positioning himself well to prevent Aydin advancing to mount.
Aydin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Aydin is taking a breather. Mendes 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.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Aydin trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
Mendes is looking to control Aydin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Aydin wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mendes is defending against the submission attempts here by Aydin.
#T11#
Aydin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Aydin has control of the leg.
Aydin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aydin trying to pass the guard but Mendes defending well.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Aydin sits in half guard. #T12#
Aydin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Aydin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (5) Aydin
Aydin content just to control the position here. #T13#
Aydin tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Aydin controlling the pace for now.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aydin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount but Aydin keeps good control and instead manages to take Mendes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (0) vs (8) Aydin
Aydin controls the action.#T14#
Mendes tries to break free.
Aydin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Aydin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aydin keeps control of the position as Mendes tries to break free.
Mendes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aydin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin is trying to stick to Mendes's back but Mendes is turning into Aydin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aydin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (8) Aydin
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aydin wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Harun Aydin, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Ngannou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngannou pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown but Ngannou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okoroji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ngannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okoroji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Ngannou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okoroji sprawls well initially but Ngannou persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Okoroji is looking to improve his position.
Okoroji trying to control from the bottom.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou trying to control the pace.
Okoroji tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T1#
Okoroji wants to sweep but Ngannou has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Okoroji stops Ngannou from passing to mount.
Okoroji tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou working away.
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.
Okoroji is holding Ngannou down, trying to stall.
Ngannou slows the pace down. #T3#
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou controlling the position from side mount.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Ngannou moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ngannou controlling the position.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Okoroji is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoroji is trying to control Ngannou's posture but Ngannou avoids it. #T6#
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Okoroji's legs.
Okoroji tries to improve position but can't.
Okoroji struggling a bit here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Okoroji is letting Ngannou control him for a moment. #T7#
Okoroji tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Okoroji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Ngannou stalls from top position.
Okoroji looking for a sweep but Ngannou has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoroji (0) vs (7) Ngannou#T8#
Okoroji is trying to escape the mount.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ngannou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (0) vs (10) Ngannou
Okoroji wants to control but Ngannou postures up.#T9#
Okoroji is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Ngannou happy to just control the position for now.
Okoroji tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ngannou presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoroji (0) vs (12) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Okoroji is controlling an arm, preventing Ngannou from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Okoroji manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Okoroji tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg. #T11#
Okoroji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Ngannou controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (0) vs (15) Ngannou
Ngannou working away.#T12#
Okoroji tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoroji (0) vs (17) Ngannou
Ngannou content just to control the position here.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.#T13#
Okoroji is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Okoroji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Okoroji is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 17 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Ngannou 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Prochazka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vernon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Prochazka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture. #T1#
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Prochazka managing to control the position.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vernon 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.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving. #T3#
Prochazka managing to control the position.
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prochazka is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Vernon is thwarting Prochazka's attempts to control the position.
Vernon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Prochazka is controlling Vernon's trapped leg to prevent Vernon from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Prochazka 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.#T5#
Prochazka wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Prochazka keeping hold of Vernon's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Vernon is pressing down on Prochazka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prochazka is holding on for now. #SUB#
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Prochazka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prochazka trying to control from the bottom.
Prochazka is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7#
Prochazka trying to control here.
Vernon trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard but Vernon has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka seems a little lost for a moment, as Vernon dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Vernon taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon controlling the position. #T11#
Prochazka wants to control but Vernon postures up.
Vernon controlling the position from side mount.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Prochazka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Vernon is really struggling to control Prochazka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Prochazka is being controlled here.
Prochazka is not content to let Vernon control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Prochazka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Prochazka holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Line shoots in and bounces Rules off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Line has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Line (5) vs (0) Rules
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Line'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.
Rules manages to work his way to half guard, despite Line's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rules keeping control of the position.
Line trying to control the pace.
Line prevents Rules from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Line trying to control the pace.
