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Grappling Hype -6- 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Smalliver Twist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Twist goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov has Twist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Twist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twist (0) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Twist dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Twist trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twist is one step ahead there.
Twist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Twist postures up.
Magomedov looking to control but Twist passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Twist is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Twist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Twist is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Twist trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Twist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Twist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Twist's head to control him but Twist postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Twist wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Twist trying to control the pace.
Magomedov gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Twist slips nicely into half guard.
Twist content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Magomedov tries to roll over but Twist keeps him under control.
Twist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Twist from advancing position. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Twist, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Twist is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Twist is controlling well.
#T6#
Twist is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Twist uses his free foot to push down on Magomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedov. Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Twist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Twist wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov wants to control but Twist postures up.#T7#
Magomedov is not content to let Twist control the position. #SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Twist working away.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twist trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB#
Twist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Twist but great work by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (5) vs (6) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Twist's legs. #T9#
Twist tries to improve position but can't.
Twist sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Twist is working away.
Twist trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Twist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Twist is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (9) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Twist is looking to escape.
Twist tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Twist 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: Twist (7) vs (9) Magomedov
Twist wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #T11#
Twist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov has his hands on Twist's head, controlling the position.
Twist is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Twist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Twist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Twist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (7) vs (13) Magomedov#T12##SUB2#
Magomedov looking to break Twist's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Twist remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Twist's chin but Twist turns very nicely into Magomedov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Twist.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (9) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Twist controls the pace.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Twist has moved into half guard.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.#T13#
Twist trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Twist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Twist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
#T14#
Twist trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twist wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Post fight, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stared into the camera and said 'Bratha... I smesh, i smesh, i smesh'.
In defeat, Smalliver Twist stepped up to the mic, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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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 4 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kramer 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: Crewe (0) vs (2) Kramer
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (5) Kramer#SUB2#
Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crewe, who protects the arm well.
Kramer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crewe is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe is trying to control Kramer's posture but Kramer avoids it. #SUB2#
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crewe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crewe can't do much from the bottom here.
Crewe is trying to improve his position.
Crewe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.
Crewe is adopting a defensive guard.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (5) Kramer
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it.
Kramer moves into full guard.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crewe controls the pace.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Crewe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (5) vs (5) Kramer#T4#
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crewe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kramer's legs.
Crewe trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kramer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard.
Crewe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Kramer regains half guard.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Kramer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crewe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crewe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (5) vs (9) Kramer
Crewe is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crewe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kramer keeps control of the position as Crewe tries to break free.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kramer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crewe tries to roll but Kramer sticks to his back.
Well, with Kramer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Crewe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kramer looking to break Crewe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crewe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kramer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Crewe trying to control the action but Kramer just sinks the hooks in.
Kramer wants to control but Crewe manages to buck him off and is now in Kramer's guard! Nice work there by Crewe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (7) vs (9) Kramer#T7#
Kramer keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass.
Kramer working a defensive guard here.
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (7) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe gets full guard.
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (9) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe controlling the pace.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Crewe is controlling the pace.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
Crewe content to control rather than advance.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Kramer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crewe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #T9#
Crewe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kramer! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (12) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Crewe looking to secure an arm triangle but Kramer defends it well.
Kramer 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: Crewe (12) vs (13) Kramer#SUB#
Crewe is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer trying to control but Crewe is working from the bottom. #T10#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe is trying to keep Kramer in close.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (14) vs (13) Kramer
Crewe trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!
Kramer is adopting a defensive guard.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (17) vs (13) Kramer#T11#
Kramer is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Kramer tries to bench press Crewe off him but Crewe keeps the position.
Kramer stops Crewe from passing to mount. #SUB#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crewe works to advance to full mount. Kramer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (19) vs (13) Kramer
Kramer tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.
Crewe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Kramer is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe is trying to take his opponent's back.
Crewe avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Crewe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kramer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kramer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (19) vs (15) Kramer
Crewe controlling the position.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewe is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Crewe controlling the position.
