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753 MM PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Test LS! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Serra!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
LS swats away the attempt to clinch by Serra.#CL#
LS clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Serra is fighting off a takedown attempt but LS is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Serra to the mat. Serra regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (0) Serra#SUB2#
Serra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LS passes into half guard.
LS slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but LS manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: LS (5) vs (0) Serra#T1#
Serra is in all sorts of trouble here.
LS controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra is looking to get to half guard.
LS controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
LS wants to control the pace but Serra is squirming around nicely.
LS takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Serra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LS avoids the attempt from Serra to control.#T3#
Serra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Serra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Serra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LS pulls his head out easily.
Serra is looking for a sweep. LS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
LS is trying to control. Serra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
LS trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Serra looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Serra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if LS 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.
#T5##SUB2#
Serra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LS trying to control the action but Serra is working from the bottom.
LS keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
LS is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Serra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB2#
LS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serra looking to control.
LS sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serra's guard.
LS will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LS passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serra! Score +3 for passing guard: LS (8) vs (0) Serra
LS trying to control but Serra is having none of it. #T7#
Serra wants to hold on but LS pushes him away.
Serra sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Serra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LS working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Serra's thigh. Serra counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Serra looking to control but LS passes into half guard.
Serra is staying active underneath LS, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Serra trying to hold on to LS's head to control him but LS postures up.
LS tries to pass to full mount but Serra defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serra is doing well to control the position and prevent LS from advancing to side control.
LS is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
LS is working for a kimura but Serra is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10##SUB2#
Serra looking for submissions off his back.
LS trying to control from half guard but Serra is working away. #T11#
Serra trying to control from the bottom.
LS slows the pace down in half guard.
Serra is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Serra looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Serra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LS pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB2#
Serra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LS pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
LS is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Serra defends it well.
LS perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
LS is trying to control. Serra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB2#
Serra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LS looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
LS continues to stall.#T14#
Serra won't allow LS to pass to mount.
LS with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Serra looking for a kimura from the bottom but LS passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: LS (11) vs (0) Serra
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LS working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
LS takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Test LS spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 81 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mauricio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (4) Mauricio
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him.
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski instead regains half guard.
Ignatowski won't allow Mauricio to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position. #T1#
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mauricio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mauricio stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Mauricio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio preventing the sweep.
Mauricio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mauricio trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Mauricio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mauricio wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Mauricio 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.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Mauricio wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Mauricio has control of the leg. #T3#
Ignatowski won't allow Mauricio to pass to mount.
Mauricio prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Mauricio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Mauricio sits in half guard.
My spies in KO MMA inform me that Mauricio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Mauricio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mauricio moves into full mount! Ignatowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (7) Mauricio#T4#
Mauricio is looking to take Ignatowski's back but instead Ignatowski gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Mauricio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Mauricio is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ignatowski reverses the position - he's now on top in Mauricio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) Mauricio
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauricio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mauricio wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mauricio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (7) Mauricio#T5#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Mauricio wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Mauricio regains half guard.
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
Mauricio wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
Mauricio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Mauricio tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is thwarting Mauricio's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mauricio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski wants to control but Mauricio is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mauricio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mauricio moves into full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mauricio working for submissions but it's allowed Ignatowski to get to half guard.
#T7#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mauricio keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mauricio trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Mauricio is working away.
Mauricio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
Mauricio tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski wants to control but Mauricio is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Mauricio is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatowski is thwarting Mauricio's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Mauricio moves into full guard.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Mauricio looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauricio, not yet.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Mauricio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (9) Mauricio
Mauricio looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Mauricio's posture.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Mauricio controlling him for the moment.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mauricio won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mauricio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mauricio has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (9) Mauricio
Mauricio looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauricio, not yet. #T11#
Mauricio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (11) Mauricio
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mauricio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (14) Mauricio
Ignatowski stops Mauricio from passing to mount.
Mauricio wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Ignatowski is not content to let Mauricio control the position.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Well,Ignatowski is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mauricio tries to advance position but instead Ignatowski slips a leg back in to half guard.
Mauricio trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Mauricio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mauricio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Mauricio keeps him under control.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Mauricio stalling away here and it's allowed Ignatowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mauricio trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Mauricio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Mauricio trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Mauricio pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mauricio wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well. #T14#
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mauricio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (17) Mauricio
Ignatowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mauricio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (17) Mauricio
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Mauricio from escaping the position.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Mauricio is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to control Mauricio but Mauricio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mauricio's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Mauricio is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio wins on points by 17 to 11.
Lanion Mauricio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Haitian Ginger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Yi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ginger (0) vs (4) Yi
Ginger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yi working away.
Ginger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ginger (4) vs (4) Yi
Yi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ginger.
#SUB#
Ginger tightening his grip on Yi, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Yi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ginger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Yi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Yi trying to control the hands but Ginger breaks the grip.
Ginger is hanging on to Yi's back as he tries to escape.
Ginger tries to get the hooks in deep but Yi pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Yi showing good submission defense here.
Yi tries to escape the position.
Ginger trying to control.
Ginger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Yi showing good submission defense here.
Yi wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ginger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yi for a finish. #SUB#
Ginger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yi trying to control but not successfully.
Ginger struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Ginger controlling from the back.#SUB#
Ginger is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Yi taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ginger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haitian Ginger!
After winning the bout, Haitian Ginger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dew shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Dew
Dew is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Dew won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T1#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dew has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Dew defends it.
