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Pitbull XXXII 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 5 wins and 5 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Yuki Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ignon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shimada.#CL#
Ignon closes the distance and pushes Shimada back into the cage.#TD#
Ignon has Shimada pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ignon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shimada tumbling to the mat - Ignon dives into Shimada's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Shimada
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimada is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Shimada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimada is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ignon won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimada is retaining full guard.
Ignon is working hard here to advance position.
Ignon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shimada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shimada has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (2) Shimada
Shimada content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB#
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shimada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shimada has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Ignon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimada is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ignon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
Ignon is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignon manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shimada defends well.#SUB#
Ignon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
#T4##SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignon is staying active underneath Shimada, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Shimada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shimada wants to control but Ignon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Ignon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shimada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shimada's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (6) vs (2) Shimada#SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Shimada is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ignon gets his way!
#SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignon gets his hands free. #SUB#
Shimada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms. #SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Shimada is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ignon gets his way!
#T6##SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Ignon working for the choke. #SUB#
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Ignon is persistently looking for the submission but Shimada is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Ignon gets his hands free as Shimada looks to control. #SUB#
Ignon working for the choke. #SUB#
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Shimada turns into Ignon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (6) vs (4) Shimada#SUB#
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shimada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shimada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shimada sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Shimada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shimada 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. #SUB#
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.#T8#
Shimada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Shimada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shimada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shimada defends well.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully. #T9#
Shimada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shimada pushing down on Ignon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Ignon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Shimada looking to pass the guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #SUB#
Shimada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shimada trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Shimada passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Shimada wants to advance to full mount but Ignon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shimada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignon's guard.
Shimada tries to pass to full mount but Ignon defends it. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Ignon is refusing to be controlled, as Shimada sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Ignon moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shimada trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shimada escapes and throws Ignon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (6) vs (7) Shimada
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignon regains half guard.#T13##SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon is breathing heavily.
Ignon is in trouble now - Shimada has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (6) vs (10) Shimada
Shimada controlling from the full mount.
Shimada looking to control but Ignon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignon is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Ignon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (6) vs (13) Shimada
Shimada wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy.
Shimada trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignon doesn't escape.
Ignon is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ignon fending off the submission attempt from Shimada.
You can see the frustration on Ignon's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon staying busy and making it hard for Shimada to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimada wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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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 5 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Osterman shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
No luck for Osterman with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osterman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kane is trying to trip Osterman. He has hold of a leg but Osterman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kane persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Osterman
Kane content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a triangle here but Kane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Osterman
Osterman tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Kane happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterman sneaks back into half guard.
Osterman wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kane works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (8) vs (0) Osterman
Kane 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.#SUB#
Kane has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Osterman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kane yanks on the arm and Osterman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Kane!
Harry Kane 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up with Robertson, looking for a takedown. Lauzon pushes Robertson against the cage but Robertson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Lauzon shoots in.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD#
Robertson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robertson (4) vs (0) Lauzon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lauzon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lauzon is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lauzon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Robertson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robertson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Robertson 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.#T1#
Lauzon is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson controlling the position from side mount.
Robertson working away.
Lauzon is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Robertson is staying tight to Lauzon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Robertson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lauzon for as long as he can get away with.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't.
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Robertson wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy. #T3#
Robertson controlling from side mount.
Robertson tries to advance to mount but Lauzon denies him.
Lauzon is not content to let Robertson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lauzon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Robertson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (6) vs (0) Lauzon
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Lauzon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Robertson continues to stall.#T5#
Lauzon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Robertson's lack of action.
Robertson not doing much here.
More hug and hope from Robertson.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Lauzon is having none of it.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Lauzon won't allow it.
Robertson stalling. #T6#
Lauzon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Lauzon defends it.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lauzon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robertson stalling. #T7#
Robertson'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.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Lauzon defends it.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard.
Lauzon trying to hold on to Robertson's head to control him but Robertson postures up.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Robertson trying to pass the guard but Lauzon defending well.
Robertson not doing much here.
Robertson wants to advance to full mount but Lauzon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lauzon looking to control.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson is pushing down on Lauzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lauzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Robertson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Robertson trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Robertson moves into full mount! Lauzon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (9) vs (0) Lauzon
Robertson wants to control the pace but Lauzon is squirming around nicely.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Robertson tries to control but Lauzon wriggling away. #T10#
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Lauzon is squirming around nicely.
