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Grappling Hype -4- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grubbins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Grubbins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov has control of Grubbins's left arm, preventing Grubbins from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Grubbins has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grubbins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Magomedov lying in Grubbins's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Grubbins decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Magomedov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spud Grubbins!
As Spud Grubbins got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kramer gets caught napping as Hart dives in and scores a takedown. Kramer manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Kramer
Hart wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Kramer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kramer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kramer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer preventing the sweep.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#T5#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#T7#
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!#T9##SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #T10#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kramer frees his head nicely. Oh but Hart has switched to an armbar! Kramer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A victorious Kevin Hart 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utsecks dives in and grabs Moreno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreno pushes down on Utsecks's head and hops out.#TD2#
Moreno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moreno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Utsecks (0) vs (4) Moreno
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Utsecks prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Utsecks tries to improve position but can't.
Moreno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Utsecks is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Moreno controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks is trying to improve his position.
Moreno 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 Utsecks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moreno working away.
A lull in the action here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno postures up.#T2#
Moreno tries to move to mount but Utsecks blocks the move with his legs.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Utsecks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Utsecks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Utsecks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Utsecks being controlled for a moment.
Moreno advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (0) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno controlling from mount.
Utsecks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Moreno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Utsecks is working to get back to half guard.
Moreno controlling his opponent.
Utsecks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Utsecks is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Moreno 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.#SUB2#
Moreno is working for a kimura but Utsecks is defending it quite comfortably.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T5#
Moreno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.
Moreno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Utsecks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Utsecks actively working from the bottom here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T6#
Moreno wants to pass to mount but Utsecks is defending the position.
Moreno content to control rather than advance.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.
Moreno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Utsecks reverses the position - he's now on top in Moreno's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno is pulling down on Utsecks's head to control his posture.
Utsecks stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (5) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Utsecks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Moreno has one of Utsecks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Moreno struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Utsecks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno gets back to half guard.#T8#
Moreno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno is staying active underneath Utsecks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Utsecks is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#T9#
Utsecks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (8) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Utsecks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (11) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Moreno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Utsecks trying to control but Moreno is having none of it. #T10#
Moreno is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Moreno is just holding on here. Utsecks manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (14) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks has good solid back control here.
Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12##SUB#
Utsecks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moreno is defending well though. Utsecks let's go of the attempt for now.
Moreno can't escape the position.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Utsecks tries to get the hooks in deep but Moreno pushed the leg off.
Utsecks biding his time, looking for the opening.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Utsecks is looking to control Moreno but Moreno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno trying to control the hands but Utsecks breaks the grip. #T14##SUB#
Utsecks looking for the choke from the back.
Utsecks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moreno rolls, trying to escape but Utsecks keeps control of the position.
Moreno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Utsecks's guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (14) vs (8) Moreno
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Utsecks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno 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.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Gabe Utsecks, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Salomon Mukunzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mukunzi darts in looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets double underhooks and turns Mukunzi into the cage.
Mukunzi is working for takedown but Van Asch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mukunzi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Asch after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salomon Mukunzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Mukunzi pulls guard effortlessly.
Mukunzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Asch controls the pace.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Asch is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mukunzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Asch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch won't allow Mukunzi to sweep him here. #T1#
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Van Asch from controlling successfully.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Van Asch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Asch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mukunzi (0) vs (3) Van Asch
Van Asch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mukunzi keeps Van Asch under control for a moment.#T2#
Mukunzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Asch happy to just control the position for now.
Van Asch trying to control the position but Mukunzi is working away.
Van Asch controlling from side mount.
Mukunzi is not content to let Van Asch control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mukunzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Asch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Asch controls the position.
Van Asch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mukunzi keeps working. #T4#
Van Asch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Van Asch has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mukunzi (0) vs (5) Van Asch
Mukunzi wants to control but Van Asch is having none of it.#SUB2#
Van Asch looking to secure an arm triangle but Mukunzi defends it well.
Mukunzi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Van Asch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mukunzi can't escape the position.
Van Asch tries to control but Mukunzi wriggling away. #T6#
Mukunzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Asch controlling his opponent. #T7#
Mukunzi is trying to escape the mount.
Van Asch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Asch prevents Mukunzi from getting the reversal.
Van Asch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mukunzi is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Van Asch looking to control but Mukunzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mukunzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Asch has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Asch content just to control the position here.
Mukunzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Asch content just to control the position here. #T9#
Mukunzi is looking to improve his position but Van Asch isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Asch trying to control but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Mukunzi can't escape the position.
#T10#
Van Asch wants to control the pace but Mukunzi is squirming around nicely.
Van Asch avoids the attempt from Mukunzi to control.
Van Asch prevents Mukunzi from getting the reversal.
Mukunzi wants to hold on but Van Asch pushes him away.
Van Asch looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Mukunzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Asch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mukunzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mukunzi wants to control but Van Asch is having none of it.
Mukunzi is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Van Asch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Asch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Asch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mukunzi is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Van Asch tries to control but Mukunzi wriggling away.
Mukunzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Asch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mukunzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Van Asch controlling his opponent.
Mukunzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Asch controlling from mount.
Mukunzi tries to lock up and control but Van Asch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi is looking to improve his position but Van Asch isn't that keen on the idea.
Mukunzi tries to hold on but Van Asch postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Asch wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Koos Van Asch, 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dredd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dredd.
Dredd prevents Mann from improving his position.#SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura here.
Mann is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dredd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #T2#
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dredd won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann pulls Dredd in to control the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (2) vs (4) Mann
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle here but Mann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (7) Mann
Mann 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.#T4#
Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mann stalls from top position.
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Mann is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dredd with the active half guard here but Mann passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (10) Mann#T6#
Dredd seems a little lost for a moment, as Mann dominates the positioning.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (10) Mann
Mann wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dredd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mann has control of Dredd's left arm, preventing Dredd from doing any damage. #T7##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (4) vs (14) Mann
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Dredd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Mann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Mann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dredd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB#
Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mann escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (17) Mann
Mann controls the position.
Dredd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (4) vs (19) Mann
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd gets full guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dredd is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB#
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mann stacks Dredd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (22) Mann
Mann controlling from side mount.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Mann takes a little break here. Dredd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd is letting Mann control him for a moment.
Dredd manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Mann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dredd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (25) Mann#T13#
Mann controls the position.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (25) Mann#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dredd is working for a submission of some sort.
Mann is controlling Dredd's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd seems to be looking for submissions.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
Mann has his hands on Dredd's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (6) vs (29) Mann
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 29 to 6.
The defeated Jack Dredd had this to say: 'I smell your momma'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kazuma Kiryu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiryu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St. Georges defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiryu.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St. Georges sprawls well. St. Georges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiryu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kiryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St. Georges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiryu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St. Georges somewhat.#TD2#
St. Georges closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kiryu quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiryu (0) vs (2) St. Georges#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily. #T1#
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Kiryu is defending the position. #SUB#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu won't allow St. Georges to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Kiryu is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
St. Georges controlling the pace. #T2#
It looks like St. Georges might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St. Georges trying to control the action but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
St. Georges content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St. Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiryu keeps working.
St. Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kiryu! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (0) vs (5) St. Georges
Kiryu can't escape the position.
St. Georges looking to control but Kiryu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kiryu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kiryu is working hard here to advance position.
Kiryu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St. Georges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St. Georges is continuing to stall.
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St. Georges passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (0) vs (8) St. Georges
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiryu working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Kiryu 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: Kiryu (2) vs (8) St. Georges
St. Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges has control of Kiryu's left arm, preventing Kiryu from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kiryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges pulls Kiryu in close to prevent any damage.
Kiryu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St. Georges is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St. Georges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiryu. #SUB#
Kiryu is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
St. Georges trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kiryu is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiryu trying to mount his opponent but St. Georges defends it.
St. Georges works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kiryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Kiryu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kiryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7##SUB#
Kiryu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St. Georges controls Kiryu momentarily but Kiryu frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St. Georges is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiryu (2) vs (10) St. Georges#SUB#
Kiryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Kiryu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kiryu has his foot on St. Georges's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St. Georges works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kiryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St. Georges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St. Georges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St. Georges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kiryu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
St. Georges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiryu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St. Georges has managed to get both his arms back between Kiryu's legs - danger averted.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiryu is retaining full guard.
St. Georges is pushing down on Kiryu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiryu is fighting to maintain full guard but St. Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiryu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Kiryu keeps moving. #SUB#
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St. Georges passes Kiryu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kiryu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
St. Georges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kiryu! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (2) vs (13) St. Georges
Kiryu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiryu tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St. Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiryu keeps working. #T10#
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
St. Georges uses his free foot to push down on Kiryu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kiryu. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (2) vs (16) St. Georges
Kiryu is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
St. Georges looking to control but Kiryu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Kiryu is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges trying to control but Kiryu is having none of it.