Crewe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (21) vs (15) Kramer
Crewe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (24) vs (15) Kramer
Kramer tries to buck Crewe off but Crewe is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Crewe tries to move to mount but Kramer blocks the move with his legs.
Crewe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kramer keeps working. #SUB#
Crewe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe takes the fight on points by 24 to 15.
Our winner, Paul Crewe, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks goes for a double leg but Grubbins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grubbins continues to drive forward.#TD#
Grubbins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Utsecks#SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Grubbins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Utsecks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Grubbins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spud Grubbins!
An intense looking Spud Grubbins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'. |
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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 2 losses; Salomon Mukunzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mukunzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots for a takedown but Kiryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mukunzi as he avoids it easily.
Mukunzi misses with a takedown attempt - Kiryu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salomon Mukunzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mukunzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi shows good takedown defense.
Mukunzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiryu.
Kiryu tries for a takedown but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiryu stuffs the takedown.
Kiryu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mukunzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiryu somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu fails with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots for a takedown but Kiryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
Kiryu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mukunzi defends well and Kiryu ends up having to push Mukunzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiryu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mukunzi.#T1#
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiryu sprawls well. Kiryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiryu. Kiryu gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiryu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiryu wants it to stay on the feet.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense.
Mukunzi is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Kiryu. No joy for Mukunzi on that attempt.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi shows good takedown defense.
Mukunzi shoots in for a double leg but Kiryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mukunzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiryu.
Mukunzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mukunzi defends it well.
Kiryu dives in and grabs Mukunzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mukunzi pushes down on Kiryu's head and hops out.#T2#
Kiryu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiryu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mukunzi defends well and Kiryu ends up having to push Mukunzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiryu shoots in looking for a takedown but Mukunzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiryu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiryu tries for a takedown but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mukunzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiryu circles away.
Kiryu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiryu sprawls well. Kiryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mukunzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mukunzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiryu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
Mukunzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mukunzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a takedown but Kiryu is quick to defend against it.
Mukunzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiryu tries to avoid it but Mukunzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiryu to the ground. Kiryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mukunzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiryu defends well and Mukunzi ends up having to push Kiryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Mukunzi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiryu wants a takedown but no success here.
Mukunzi is trying to pull guard but Kiryu has him pressed against the cage.
Kiryu is trying to drag Mukunzi to the mat but Mukunzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mukunzi jumps guard but Kiryu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mukunzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mukunzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mukunzi is defending well.
Kiryu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiryu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiryu tries to score a body lock takedown but Mukunzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Mukunzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mukunzi has Kiryu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiryu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mukunzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mukunzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Mukunzi tries to pull guard but Kiryu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiryu is trying to drag Mukunzi to the mat but Mukunzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mukunzi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mukunzi manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Mukunzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mukunzi is looking for a triangle but Kiryu pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiryu on the ground.#SUB2#
Kiryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi is trying to keep Kiryu in close.
#SUB#
Mukunzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mukunzi looking for a guillotine here but Kiryu defends easily.
#T6##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
Kiryu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mukunzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiryu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiryu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mukunzi (4) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Mukunzi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T7#
Kiryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Mukunzi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukunzi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.#SUB2#
Mukunzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Mukunzi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mukunzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Mukunzi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kiryu has his foot on Mukunzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mukunzi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.
Mukunzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu working for a triangle but Mukunzi defends it easily.
Mukunzi trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Mukunzi pushes his legs off easily.
Kiryu keeping full guard, as Mukunzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mukunzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Mukunzi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mukunzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi trying to pass the guard but Kiryu defending well. #SUB#
Mukunzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Mukunzi trying to control from half guard but Kiryu is working away.
Mukunzi slows the pace down in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mukunzi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Mukunzi is looking to advance position but Kiryu won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mukunzi pulls his head out easily.