Dew is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Dew is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
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.
Kersikov'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.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Dew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dew wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Dew preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Dew has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Dew
Dew tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Dew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Dew wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Dew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dew is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Kersikov trying to control but Dew is having none of it.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Dew to control.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dew tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Dew can't escape the position.
#T8#
Dew tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov prevents Dew from getting the reversal.
Dew is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dew tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Dew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov tries to control but Dew wriggling away.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Dew is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Dew is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dew is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Dew wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Dew is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Dew#T12#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dew staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Dew turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Dew
Dew showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Dew wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov pulls Dew in close to prevent any damage.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dew wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T14#
Kersikov controlling the position.
Dew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dew wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Nykolai Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 85 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Andersson gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Andersson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Andersson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andersson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Andersson 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Andersson.#T2#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Andersson controls the position.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson working away.#T4#
Andersson controlling the position from side mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Andersson.
Andersson wants to control for a moment but Lavicci uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Andersson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5#
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
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.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Andersson 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.#T6#
Andersson looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Andersson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci is trying to keep Andersson in close.
#T8#
Lavicci has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson passes into half guard. #T9#
Andersson stalling.
Andersson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Andersson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci has Andersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavicci'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.#T12#
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Andersson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T13#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Andersson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Andersson
Andersson avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson wants to control but instead Lavicci manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson wins on points by 7 to 0.
Frank Andersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 93 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Steve Fish!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Fish tries to keep at a distance but Fiachna has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Fiachna pulls guard effortlessly.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fish controlling from the top position.
Fiachna is trying to hold Fish in close to prevent damage but Fish has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish is looking to pass Fiachna's guard but actually Fiachna recovers to full guard. #T1#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiachna looking to control.
Fish being controlled here momentarily.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there. #T2#
Fish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fish defends well.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fish is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fish wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Fish postures up.
Fish wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass. #T4#
Fish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiachna controls Fish momentarily but Fish frees himself. #T5##SUB#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
Fiachna managing to control the position. #SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Fish controlling from the top position.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but instead Fish has moved into half guard.
Fiachna won't allow Fish to pass to mount. #T7#
Fish wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna controlling the position well. #SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish stalling. #T8#
Fiachna trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fiachna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna has a hand on Fish's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fish takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Fish
Fiachna can't escape the position.
#T9#
Fish pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna is just holding on here. Fish manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Fish
Fish trying to control momentarily.
Fiachna is really stuck here.
Fish trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Fiachna is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to defend against the choke here but Fish has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fish Tightens the hold and Fiachna taps out furiously! Fish displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Fish!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Fish 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 40 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 36 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Vernon
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon postures up.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Vernon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magomedov wants to control but Vernon postures up.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Vernon takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov trying to control but Vernon postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Vernon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Vernon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Magomedov managing to control the position.
Vernon controlling from the top position. #T6#
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vernon defends it easily.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
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#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Vernon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Vernon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov 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: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Vernon
Magomedov wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy. #T9#
Vernon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon trying to control here.
#T10#
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vernon controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Vernon
Magomedov is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Magomedov looking to control but Vernon passes into half guard.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vernon in particular looking to stall.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Isaac Vernon thanked Pulling Guard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 62 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Trismegistus! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (4) vs (0) Trismegistus
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (6) vs (0) Trismegistus
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trismegistus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Trismegistus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trismegistus holds on for dear life.
Trismegistus gets back to half guard.#T2#
Trismegistus is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the position well.
Trismegistus tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. #T3#
Trismegistus is controlling Scott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trismegistus trying to get back to full guard but Scott takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (9) vs (0) Trismegistus
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Trismegistus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Trismegistus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Trismegistus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Trismegistus tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.#T8#
Trismegistus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott controlling the action here. #T9#
Trismegistus is trying is best to control the position here.
Scott works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (12) vs (0) Trismegistus#T10#
Scott avoids the attempt from Trismegistus to control.
Trismegistus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trismegistus for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Scott continues to stall.
Trismegistus wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Trismegistus manages to control the position for a moment.#T12#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Trismegistus is trying to escape the mount.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Trismegistus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trismegistus keeps trying to improve his position.
Trismegistus 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!
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
Scott stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A victorious Tyron Scott 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 77 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 61 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mondragon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Mondragon is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#T1#
Mondragon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
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.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon controlling the position for now.#T2#
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Mondragon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Mondragon has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov 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.
Mondragon pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov won't allow Mondragon to sweep him here. #T8#
Mondragon is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Mondragon pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Kersikov 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.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T14#
Mondragon trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Mondragon
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mondragon gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 4.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 134 wins and 107 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen shoots in and bounces Cabrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Cabrera
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Petersen trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen pushes down on Cabrera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cabrera is positioning himself well to prevent Petersen advancing to mount.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Cabrera defending well.
Cabrera is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Cabrera defending well. #T6#
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it.
Cabrera controlling the position for now.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Cabrera won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Cabrera is positioning himself well to prevent Petersen advancing to mount.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen'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.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cabrera is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Petersen is trying to control. Cabrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Cabrera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Cabrera
Petersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cabrera is holding Petersen down, trying to stall.
Cabrera is not content to let Petersen control the position. #T11#
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Cabrera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12##SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen is looking to pass Cabrera's guard but actually Cabrera recovers to full guard.
Cabrera is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Cabrera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Cabrera
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Cabrera postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Conald Petersen 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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