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Grappling Hype -8- PBP Commentary |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grubbins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grubbins lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Twist
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Twist keeps moving.
Twist working a defensive guard here.
Grubbins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Twist is trying to maintain the position but Grubbins is very close to passing his half guard.
Grubbins controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Grubbins not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grubbins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Twist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Twist trying to control but Grubbins postures up.
#SUB#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Twist sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grubbins is looking for a kimura here.
Twist is looking to control Grubbins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Twist avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Twist sees it coming and defends easily.
Grubbins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Twist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Grubbins seems to be working for a kimura but Twist defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grubbins is trying to work for a kimura but Twist is defending well.
Twist trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grubbins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Twist keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grubbins is looking for a kimura but Twist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grubbins to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grubbins is working for a submission of some sort.
Twist trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grubbins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Twist defends it well.
Twist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Grubbins controlling from the top position.
Twist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Twist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grubbins trying to control but Twist is working from the bottom.
Grubbins looking to sit in guard and control but Twist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (2) Twist
Twist trying to control but Grubbins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Twist 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! Twist taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spud Grubbins!
An intense looking Spud Grubbins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'.
Smalliver Twist was interviewed post fight and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jits Prof!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prof tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kolan counters with a single leg into guard. Prof didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (0) Prof
Kolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Prof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Prof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prof holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Prof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan wants to pass the guard but Prof is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kolan has gone for a leg lock! Prof slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kolan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (2) Prof
Prof is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.#SUB#
Prof sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kolan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Prof paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kolan - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Otto Kolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Kolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior feints and as Crewe raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crewe (0) vs (2) Junior#SUB#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior trying to control but Crewe is working from the bottom.
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crewe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (2) Junior
Junior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (4) Junior#T1#
Crewe is trying to keep Junior in close.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Junior has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (2) vs (7) Junior#SUB2#
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crewe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crewe can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Crewe tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.
Crewe prevents Junior from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Junior tries for a kimura but Crewe is defending well.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Crewe gets back to half guard.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crewe keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crewe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crewe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Crewe manages to get to full guard.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crewe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior prevents Crewe from improving his position.#T5#
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crewe tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Crewe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Crewe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Crewe is trying to control but Junior manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (2) vs (10) Junior#SUB2#
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Crewe turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (10) Junior
Junior is pulling down on Crewe's head to control his posture.
Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crewe controls the pace.#T7#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Crewe defends easily.
Crewe pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
Crewe wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #T8#
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crewe trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior moves into full guard.
Junior is trying to keep Crewe in close.
Crewe won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #T10#
Crewe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Crewe is pushing down on Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Crewe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Crewe trying to control the pace.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crewe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Crewe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#SUB#
Crewe drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Crewe off! Crewe jumps back into Junior's guard.
Crewe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior trying to control the position.
#T13#
Crewe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crewe being controlled here momentarily.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Crewe trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (12) Junior#SUB2#
Junior has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (12) Junior#T14#
Crewe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junior 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 (6) vs (14) Junior
Crewe controlling the position for now.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crewe has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 14 to 6.
In defeat, Paul Crewe stepped up to the mic, saying 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St. Georges shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aalto sprawls well. Aalto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St. Georges gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aalto drives through and clinches with St. Georges against the cage.
#TD2#
Aalto pulls St. Georges into guard.
#SUB2#
Aalto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aalto is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aalto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (3) vs (0) Aalto
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
St. Georges has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (5) vs (0) Aalto
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Aalto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Aalto is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Aalto is still trying to improve position.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Aalto is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges content just to control the position here. #T3#
Aalto is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Aalto is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Aalto is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
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.
Aalto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
Aalto is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Aalto is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aalto is looking to escape.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Aalto tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
Aalto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St. Georges content just to control the position here. #T6##SUB#
St. Georges looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aalto tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
St. Georges prevents Aalto from getting the reversal.#T7#
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Aalto can't escape the position.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aalto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Aalto can't escape the position.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Aalto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aalto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St. Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aalto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aalto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St. Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Aalto is looking to improve his position.
St. Georges stalling.
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.
Aalto wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Aalto wants to get back to full guard.
St. Georges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aalto! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (8) vs (0) Aalto
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Aalto gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aalto tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aalto tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.#T11#
Aalto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Aalto looking for subs off his back but St. Georges has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.
Aalto tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Aalto tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Aalto tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg. #T12#
St. Georges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aalto tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
St. Georges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aalto! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (11) vs (0) Aalto
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aalto tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
Aalto 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 looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Aalto can't escape the position.