Kiryu tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Kiryu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiryu is looking to escape.
Kiryu is trying desperately to improve position.
St. Georges tries to control but Kiryu wriggling away. #T13#
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiryu is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiryu is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiryu is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Kiryu is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Kiryu is squirming around nicely.
St. Georges might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiryu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiryu is trying desperately to improve position.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiryu is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Christine St. Georges, 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Koks drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Crewe
Koks stands and throws Crewe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe struggling a bit here.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Crewe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crewe is trying to work for a sweep but Koks has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crewe is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Koks wants to finish this one by submission but Crewe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe working to try and regain half guard.
Crewe wants to control but Koks is having none of it.
Koks controlling the pace for now.
Crewe has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koks is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Koks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Koks keeps control of the position as Crewe tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koks looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koks is hanging on to Crewe's back as he tries to escape.
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.
#SUB#
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Koks controls the action.
Koks is not going to allow Crewe to sit and survive in this position.
Koks tries to keep control of the position but Crewe is staying busy.
Crewe is trying to break free.
Koks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Crewe trying to control the hands but Koks won't let him.
Crewe is really stuck here.
#T4#
Koks keeps control of the position easily here as Crewe tries to buck him off.
Koks is hanging on to Crewe's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Crewe is defending it well.
Crewe is in bad spot here.
Crewe breaks Koks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (2) Crewe#T5#
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass.
Crewe passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crewe wants to take a breather but Koks is having none of it.
Koks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Koks is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Koks is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Koks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe is trying to control. Koks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koks keeps working.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Crewe is looking to stall here but Koks recovers full guard. #T7#
Koks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Koks.
Koks trying to control the position.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe is still trying to improve position.
Koks is pulling down on Crewe's head. It's preventing any offense from Crewe, at least for the moment.
Koks trying to keep a closed guard but Crewe is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (10) vs (5) Crewe
Koks tries to bench press Crewe off him but Crewe keeps the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Koks's face as Crewe controls the position.
Koks is looking for a sweep.
Koks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crewe controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10##SUB2#
Crewe seems to be working for a kimura but Koks defends the submission attempt.
Koks trying to control here.
Koks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Koks won't allow it.
Koks has his hands clasped together around Crewe's back. He's all about the action.
Koks wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#T11#
Koks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Koks is keeping the position.
Koks working a defensive guard here.
Crewe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12##SUB2#
Crewe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (14) vs (5) Crewe
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Crewe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koks controls the position.
Koks tries to move to mount but Crewe blocks the move with his legs.
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crewe keeps working. #SUB#
Koks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB#
Crewe wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Koks has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Crewe'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! Crewe is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Koks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olaf Koks!
A victorious Olaf Koks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shawn Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lawrence clinches up with Silvia and pushes him back against the cage.
Silvia looks winded!#TD#
Lawrence manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Silvia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvia being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawrence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawrence tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Silvia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silvia has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Silvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to his closed guard and prevents Silvia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvia being controlled here momentarily.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Silvia tries to pass. #T2#
Lawrence seems keen to control Silvia's posture.
Lawrence has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lawrence.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Silvia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Silvia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Silvia is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Silvia trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence keeping control of the position. #T4#
Lawrence wants to improve his position but Silvia is controlling well.
Silvia wants to advance to full mount but Lawrence doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence controlling Silvia's posture.
Silvia looking to pass the guard.
Silvia wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #T5#
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence is controlling Silvia's posture.#SUB2#
Silvia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silvia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Silvia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence managing to control the position. #T6#
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawrence has control of Silvia's left arm, preventing Silvia from doing any damage.
Lawrence controls Silvia momentarily but Silvia frees himself.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Silvia wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Silvia wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence has control of Silvia's left arm, preventing Silvia from doing any damage.
Silvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in to control the position. #T8#
Silvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Silvia from controlling successfully. #T9#
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Silvia tries to pass.
Lawrence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Silvia being controlled here momentarily.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Silvia tries to pass. #T11#
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence controlling Silvia's posture.
Lawrence continues to hold on tight.#T12##SUB2#
Silvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silvia wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.#T13#
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lawrence has his foot on Silvia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvia works his way back into a safe position though.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence is pulling down on Silvia's head to control his posture. #T14#
Lawrence controls Silvia momentarily but Silvia frees himself.