Mukunzi is looking to take a break and control but Kiryu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi content to control rather than advance. #T14##SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi trying to control the action but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
Mukunzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mukunzi takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Junior to the ground. Hart is now in Junior's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Junior
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Junior
Junior pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Junior
Hart regains half guard.#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Junior is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Junior has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (8) Junior
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hart is looking to escape.
Hart working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Junior content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior tries to control but Hart wriggling away.
Junior forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hart (2) vs (11) Junior
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (11) Junior
Hart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (11) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Junior! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (7) vs (13) Junior#T3##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #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.
#T4#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Junior has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Junior moves into full mount! Hart won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (16) Junior
Hart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Hart has given up his back here. Will Junior look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hart (7) vs (19) Junior
Hart tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the RNC.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Junior controlling the position well here. Hart rolled but Junior kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hart is in bad spot here.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (19) Junior#T6#
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (12) vs (19) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (12) vs (21) Junior
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hart pushes a forearm under Junior's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Junior is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A very excited looking Kevin Hart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
St. Georges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montoya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montoya keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St. Georges being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Montoya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
St. Georges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Montoya's guard. #T2#
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St. Georges passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##T4#
Montoya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Montoya wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Montoya is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
St. Georges controlling the pace.
Montoya keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Montoya is defending the position. #T6#
St. Georges stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T7#
St. Georges is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (8) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Montoya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Montoya defending well.
St. Georges works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (11) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Montoya is squirming around nicely.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
St. Georges's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Montoya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
St. Georges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montoya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St. Georges is controlling the pace.
#T10#
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Montoya for as long as he can get away with.
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Montoya won't allow it. #T11#
St. Georges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St. Georges continues to stall.#T12#
St. Georges working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Montoya's thigh. Montoya counters though and makes it back to full guard.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Montoya is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St. Georges trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
St. Georges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More hug and hope from St. Georges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Christine St. Georges 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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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 2 losses; Kevin Durant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Durant shoots in but Breaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Breaker defends well and Durant ends up having to push Breaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Breaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Durant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant is trying to pull guard but Breaker has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Durant jumps guard.
#SUB#
Durant looking for subs off his back but Breaker has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Durant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg.
Breaker tries to pass to full mount but Durant defends it. #T1#
Durant is trying to maintain the position but Breaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Durant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durant wants to control but Breaker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (3) Breaker
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breaker takes a little break here. Durant wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Durant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Breaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Durant is looking to control Breaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durant avoid being mounted?
Durant preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Durant is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Durant trying to control from the bottom.
Durant is looking to get back to full guard here but Breaker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (6) Breaker
Durant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durant is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Durant is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Durant struggling a bit here.
Breaker advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Durant (0) vs (8) Breaker
Durant is looking to get to half guard.
Breaker controlling the position easily from mount.
Durant regains half guard.#T5#
Breaker controlling the pace.
Durant wants to get back to full guard.
Durant is looking to control Breaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durant avoid being mounted?
Durant tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg.
Durant trying to control here.
Durant wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
#T6#
Durant wants to control the action here but instead Breaker manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (11) Breaker
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breaker avoids the attempt from Durant to control.
Durant is desperately trying to improve his position but Breaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker controlling from mount.
Breaker avoids the attempt from Durant to control.#T7#
Durant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durant is working to get back to half guard.
Breaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Durant regains half guard.
Durant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breaker is working away from the top position though.
Durant tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg.
Durant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breaker is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Breaker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (11) Breaker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (13) Breaker#SUB#
Durant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Durant controls Breaker momentarily but Breaker frees himself.
Breaker won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Durant is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Durant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11##SUB#
Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durant is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Breaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Breaker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Breaker looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Durant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durant working a defensive guard but Breaker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (2) vs (16) Breaker
Breaker happy to just control the position for now.
Durant struggling a bit here.#T13#
Breaker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Durant! Score +2 for reaching mount: Durant (2) vs (18) Breaker
Durant is looking to get to half guard.
Durant regains half guard.
Durant is in trouble now - Breaker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (2) vs (21) Breaker
Durant is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Durant tries to hold on but Breaker postures up.