Aalto looks winded!
St. Georges controlling from the full mount. #T14#
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aalto for as long as he can get away with.
Aalto regains half guard.
Aalto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St. Georges works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (14) vs (0) Aalto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
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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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Short stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dredd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Short did well to prevent Dredd getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Short (0) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Short manages to get to full guard.
Short tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Short slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (2) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Short is pushing down on Dredd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dredd is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dredd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Short has picked Dredd up and slammed him! Dredd can't keep hold of the triangle and Short manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (5) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Short pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (8) vs (2) Dredd#T2#
Dredd has given up his back here. Will Short look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Short (11) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd prevents Short from getting a body triangle.
Dredd breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (11) vs (4) Dredd
Short working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dredd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Short dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (13) vs (4) Dredd
Short has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Dredd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Short takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (16) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is trying to reverse the position but instead Short has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Short (19) vs (4) Dredd
Short keeps control of the position as Dredd tries to break free.
#SUB#
Short 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, Dredd has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Dredd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Short.
Dredd is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Dredd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Short keeps control of the position easily here as Dredd tries to buck him off.
Dredd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short not doing much here.
#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Short passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Dredd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Well, if Short is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Dredd is in trouble now - Short has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (22) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd tries to improve his position but Short has taken his back! Short has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dredd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Short pushes Dredd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Short!
Jack Dredd spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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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 1 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (0) Mukunzi
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Mukunzi won't allow Dennison to pass to mount.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB#
Dennison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi trying to control but Dennison postures up.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dennison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Mukunzi trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison is looking to advance position but Mukunzi won't allow it. #SUB#
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dennison is working for a kimura but Mukunzi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Mukunzi is defending well.
Mukunzi tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Mukunzi is looking to control Dennison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mukunzi avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
Dennison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dennison is working for a kimura but Mukunzi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Mukunzi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mukunzi trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mukunzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dennison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mukunzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mukunzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (2) Mukunzi
Mukunzi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mukunzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB#
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mukunzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dennison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dennison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dennison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mukunzi looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mukunzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dennison working for submissions but it's allowed Mukunzi to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi wants to pass to mount but Dennison is defending the position.
Dennison is refusing to be controlled, as Mukunzi sits in half guard.
Dennison manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dennison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukunzi is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB#
Dennison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mukunzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (4) vs (2) Mukunzi
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mukunzi is trying to keep Dennison in close.
#SUB#
Dennison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dennison passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#T8##SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mukunzi defends it well. #SUB#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Mukunzi wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mukunzi defends it well.
Dennison is thwarting Mukunzi's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB#
Dennison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.#SUB#
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Mukunzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mukunzi.#T10##SUB#
Dennison has gone for a leg lock! Mukunzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dennison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (4) vs (4) Mukunzi#SUB#
Dennison looking for a guillotine here but Mukunzi defends easily.
#SUB#
Dennison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mukunzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mukunzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mukunzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
Mukunzi trying to control but Dennison is working from the bottom.
Mukunzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dennison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mukunzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mukunzi has managed to get both his arms back between Dennison's legs - danger averted.#T11##SUB#
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mukunzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dennison 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. #SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dennison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukunzi is aware though and is defending well.
Mukunzi wants to control from the top but Dennison keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Dennison 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (6) vs (4) Mukunzi#SUB#
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi 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.#SUB#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennison stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.#SUB#
Dennison 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.
Mukunzi trying to keep a closed guard but Dennison is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Dennison forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mukunzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Dennison stands and throws Mukunzi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (9) vs (4) Mukunzi
Mukunzi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dennison swings around for an armbar but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dennison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (9) vs (6) Mukunzi#T14#
Mukunzi wants to pass the guard but Dennison is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.#SUB#
Dennison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mukunzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dennison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mukunzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mukunzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi advances to half guard.
Mukunzi trying to control from half guard but Dennison is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennison takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Dennison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronan Darongo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Breaker shoots in for a double leg but Darongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Darongo closes the distance and clinches.
Darongo is trying to pull guard but Breaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darongo jumps guard but Breaker stands there with Darongo around his waist. Darongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Darongo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Breaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darongo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Darongo keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darongo has control of Breaker's left arm, preventing Breaker from doing any damage.
Darongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Breaker preventing the sweep. #T2#
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Darongo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breaker stopping the sweep attempt from Darongo.#T3#
Breaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Darongo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Breaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Breaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darongo's guard.
Darongo keeping hold of Breaker's head, controlling as best he can.
Breaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
It looks like Breaker 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.
Let's hope that Breaker 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.
Darongo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Darongo tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg.
Breaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.#T7#
Darongo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darongo.#T8#
Breaker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Darongo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darongo (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for a guillotine here but Darongo defends easily.
Breaker trying to control the position.
Darongo preventing the sweep. #T9#
Breaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darongo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darongo (2) vs (2) Breaker
Darongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darongo (4) vs (2) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker 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: Darongo (4) vs (4) Breaker
Darongo wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
#T10#
Darongo wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darongo is controlling Breaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Breaker controlling the action here.
Darongo tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.#T11#
Darongo wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy.
Breaker controlling the pace. #T12#
Darongo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Darongo tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg. #T13#
Breaker is controlling the pace.
Breaker tries to pass to full mount but Darongo defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Breaker in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Darongo trying to control but Breaker postures up.
Darongo is trying to get back to full guard.
Darongo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Breaker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Breaker wins on points by 5 to 4.
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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macallan tries to clinch there but Grumblegut circles away.
#TD2#
Grumblegut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grumblegut showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macallan (0) vs (2) Grumblegut#SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut trying to mount his opponent but Macallan defends it. #SUB2#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Grumblegut has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macallan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macallan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
Macallan is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Macallan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Grumblegut seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB2#
Grumblegut seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Macallan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gromli Grumblegut!
A victorious Gromli Grumblegut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Carson Tully! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cortez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tully turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tully (4) vs (0) Cortez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez regains half guard.
Cortez is controlling Tully's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez manages to get to full guard.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Tully tries to pass. #T1#
Cortez has Tully pulled in close to control his posture.
Cortez is continuing to stall.
Tully tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez controlling Tully's posture. #T2#
Tully looking to pass the guard.
Cortez 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: Tully (4) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez is looking to advance position but Tully won't allow it. #T3#
Tully is looking to improve his position.
Cortez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cortez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tully trying to control but Cortez postures up.
#T4#
Well, if Cortez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
More stalling from Cortez.
Let's hope that Cortez 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.
Tully wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
Cortez is thwarting Tully's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Tully is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cortez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tully. Score +3 for passing guard: Tully (4) vs (5) Cortez
Tully seems a little lost for a moment, as Cortez dominates the positioning.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Cortez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cortez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
Tully is looking to reverse the position.
Cortez happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like Cortez 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.
Tully manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tully (6) vs (5) Cortez#T7#
Tully trying to control the pace.
Cortez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tully preventing the sweep.
Tully looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tully (6) vs (7) Cortez
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tully holds on and takes a little breather.
Cortez advances to half guard.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tully is looking to get back to full guard here but Cortez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tully (6) vs (10) Cortez#T8#
Tully tries to improve position but can't.
Tully trying to remain calm as Cortez controls from the top position.
Tully can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cortez tries for a kimura but Tully is defending well.
Cortez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Cortez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tully (6) vs (12) Cortez
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
Tully is trying to escape the mount but Cortez keeps good control and instead manages to take Tully's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tully (6) vs (15) Cortez
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
The adventures of Cortez the control monster continue. Boring.
Tully can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Tully right now.
Tully is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Cortez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tully doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cortez.
Tully tries to break free.
Cortez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tully's body.
#T12##SUB2#
Tully fending off the submission attempt from Cortez.
Tully rolls, trying to escape but Cortez keeps control of the position.
Cortez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Tully is trying to break free.
Cortez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tully.
Cortez has the hooks in. Tully is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tully just trying to survive but Cortez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cortez is riding his opponent, not letting Tully buck him off. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez wins on points by 15 to 6.
After the fight, Don Cortez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 57 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sulvar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sulvar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Melia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Melia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sulvar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Melia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Melia for a finish. #SUB#
Sulvar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Melia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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.
Melia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Melia.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Melia
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Melia forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions off his back.
Melia is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Sulvar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulvar is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Melia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
Melia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (5) Melia
Melia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Sulvar tries to reverse the position but Melia maintains control.#SUB2#
Melia is working for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Sulvar wants to hold on but Melia pushes him away.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melia controlling from the full mount.
Melia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Melia tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Melia fails to move to back control.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is controlling an arm, preventing Melia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Sulvar wants to hold on but Melia pushes him away.
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Melia is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sulvar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Melia trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Melia is proving a slippery customer.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sulvar is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Melia sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sulvar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Melia paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sulvar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tres Sulvar!
Tres Sulvar retains his super heavyweight title!
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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