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Grappling Hype -9- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Crewe takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Crewe successfully pulls guard.
Utsecks tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Crewe controls Utsecks momentarily but Utsecks frees himself.
Utsecks wants to control from the top but Crewe keeps moving.
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.#SUB#
Crewe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Utsecks defends it easily.#T1#
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Utsecks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Utsecks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crewe 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.
Crewe not doing much here.
#T2#
Crewe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Utsecks has eaten all the pies!
Crewe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe wants to control but instead Utsecks manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to pass to mount.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Utsecks defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utsecks is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Crewe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Crewe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Utsecks for as long as he can get away with.
Crewe trying to control the action but Utsecks is working from the bottom.
Utsecks tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
Utsecks is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Utsecks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (8) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks regains half guard.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Utsecks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crewe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (11) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe fails to move to back control. #T6#
Crewe controlling the pace for now.
Utsecks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe avoids the attempt from Utsecks to control.
Utsecks gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Utsecks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Utsecks.#T7#
Utsecks wants to control the position but Crewe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Crewe's head to control him but Crewe postures up.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Crewe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Utsecks is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crewe passes into side control, despite Utsecks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (14) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks is letting Crewe control him for a moment. #T8#
Utsecks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (16) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to hold on but Crewe pushes him away. #SUB#
Crewe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crewe controlling the position easily from mount.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Utsecks is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe trying to control but Utsecks is having none of it.
Utsecks wants to hold on but Crewe pushes him away.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Crewe wants to take Utsecks's back but he can't do it this time.
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Crewe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Utsecks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Utsecks is looking to get to half guard.
Crewe controlling from mount. #SUB#
Crewe is working for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks frees his head quite easily.
Utsecks working to try and regain half guard.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Utsecks 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.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Utsecks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crewe.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Utsecks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crewe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (19) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks prevents Crewe from taking his back.
Utsecks is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Crewe looking for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe tries to control but Utsecks wriggling away.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Paul Crewe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macallan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Macallan
Hart advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (5) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.#SUB#
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hart is trying to get an arm triangle but Macallan is defending well. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan gets back to full guard.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Macallan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart 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 Hart. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hart wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Macallan is in trouble now - Hart has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (8) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Hart is working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macallan is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.
Macallan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Hart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.#SUB#
Hart wants to finish this one by submission but Macallan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hart.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Macallan 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.
Macallan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.
Macallan tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#T6##SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart 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 Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macallan is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Macallan moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Macallan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macallan manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Macallan's guard. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macallan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Macallan's legs - danger averted.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macallan's guard. #T10##SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macallan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB2#
Macallan has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Macallan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hart passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (11) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Macallan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hart. #SUB#
Hart has hold of Macallan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Macallan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macallan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macallan shrugs it off. #T12#
Macallan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart 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.
#SUB2#
Macallan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hart. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
An out of breath Dram Macallan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Kevin Hart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I?'. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Bone Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kiryu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Breaker but Breaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Breaker as Kiryu shoots in.
Kiryu shoots for a double leg takedown but Breaker sprawls well. He's pushed Kiryu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Breaker attempts a counter takedown but Kiryu avoids it well and moves away.
Bone Breaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kiryu.
Breaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiryu.#TD#
Breaker dives in and scores a takedown into Kiryu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Kiryu#SUB2#
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breaker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breaker is aware though and is defending well.
Breaker content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kiryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kiryu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Breaker has passed into half guard!
Breaker slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu with the active half guard here but Breaker passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu prevents Breaker from improving position.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep.
Breaker controlling the position.
Kiryu tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.#T2#
Kiryu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiryu is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kiryu looks to move to half guard but instead Breaker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (7) vs (0) Kiryu
Breaker controlling his opponent.
Kiryu is working to get back to half guard.
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Breaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kiryu is trying desperately to improve position.
Breaker controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiryu is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Breaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kiryu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiryu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (7) vs (2) Kiryu
Kiryu slips nicely into half guard.
Breaker gets back to full guard.
Breaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (9) vs (2) Kiryu#SUB2#
Kiryu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Breaker escapes and throws Kiryu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (12) vs (2) Kiryu#T5#
Kiryu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Breaker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (14) vs (2) Kiryu
Breaker controlling from the full mount.
Kiryu working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kiryu keeps trying to improve his position.
Breaker controlling the pace for now.
Kiryu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Kiryu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Breaker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Breaker! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (17) vs (2) Kiryu
A lull in the action here as Breaker stalls from top position.
Breaker wants to control but Kiryu is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kiryu tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Kiryu looking for a sweep but Breaker has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (19) vs (2) Kiryu
Kiryu is desperately trying to improve his position but Breaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kiryu working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Breaker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiryu is trying to escape the mount.
Kiryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Breaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker is taking a breather. Kiryu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Breaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (22) vs (2) Kiryu
Kiryu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Breaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kiryu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Breaker controlling from mount.
Kiryu is desperately trying to improve his position but Breaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Kiryu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Breaker controlling from the full mount.
Kiryu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Kiryu looks winded!
Kiryu regains half guard.
Breaker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (25) vs (2) Kiryu
Breaker controls the position.
Kiryu tries to improve position but can't.
Breaker controls the position.
Kiryu tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Kiryu trying to remain calm as Breaker controls from the top position.
Kiryu looks to move to half guard but instead Breaker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (27) vs (2) Kiryu#T13#
Kiryu is looking to get to half guard.
Breaker controlling the pace for now.
Kiryu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kiryu with the active half guard here but Breaker passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (30) vs (2) Kiryu
Breaker happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiryu is trying to work for a sweep but Breaker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (32) vs (2) Kiryu
And that's the end of the fight!
Breaker takes the fight on points by 32 to 2.
Post fight, Bone Breaker stared into the camera and said '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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Grippy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grubbins to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Grubbins
Grubbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grippy looking for a triangle here. Grubbins is fighting it but it looks tight! Grippy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Grubbins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nano Grippy!
An out of breath Nano Grippy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Durant. No joy for Norton on that attempt.
Durant dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norton fails to land the takedown.
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Norton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durant quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (0) Durant
Durant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Durant has control of Norton's left arm, preventing Norton from doing any damage.
Norton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durant is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durant is trying to control the position but Norton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant is pulling down on Norton's head. It's preventing any offense from Norton, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Norton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Norton has Durant in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (2) Durant#T1#
Durant stays in close to Norton's body and controls the position.
Durant won't allow Norton to sweep him here. #SUB#
Durant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durant has managed to get both his arms back between Norton's legs - danger averted.
Norton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Norton has an active guard here but Durant has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Norton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Durant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (5) Durant
Norton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durant content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton is looking to get to half guard.
Durant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norton working to try and regain half guard.
Durant controlling the pace for now.
Norton regains half guard.#T3#
Durant trying to control the action but Norton is working from the bottom.
Durant not doing much here.
#SUB#
Norton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durant slows the pace down in half guard.
Durant works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (8) Durant
Norton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durant just content to control the position.
Norton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norton keeps working. #T4#
Durant slows the pace down.
Norton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durant on the ground.
Durant advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Norton (2) vs (10) Durant
Durant moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Norton (2) vs (13) Durant
Norton is in bad spot here.
Well, with Durant on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Norton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Norton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Norton tries to break free.
Durant has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Norton's body.
I really don't envy Norton right now.
#T5#
Durant trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Durant looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Norton taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Durant!
A victorious Kevin Durant 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carson Tully! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
St. Georges closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tully did well to prevent St. Georges getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tully (0) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges content to control rather than advance.
Tully is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
St. Georges passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tully (0) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges controls the position.
St. Georges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
More stalling from St. Georges.
Tully is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
Tully being controlled for a moment.
St. Georges tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tully's legs. #T3#
St. Georges staying calm.#SUB2#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tully has escaped the position, nice work there.
St. Georges advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tully (0) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tully regains half guard.
Tully is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tully manages to get to full guard.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges is pushing down on Tully's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tully is fighting to maintain full guard but St. Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Tully is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Tully won't allow it.
St. Georges is taking a breather. Tully says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tully trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.
Tully tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg. #T7#
St. Georges content to control rather than advance.
Tully trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
Tully has his hands clasped together around St. Georges's back. He's all about the action.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Tully is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Tully keeping hold of St. Georges's head, controlling as best he can.
Tully is looking to control St. Georges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tully avoid being mounted?
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Tully defends it.
Tully regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tully working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St. Georges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St. Georges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St. Georges slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St. Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tully! Score +3 for passing guard: Tully (0) vs (10) St. Georges
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Tully keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Tully to control.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Tully tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tully tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tully is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling from mount. #T12#
Tully is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Tully wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Tully is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
St. Georges looking to control but Tully is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Tully tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.#T14#
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Tully is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Tully tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges looking to control but Tully is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tully tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Christine St. Georges thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darongo's waist but Darongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biden off to one side.
Darongo wants to counter the offense by Biden and move into the clinch position.
Biden goes for a double leg but Darongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darongo continues to drive forward.
Darongo is trying to pull guard but Biden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Darongo pulls guard.
Darongo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Biden from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biden is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Biden looking to sit in guard and control but Darongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (0) vs (2) Darongo
Darongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biden seems keen to control Darongo's posture.#T2##SUB#
Biden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darongo stacks Biden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Darongo! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (0) vs (5) Darongo
Biden seems a little lost for a moment, as Darongo dominates the positioning.
Biden is trying to control Darongo's posture but Darongo avoids it.