Durant regains half guard.
Durant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Durant controls Breaker momentarily but Breaker frees himself.
Breaker is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Breaker wins on points by 21 to 2.
As Bone Breaker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Chupa meu pau seus Otários'. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tully looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennison (0) vs (2) Tully#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a triangle but Tully pushes his legs off easily.
Dennison keeping moving, preventing Tully from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dennison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a triangle but Tully pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dennison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tully doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tully manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tully trying to control but Dennison is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Dennison has his foot on Tully's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tully works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dennison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tully is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dennison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dennison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tully defends it easily.
Tully sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennison's guard.
Dennison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennison is refusing to be controlled, as Tully sits in half guard. #T2#
Tully passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (5) Tully
Dennison is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison is working hard here to advance position.
Tully wants to control but Dennison is keeping him busy.
Dennison tries to improve position but can't.
Dennison is not content to let Tully control the position. #T3#
Dennison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tully wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tully trying to control the action but Dennison is working from the bottom.
Dennison is looking to regain half guard here but Tully keeps moving and retains side control.
Tully trying to control the action but Dennison is working from the bottom.
Dennison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Tully looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dennison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dennison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tully is pressing down on Dennison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennison is holding on for now.
Tully is trying to control. Dennison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Dennison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dennison.
Tully trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dennison isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tully stacks Dennison 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 Tully! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (8) Tully
Dennison is not content to let Tully control the position. #SUB2#
Tully tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennison keeps working. #T6#
Dennison is looking for a sweep.
Dennison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tully's best efforts.#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Dennison working for a triangle but Tully defends it easily.
Tully must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a triangle but Tully pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB#
Dennison is looking for a triangle here but Tully uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (11) Tully
Dennison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tully's best efforts.#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
Tully seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tully is trying to control. Dennison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Tully works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (14) Tully#T8#
Tully looking to control but Dennison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dennison regains half guard.
Tully is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Tully is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Dennison tries to get to full guard but Tully has control of the leg.
Dennison won't allow Tully to pass to mount. #T9#
Dennison wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tully trying to control but Dennison is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dennison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tully escapes and throws Dennison's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (17) Tully
Tully trying to control the action but Dennison is working from the bottom. #T10#
Dennison tries to buck Tully off but Tully is having none of it.
Dennison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Tully is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dennison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Tully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennison keeps working.
Dennison won't allow Tully to pass to mount. #SUB#
Tully moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dennison. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (20) Tully
Dennison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tully's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dennison is trying to get back to full guard.
Tully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennison keeps working. #SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Tully wants to pass the guard but Dennison is defending well.
Dennison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tully pushes down on Dennison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tully passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (23) Tully
Dennison is squirming around, avoiding Tully's attempts to control the action.
Tully is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dennison is desperately trying to improve his position but Tully has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Tully trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennison is desperately trying to improve his position but Tully has a good base and remains in mount.
Dennison regains half guard.#SUB#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Tully is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tully seems content to control.#SUB#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Dennison is refusing to be controlled, as Tully sits in half guard.
Tully is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dennison! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (26) Tully
Dennison is desperately trying to improve his position but Tully has a good base and remains in mount.
Tully tries to control but Dennison wriggling away.
Dennison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tully wants to control but Dennison is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tully moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dennison. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (29) Tully
And that's the end of the fight!
Tully wins on points by 29 to 0.
Carson Tully decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Short
Koks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Koks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Short manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Koks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Short's legs.
Short tries to bench press Koks off him but Koks keeps the position.
Koks controls the position.
Short tries to improve position but can't.
Short stops Koks from passing to mount.
Short wants to control but Koks postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Short manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Short
Koks trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (7) vs (2) Short
Koks 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. #T3#
Short trying to control but Koks postures up.
Koks wants to pass the guard but Short is defending well.
Koks controlling the pace.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Koks sits in half guard.
Koks not doing much here.