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lauzon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lauzon is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Lauzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson trying to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Lauzon is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Lauzon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (9) vs (2) Lauzon
Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.
Lauzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura here.
Lauzon controlling the action here.
Lauzon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robertson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but Robertson defends it.
Robertson is not content to let Lauzon control the position.#T14#
Lauzon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson controlling the position for now.
Robertson is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robertson trying to get back to full guard but Lauzon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (9) vs (5) Lauzon
Lauzon tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Ameen Robertson 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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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 16 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Williams
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley'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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Riley pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Williams 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: Riley (4) vs (2) Williams
Williams wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but Williams doesn't allow it.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley content just to control the position here. #T4#
Williams can't escape the position.
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Riley controlling from mount.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Williams wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but Williams doesn't allow it.
Williams tries to improve his position but instead Riley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Riley (7) vs (2) Williams
What can Williams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Riley is not going to allow Williams to sit and survive in this position.
Riley biding his time, controlling Williams.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Riley's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (7) vs (4) Williams
Riley is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture. #T8#
Williams trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T9#
Riley trying to control the position here.
Riley'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.
Williams trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T10#
Williams wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Williams passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Williams is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (9) vs (4) Williams
Riley stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (12) vs (4) Williams#T12#
Williams tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Williams wants to control but Riley postures up.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Riley working away.#T14#
Williams is letting Riley control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Billy Riley 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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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 16 wins and 8 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek has Norman up against the cage in a clinch.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norman is pressed up against the cage. Leeuwenhoek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norman down to the mat. Norman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Leeuwenhoek pushes Norman up against the cage in a clinch.
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leeuwenhoek is defending well.
Norman is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Norman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Norman manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Norman (4) vs (0) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek is being controlled here.
Leeuwenhoek tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control but can't.
Norman is pressing down on Leeuwenhoek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leeuwenhoek is holding on for now.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman controlling the pace.
Leeuwenhoek wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control from the bottom.
Norman trying to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek defending well.
Leeuwenhoek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Norman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position here.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Norman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek pulls Norman in to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to keep a closed guard but Norman is proving a slippery customer.
Norman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Norman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
Leeuwenhoek pulls Norman in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Norman passes into half guard.
Norman content to control rather than advance.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control here.
#T6#
Leeuwenhoek wants to get back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek manages to get to full guard.
Norman is fighting to break Leeuwenhoek's control of his arms but Leeuwenhoek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Norman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Norman won't allow Leeuwenhoek to sweep him here. #T7#
Leeuwenhoek keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek 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.
Leeuwenhoek wants to improve his position but instead Norman has moved into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get to full guard but Norman has control of the leg. #T8#
Leeuwenhoek gets back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB2#
Norman is sitting in close to Leeuwenhoek's body. Leeuwenhoek has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Norman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Norman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Leeuwenhoek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jasper Leeuwenhoek! |
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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 2 wins and 4 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Matsuda pushes Njagi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Njagi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Matsuda (0) vs (4) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsuda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsuda struggling a bit here.
Matsuda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsuda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Njagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsuda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Njagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Njagi trying to control the position but Matsuda is working away.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuda, who protects the arm well.
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsuda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsuda (0) vs (6) Njagi
Matsuda tries to hold on but Njagi pushes him away. #SUB2#
Njagi working for a submission but Matsuda is keeping him at bay.
Matsuda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsuda is squirming around, avoiding Njagi's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Matsuda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Njagi.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Njagi prevents Matsuda from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Matsuda is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi can't control as he wanted to and Matsuda manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura here.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuda trying to control but Njagi postures up.
#T3#
Njagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (0) vs (9) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matsuda is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (9) Njagi
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Njagi keeps moving.
Matsuda won't allow Njagi to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Njagi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matsuda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (9) Njagi#SUB#
Matsuda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Njagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matsuda but great work by Njagi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (5) vs (13) Njagi
Matsuda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Njagi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (9) vs (13) Njagi
Njagi wants to control his opponent's hands but Matsuda gets his hands free. #SUB#
Matsuda looking to break Njagi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Njagi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Matsuda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Matsuda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Njagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matsuda's guard. Nice work there by Njagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (9) vs (15) Njagi#SUB#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Njagi defends it easily.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Matsuda is keeping the position.#T5#
Njagi passes into half guard.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Njagi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Njagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsuda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Matsuda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Matsuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Njagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Njagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matsuda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (11) vs (15) Njagi
Matsuda passes Njagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura but Njagi is defending well.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Njagi tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Njagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #T8##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for subs from the bottom but Matsuda mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (14) vs (15) Njagi
Njagi is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Njagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Njagi is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Matsuda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Matsuda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Matsuda wants to control the pace but Njagi is squirming around nicely.