Lawrence managing to control the position.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silvia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lawrence haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silvia gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silvia wins on points by 1 to 0.
Shawn Silvia gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jay Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'I had COVID'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dobbie 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: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dobbie won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Dobbie looking to pass the guard.
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short keeping full guard, as Dobbie tries to pass. #T1#
Short looking for a sweep. Not yet Short, not yet.
Short pulls Dobbie in close to prevent any damage.
Short looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbie is one step ahead there.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.
Short wants to sweep here but Dobbie controlling him for the moment.
Dobbie stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Dobbie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Short rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dobbie's guard! Nice work there by Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (5) vs (2) Short#T2##SUB#
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dobbie working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dobbie has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.
Short controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short trying to control but Dobbie is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobbie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Dobbie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dobbie has an active guard here but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Short seems content to control.#T4##SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short not doing much here.
Short works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (5) Short
Short looking to control but Dobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Short controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Dobbie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbie wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Short works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (8) Short
Short controlling from mount. #T6#
Dobbie is looking to get to half guard.
Dobbie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Short uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (11) Short
Dobbie gets back to half guard.
Dobbie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dobbie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Short has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well.
#T7#
Dobbie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (14) Short
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dobbie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dobbie looking for a sweep but Short has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (5) vs (16) Short#T8#
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Dobbie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (19) Short
What can Dobbie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dobbie is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Short is looking for the choke from the back position but Dobbie is controlling his hands well.
Short controls the action.
Short has the hooks in. Dobbie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dobbie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount but Short keeps good control and instead manages to take Dobbie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (22) Short
Short biding his time, controlling Dobbie.
Dobbie tries to escape but Short has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dobbie breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (7) vs (22) Short
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short keeping full guard, as Dobbie tries to pass. #T10#
Dobbie wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Dobbie stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (10) vs (22) Short
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dobbie controls the position.
Dobbie works to advance to full mount. Short defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (12) vs (22) Short
Short tries to hold on but Dobbie postures up.
Short prevents Dobbie from taking his back.
Short sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Dobbie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Dobbie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dobbie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Short knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Short is not content to let Dobbie control the position.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Short tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Short defending well. #T12#
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Dobbie controlling the action here.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it.
Short trying to control here.
Dobbie trying to control the pace.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Short defends it. #T13#
Short tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Short wants to control but Dobbie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Short is staying active underneath Dobbie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Short trying to control here.
Dobbie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dobbie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Dobbie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dobbie wants to control but Short is keeping him busy. #T14#
Dobbie is just content to waste time from the top position. Short takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dobbie is looking to pass into half guard but Short pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Short is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (12) vs (24) Short#SUB#
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dobbie working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Dobbie is breathing heavily.
Dobbie can't keep his opponent in guard - Short advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dobbie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Short escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (12) vs (27) Short
And that's the end of the fight!
Short wins on points by 27 to 12.
Ashton Short is the new bantamweight champion! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bone Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Breaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Melia sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Melia drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Melia
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
Breaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breaker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breaker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Melia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Melia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Breaker has picked Melia up and slammed him! Melia can't keep hold of the triangle and Breaker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (2) Melia
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (7) vs (2) Melia
Melia is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Melia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melia is looking to get back to full guard here but Breaker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (10) vs (2) Melia
Melia struggling a bit here.
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Breaker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker 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 Melia's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker controls the position from side control.#T4#
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
Melia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Melia is pressing down on Breaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breaker preventing the sweep.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Melia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Breaker has picked Melia up and slammed him! Melia can't keep hold of the triangle and Breaker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (13) vs (2) Melia
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Melia gets back to half guard.#T5#
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Breaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Breaker has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (16) vs (2) Melia
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working. #T6#
Melia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Breaker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (18) vs (2) Melia
Melia tries to lock up and control but Breaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to lock up and control but Breaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melia is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Melia wants to hold on but Breaker pushes him away.
Breaker controlling his opponent.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to hold on but Breaker postures up.#T8#
Breaker prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia wants to hold on but Breaker pushes him away.
Breaker looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaker prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Melia keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Melia regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia wants to improve his position but instead Breaker has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Melia has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Breaker. Oh but Melia has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Breaker goes limp - he's gone! Melia jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Melia!
An out of breath Robert Melia 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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