Biden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (5) Darongo#T3#
Biden wants to pass the guard but Darongo is defending well.
Biden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (5) Darongo
Biden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darongo is looking to escape.
Biden works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Biden (8) vs (5) Darongo
Darongo tries to break free.
#SUB#
Biden is persistently looking for the submission but Darongo is defending it well.
#T4#
Biden tries to get the hooks in deep but Darongo pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Darongo right now.
Darongo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Biden trying to control the action but Darongo is working from the bottom.
Biden trying to pass the guard but Darongo defending well. #T5##SUB#
Biden is working for a kimura here but Darongo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Biden's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (8) vs (7) Darongo
Biden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darongo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (10) vs (7) Darongo
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Darongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Darongo 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: Biden (10) vs (9) Darongo
Biden tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.
Darongo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biden wants to get back to full guard but Darongo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (10) vs (12) Darongo#T7#
Darongo prevents Biden from getting the reversal.
Biden wants to hold on but Darongo pushes him away.#T8#
Biden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biden is trying to escape the mount.
Darongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.#T9#
Darongo controlling from mount.
Biden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Darongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biden is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Darongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Darongo 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.
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo controlling the position easily from mount.
Biden tries to hold on but Darongo postures up.#T11#
Biden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darongo controlling the pace for now.
Biden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biden tries to hold on but Darongo pushes him away.
Darongo controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Biden is working to get back to half guard.
Darongo controlling his opponent.
Biden is looking to improve his position but Darongo isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Biden working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Darongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biden can't escape the position.
Darongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biden tries to hold on but Darongo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darongo wins on points by 12 to 10.
A relieved looking Ronan Darongo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; D.C. Benny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kolan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benny.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolan is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Kolan circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.C. Benny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolan is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Kolan circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kolan tries to avoid it but Benny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kolan to the ground. Kolan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benny defends it well.
Benny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolan sprawls well. Kolan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny shoots in but Kolan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan leaves Benny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benny fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Benny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benny somewhat.
Kolan with the counter takedown but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kolan stuffs the takedown attempt from Benny. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolan with the counter takedown but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benny.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kolan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benny (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan trying to pass the guard but Benny defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is trying to work for a kimura but Benny is defending well.
Kolan is looking to take a break and control but Benny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Benny gets full guard.#SUB#
Benny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolan stands and throws Benny's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (5) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan is working to tighten his grip on Benny's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Benny has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kolan is really squeezing tight and eventually Benny passes out! Kolan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Otto Kolan!
After winning the bout, Otto Kolan 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short rushes Grumblegut and presses him up against the cage.
Grumblegut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Short gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Grumblegut is fighting off a takedown attempt but Short is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grumblegut to the mat. Grumblegut regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (0) vs (2) Short#SUB#
Grumblegut is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Short has his hands clasped together but Grumblegut extends and breaks Short's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grumblegut.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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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 74 wins and 57 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Sulvar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cortez quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Cortez
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.
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Cortez keeping hold of Sulvar's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Cortez regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving. #SUB#
Sulvar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up. #T1#
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar wants to control the position but Cortez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cortez controlling the pace.
Sulvar controlling the position well.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Cortez is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Sulvar is controlling Cortez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sulvar is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Cortez prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
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 content to control rather than advance.
Cortez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Cortez#T3#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Sulvar but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Cortez
Cortez controlling from mount.
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Cortez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
Sulvar holds on to Cortez around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Cortez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Cortez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cortez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sulvar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (2) vs (10) Cortez
Cortez gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Cortez is riding his opponent, not letting Sulvar buck him off.
Cortez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Cortez won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sulvar just trying to survive but Cortez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Cortez breaks the grip.
Cortez controls the position.#SUB2#
Sulvar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Sulvar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sulvar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cortez.
#T6#
Cortez not allowing Sulvar to control his hands.
Sulvar needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sulvar tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cortez looking for the RNC.
Sulvar trying to control but not successfully.
Sulvar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cortez.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Cortez won't let him. #T7#
Good control 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.
Sulvar trying to control but not successfully.
Cortez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Cortez manages to sink in the hooks.
Cortez trying to control.
Cortez is not going to allow Sulvar to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Cortez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
Cortez tries to keep control of the position but Sulvar is staying busy.
Cortez keeps control of the position easily here as Sulvar tries to buck him off.
Sulvar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cortez controls the position.#SUB2#
Cortez looking for the choke but no joy.
Sulvar's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Cortez's hands.#T9#
Cortez wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Cortez controlling from the back.
Cortez is not going to allow Sulvar to sit and survive in this position.
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Sulvar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to defend against the choke here but Cortez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cortez Tightens the hold and Sulvar taps out furiously! Cortez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Cortez!
Don Cortez is the new super heavyweight champion!
Don Cortez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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