Njagi tries to hold on but Matsuda pushes him away. #SUB#
Matsuda working for a guillotine from mount but Njagi is in no mood to give up.
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
Matsuda trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Matsuda wants to finish this one by submission but Njagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matsuda.
Njagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Matsuda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsuda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Njagi's thigh. Njagi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi has an active guard here but Matsuda has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Njagi looks winded!
Matsuda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Njagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (17) vs (15) Njagi
Matsuda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsuda wants to control but Njagi is keeping him busy.
Njagi is pressing down on Matsuda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Njagi working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Njagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsuda slips nicely into half guard.
Matsuda works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (20) vs (15) Njagi
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsuda prevents Njagi from improving his position.#T13#
Njagi trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Njagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Njagi tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but Njagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Matsuda pushes his legs off easily.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Njagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Matsuda rolls with it to try and escape but Njagi cranks on the arm and Matsuda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
Abasi Njagi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Solomon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kiely did well to prevent Solomon getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiely (0) vs (2) Solomon
We've been hearing good reports from Kiely'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.
Kiely gets full guard.
Solomon slips nicely into half guard.
Kiely trying to control here.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.
Solomon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (0) vs (5) Solomon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely is letting Solomon control him for a moment.
Kiely wants to control but Solomon postures up.#T1#
Kiely prevents Solomon from moving into mount.
Solomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiely keeps working.
Solomon just content to control the position.
Kiely manages to get back to half guard.
Solomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiely does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solomon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (0) vs (8) Solomon
Kiely tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kiely sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kiely works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (8) Solomon
Kiely pushes down on Solomon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Solomon won't allow it.
Solomon tries to roll over but Kiely keeps him under control.
Solomon won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Solomon is doing well to control the position and prevent Kiely from advancing to side control.
Kiely looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Solomon won't allow it. #T3#
Kiely trying to control the action but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Kiely is thwarting Solomon's attempts to control the position.
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Solomon wants to improve his position but Kiely is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kiely is looking for a kimura here.
Kiely moves into full mount! Solomon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (5) vs (8) Solomon#T4#
Solomon has given up his back. Will we see Kiely going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (8) vs (8) Solomon
Kiely controlling well, preventing Solomon from escaping the position.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kiely has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Solomon has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kiely is looking to control Solomon but Solomon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Solomon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solomon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kiely off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Kiely tightening his grip on Solomon, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kiely looking for the choke but no joy. #T5#
Solomon turns into Kiely and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (8) vs (10) Solomon
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
Solomon trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom.
Kiely keeping full guard, as Solomon tries to pass.
Solomon preventing the sweep. #T6#
Kiely controls Solomon momentarily but Solomon frees himself.
Kiely 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.
Solomon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Solomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiely working a defensive guard here.
Solomon won't allow Kiely to sweep him here. #T7#
Kiely trying to control the position.
Kiely is really struggling to control Solomon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Solomon passes Kiely's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Solomon tries to pass to full mount but Kiely defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiely knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Kiely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solomon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solomon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (12) vs (10) Solomon
Kiely is not going to allow Solomon to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Solomon right now.
Solomon just trying to survive but Kiely is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Kiely is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Solomon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Solomon for a finish.
Kiely wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy.#SUB#
Kiely working for a choke but Solomon is defending well.
Kiely has the hooks in. Solomon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9##SUB#
Solomon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kiely's arms.
Solomon trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kiely is cranking Solomon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Solomon! He's tightened the choke and Solomon is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedser Kiely!
Our winner, Nedser Kiely, 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 10 wins and 5 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pervitin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Pervitin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Pervitin
Pervitin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pervitin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pervitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pervitin defends it easily.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Pervitin pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pervitin defends well.
Brown 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.#T1##SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pervitin content to stall in guard here.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pervitin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Pervitin
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pervitin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pervitin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Pervitin moves into full guard.
#T2#
Pervitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pervitin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Pervitin working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pervitin's guard.
Pervitin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pervitin trying to control but Brown postures up.
#T3#
Pervitin tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Pervitin is defending the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pervitin is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pervitin is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Pervitin#T4#
Pervitin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pervitin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Pervitin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pervitin working to try and regain half guard.