Line prevents Rules from improving his position.
Line perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Line's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Rules tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Rules holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Line trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
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.#T5#
Line looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Line tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Rules tries to roll over but Line keeps him under control.
Line is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Line wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Line is working away from the top position though.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Line trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Line prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rules wants to control but Line passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Line (8) vs (0) Rules#T8#
Line wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rules gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Line controlling the action here. #T10#
Rules trying to control here.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Line seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Line wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Line trying to control the pace. #T13#
Rules tries to roll over but Line keeps him under control.#T14#
Line looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Line wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rules desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Line tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Senger Line 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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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 60 wins and 65 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alopodis. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Cabrera
Cabrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Cabrera
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
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.
Cabrera wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera moves into full mount! Alopodis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (4) vs (5) Cabrera
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Cabrera controlling his opponent.
Cabrera fails to move to back control.
Alopodis wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Alopodis prevents Cabrera from taking his back.#T2#
Cabrera wants to take his opponent's back but instead Alopodis manages to regain half guard.
Alopodis is in trouble now - Cabrera has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (4) vs (8) Cabrera
Alopodis tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Alopodis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cabrera controlling his opponent. #T3#
Cabrera trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cabrera controlling the pace for now.
Cabrera wants to take his opponent's back but Alopodis doesn't allow it.
Alopodis wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Alopodis tries to hold on but Cabrera postures up.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Alopodis holds on for dear life.
Alopodis wants to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Cabrera controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cabrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Cabrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.#T8#
Alopodis tries to lock up and control but Cabrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabrera controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis wants to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Cabrera has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (4) vs (11) Cabrera#T9#
Cabrera keeps control of the position easily here as Alopodis tries to buck him off.
Alopodis is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cabrera controlling the positon.
Cabrera keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
#T10#
Alopodis trying to control the hands but Cabrera won't let him.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now.
Alopodis is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cabrera avoids the attempt from Alopodis to control.
Cabrera controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Cabrera has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (4) vs (14) Cabrera
Cabrera controls the action.#T12#
Cabrera keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Cabrera biding his time, controlling Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Cabrera controls the position.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Alopodis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cabrera.
Alopodis looking to control the position. #T14#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis trying to control the hands but Cabrera breaks the grip.
Cabrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cabrera keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alopodis's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera wins on points by 14 to 4.
Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 33 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to control but Hunter postures up.
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.
Hunter taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Hunter slows the pace down.
Cicerón is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Cicerón struggling a bit here.
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cicerón will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cicerón for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it. #T4#
Cicerón being controlled for a moment.
Cicerón struggling a bit here.
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Cicerón wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Hunter controlling the position from side mount.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Hunter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Hunter happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter controlling the action here.
Cicerón keeping hold of Hunter's head, controlling as best he can.
Hunter is taking a breather. Cicerón 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.#T10#
Cicerón won't allow Hunter to pass to mount.
Cicerón is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cicerón avoid being mounted?
Hunter not doing much here.
#T11#
Cicerón keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hunter stalling.
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter is taking a breather. Cicerón 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.#T14#
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Hunter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (7) vs (0) Cicerón
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 36 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 15 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gotch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Gotch
Gotch 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 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.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Gotch being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass. #T1#
Magomedov pulls Gotch in close to his closed guard and prevents Gotch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gotch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gotch trying to control the pace.
Magomedov is pressing down on Gotch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Gotch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Magomedov controlling Gotch's posture.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Gotch is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov pulls Gotch in close to prevent any damage.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Gotch is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gotch pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Gotch
Gotch controlling his opponent. #T8#
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Gotch's head to control him but Gotch postures up.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gotch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Gotch
Gotch is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Gotch keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gotch has a good base and remains in mount.