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (10) vs (2) Short#T4#
Koks trying to control but Short is having none of it.
Short tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koks prevents Short from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Koks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Short has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (4) Short#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koks holds on and takes a little breather.
Short pushes down on Koks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koks gets full guard.
Koks is trying to hold Short in close to prevent damage but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
Short tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koks gets full guard.#T6#
Koks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Short controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Short wants to control from the top but Koks keeps moving.
Koks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Short
Koks 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: Koks (12) vs (6) Short
Koks working a defensive guard here.
Koks pulls Short in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Short controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Short being controlled here momentarily.
Koks being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Short 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.#T8#
Koks 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.
Short stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short won't allow Koks to sweep him here.
Short trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
Short looking to sit in guard and control but Koks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Short
Short is trying to control the position but Koks postures up. #T9##SUB2#
Short working for a triangle but Koks defends it easily.
Short looking to control.
Koks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Koks is pushing down on Short's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short is fighting to maintain full guard but Koks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Short knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Short is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koks's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (14) vs (10) Short#T10#
Koks is trying to break free.
Short is trying to stick to Koks's back but Koks is turning into Short. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Short's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Koks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (16) vs (10) Short#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Short throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koks advances to half guard.
Koks 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. #T11#
Koks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Koks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koks is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it.
Koks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (19) vs (10) Short
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Short can't escape the position.
#T12#
Koks trying to control but Short is having none of it.
Short is controlling an arm, preventing Koks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Koks controlling from the full mount.
Koks tries to control but Short wriggling away. #T13#
Koks controlling his opponent.
Short can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Koks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Short has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (19) vs (12) Short
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Koks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Short's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (21) vs (12) Short
Koks wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving. #T14#
Short is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Short manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (21) vs (14) Short
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Olaf Koks is the new bantamweight champion!
Olaf Koks 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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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 72 wins and 57 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bartasz shoots in for a takedown but Sulvar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartasz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sulvar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lehel Bartasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulvar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartasz.
Tres Sulvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lehel Bartasz.#CL#
Sulvar clinches.
Bartasz wants a takedown but no success here.
Sulvar gets underhooks to prevent Bartasz's takedown attempt.
Bartasz wants a takedown but no success here.
Sulvar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bartasz.
Bartasz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sulvar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sulvar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bartasz is trying to keep an underhook but Sulvar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Bartasz
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Bartasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar trying to control the pace. #T2#
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Bartasz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar is taking a breather. Bartasz 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.
Bartasz is trying to get back to full guard.
Bartasz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Bartasz#T3#
Sulvar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartasz 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, Sulvar has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sulvar staying busy and making it hard for Bartasz to control.
Bartasz has good solid back control here.
Bartasz keeps control of the position as Sulvar tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Sulvar fending off the submission attempt from Bartasz.
Bartasz controlling well, preventing Sulvar from escaping the position.
#T4#
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bartasz is looking for the choke from the back position but Sulvar is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Bartasz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sulvar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sulvar wants to control his opponent's hands but Bartasz gets his hands free.
Sulvar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bartasz is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
#T5##SUB2#
Sulvar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bartasz's arms.
Sulvar breaks Bartasz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Bartasz
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartasz is keeping the position for now.
Bartasz wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar trying to control but Bartasz is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Bartasz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bartasz keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Bartasz 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.#T7#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Bartasz is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar passes Bartasz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sulvar is looking to stall here but Bartasz recovers full guard.
Bartasz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Bartasz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Bartasz working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sulvar.
Bartasz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.#T10#
Bartasz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Bartasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Bartasz keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Bartasz being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Sulvar passes into half guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Bartasz's attempts to control the position.
Bartasz controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Sulvar is looking for submissions but instead, Bartasz has regained full guard.
Bartasz keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bartasz's guard. #T13#
Bartasz tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Bartasz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sulvar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bartasz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Bartasz
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Bartasz wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Bartasz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bartasz tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Bartasz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Bartasz is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tres Sulvar 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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