Brown takes Pervitin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pervitin is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (2) Pervitin#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Pervitin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown's guard. Nice work there by Pervitin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Pervitin#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Pervitin defends easily.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Pervitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pervitin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pervitin 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.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Pervitin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin is stalling in the full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Pervitin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pervitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pervitin tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #T6#
Pervitin prevents Brown from improving his position.
Pervitin trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Pervitin is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pervitin looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (4) Pervitin
Pervitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Pervitin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pervitin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pervitin looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#T7#
Brown passes Pervitin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervitin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Pervitin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Pervitin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (4) Pervitin#T8#
Pervitin wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.#SUB#
Brown is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hoodoo Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoodoo Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 18 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farquharson.#TD#
Farquharson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (0) Taylor
Taylor wants to control but Farquharson postures up.#SUB#
Farquharson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.
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.
Farquharson just content to control the position.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Farquharson controls the position.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farquharson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
#T2#
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Farquharson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson controlling the pace. #T3#
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Farquharson is taking a breather. Taylor 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.
Farquharson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (0) Taylor#T4#
Farquharson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Taylor is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Farquharson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (10) vs (0) Taylor
Farquharson keeps control of the position easily here as Taylor tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Farquharson'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.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.#T6##SUB#
Taylor is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Farquharson gets his way!
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Farquharson has the hooks in. Taylor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Taylor's body.
#SUB#
Farquharson working for a choke but Taylor is defending well. #T7#
Taylor is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Farquharson.
Will Farquharson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Farquharson biding his time, controlling Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Taylor is really stuck here.
Farquharson controlling the position well here. Taylor rolled but Farquharson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Farquharson is hanging on to Taylor's back as he tries to escape.
Taylor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farquharson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Farquharson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Farquharson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Taylor.
Further stalling from Farquharson.#T11##SUB#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Taylor is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taylor has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Taylor can't escape the position.
#T12#
Farquharson not allowing Taylor to control his hands.
What can Taylor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Taylor is controlling his hands well.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Taylor tries to break free.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Taylor's body.
#T13##SUB#
Taylor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Farquharson has good solid back control here. #T14#
Taylor breaks Farquharson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (10) vs (2) Taylor
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Hamish Farquharson retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
McCoy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Illir regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Illir
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Illir is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Illir working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCoy has passed into half guard!
Illir wants to get back to full guard but McCoy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Illir
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
Illir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Illir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.
Illir is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Illir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCoy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (5) vs (4) Illir#SUB2#
McCoy is having to fend off submission attempts from Illir, who is looking to sink in the choke. Illir doesn't have the hooks in though and McCoy manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (7) vs (4) Illir#SUB2#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Illir is looking to sweep but instead, McCoy has passed into half guard.
McCoy not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Illir looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McCoy pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (10) vs (4) Illir#T3#
McCoy prevents Illir from getting the reversal.
Illir is trying to reverse the position but instead McCoy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (13) vs (4) Illir
Illir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Illir is looking to improve his position but McCoy isn't that keen on the idea.
McCoy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (16) vs (4) Illir
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir.
You can see the frustration on Illir's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Illir do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
McCoy has the hooks in. Illir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCoy controls the action.
I really don't envy Illir right now.
Good control from McCoy.
McCoy continues to stall.
Illir tries to escape but McCoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Illir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir. #T5#
McCoy controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir.
Illir rolls, trying to escape but McCoy keeps control of the position.
McCoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Illir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Illir keeps trying to improve his position.
Illir looks winded!
McCoy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Illir is really stuck here.
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.
#T7#
McCoy controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir.
McCoy is trying to stick to Illir's back but Illir is turning into McCoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Illir. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (16) vs (6) Illir
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (18) vs (6) Illir#SUB2#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.#T8##SUB2#
Illir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCoy has picked Illir up and slammed him! Illir can't keep hold of the triangle and McCoy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (21) vs (6) Illir
McCoy controls the position.
Illir is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
Illir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Illir has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCoy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCoy! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (24) vs (6) Illir#T9#
Illir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Illir is trying to escape the position but McCoy is controlling the position.
Illir is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
Illir is being controlled here.
Illir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
McCoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Illir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if McCoy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Illir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12#
McCoy preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Illir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Illir. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (27) vs (6) Illir
McCoy takes a little break here. Illir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Illir's shoulder. That is not cool. #T13#
Illir tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy taking a breather here. #SUB#
Illir wants to improve his position, back to half guard but McCoy has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Illir's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Illir is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gillechriosd McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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