Gotch controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Gotch 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.#T11#
Gotch wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gotch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Magomedov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Magomedov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Gotch
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Gotch looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov 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. #T13#
Gotch keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Gotch has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.#T14##SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Gotch
Gotch tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch wins on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 27 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 48 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Crazy Horse changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crazy Horse (4) vs (0) Chai
A lull in the action here as Crazy Horse stalls from top position.
Crazy Horse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Chai is trying to escape the position but Crazy Horse is controlling the position.
Chai tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crazy Horse moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy Horse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Chai tries to bench press Crazy Horse off him but Crazy Horse keeps the position.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is being controlled here. #T5#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Crazy Horse postures up.
Chai is letting Crazy Horse control him for a moment.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Crazy Horse controlling the position.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Crazy Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crazy Horse controlling from side mount. #T7#
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai being controlled for a moment.
We've been hearing that Crazy Horse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crazy Horse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crazy Horse.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Chai tries to bench press Crazy Horse off him but Crazy Horse keeps the position.
Crazy Horse controls the position from side control.#T11#
Chai tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Crazy Horse takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai is trying to control Crazy Horse's posture but Crazy Horse avoids it. #T12#
Crazy Horse happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Crazy Horse looking to control but instead Chai has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Chai won't allow Crazy Horse to pass to mount.
Crazy Horse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (7) vs (0) Chai#T14#
Crazy Horse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to control but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
William Crazy Horse thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 102 wins and 84 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wang wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hozdic is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Hozdic
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang taking a breather here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Hozdic is defending well.
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away. #T2#
Hozdic is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Wang just content to control the position.
Hozdic is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Hozdic is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Hozdic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (5) vs (4) Hozdic
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Hozdic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (7) vs (4) Hozdic
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang passes into half guard.
Wang prevents Hozdic from improving his position.#T5#
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (10) vs (4) Hozdic#T6#
Wang trying to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Wang is trying to control here but Hozdic has managed to regain half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the action here.
Hozdic won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #T8#
Wang is looking to advance position but Hozdic won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang is thwarting Hozdic's attempts to control the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hozdic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hozdic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (10) vs (6) Hozdic
Wang pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is really struggling to control Hozdic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Wang has control of Hozdic's left arm, preventing Hozdic from doing any damage.
Hozdic won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T13#
Wang is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic 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.
Wang is pulling down on Hozdic's head to control his posture.
Hozdic advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (10) vs (9) Hozdic
Wang wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Wang is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Wang tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Wang is letting Hozdic control him for a moment. #T14#
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Long Wang 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 18 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 28 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Oh feints and as Singleton raises his hands in defense, Oh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (0) vs (2) Oh
Oh won't allow Singleton to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Singleton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh controlling the pace.
Singleton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh trying to pass the guard but Singleton defending well.
Singleton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singleton wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
Oh is controlling the pace.
Oh is keen to just control but Singleton is a slippery customer.#T2#
Oh controlling the action here.
Singleton trying to control but Oh postures up.
Singleton gets full guard.#T3#
Oh controlling from the top position.
Oh told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singleton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oh controls the pace.
Oh advances to half guard. #T4#
Singleton is looking to improve his position.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Singleton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Singleton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Singleton is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Singleton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Singleton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Singleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh is fighting to break Singleton's control of his arms but Singleton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Oh wants to control from the top but Singleton keeps moving.
Singleton being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Singleton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Singleton continues to stall.
Oh pushing down on Singleton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Singleton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Singleton tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg. #T9#
Singleton is trying is best to control the position here.
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Singleton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Singleton is looking to improve his position.
Oh controlling the action here.
Singleton is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Oh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singleton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Singleton wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Singleton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Oh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Singleton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Singleton tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg. #T13#
Oh wants to take a breather but Singleton is having none of it.
Singleton trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
Oh is pressing down on Singleton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singleton is holding on for now.
Singleton controlling the position for now.
Oh trying to mount his opponent but Singleton defends it. #T14#
Oh controlling the pace.
Singleton wants to get back to full guard.
Singleton trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singleton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jisoo Oh is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jisoo Oh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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